This week I answer a listener's question about how I managed my time as a music major in college, and I wax on about my journey with time management through studying and teaching. Join me, and leave me voicemails on Anchor, and share your journ

Life and Teaching with Ben Mekkes

Oct 26th, 2020 37m 39s

Grad school, the metal version of Sweet Home Alabama, naming songs after tacos, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffany

Meet Music Producer Ben Mekkes from Own It Music Studios

Oct 19th, 2020 31m 25s

Ben and I chat about his route to music production and teaching music. Ben's career is super fascinating and multifaceted. Follow him @benmekkes @ownitmusicstudios and me @tiffanymakesmusic and don't forget to leave this podcast a review on App

Miss General Music Ep. 2: Representation in the Music Classroom, Work/Life Balance & More!

Oct 12th, 2020 30m 41s

Bethany Johnson @missgeneralmusic and I talk about our struggles with work/life balance and then we dive into a conversation about the importance of representation in music. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram if you don't already. ---

Miss General Music and Tiffany Makes Music Collide Ep. 1

Oct 5th, 2020 33m 20s

Bethany Johnson and I discuss the throes and woes of playing brass instruments, teaching and learning music during COVID-19, and watching school board meetings til 1 am. Please join us! Follow Bethany and I on Instagram @missgeneralmusic and @t

A Little Too Flutey Ep. 2 with Tristan Morris-Mann

Sep 28th, 2020 36m 11s

Tristan and I spill more tea about college orchestra, wind ensemble, and flute choir. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanymakesmusic/support

A Little Too Flutey Ep. 1 with Tristan Morris-Mann

Sep 21st, 2020 32m 11s

My flute buddy Tristan and I go to town with college orchestra stories and flute performance mishaps as well as a lot of complaining about his ridiculous commute. I hope you enjoy this one 😁--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot

5 Music Teachers Talk About Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sep 14th, 2020 31m 45s

This is my music student teacher cohort series part 2! In this one, we talk about what the heck happened this past spring when Covid-19 shut down business as usual. We also take some time to reflect on the most rewarding moments of teaching bef

Music Student Teachers: Where Are They Now?

Sep 7th, 2020 37m 9s

It's been three years since we walked across the stage at graduation, and since then, we've all gotten jobs teaching music in different districts. In this episode, all five of us reunite to talk student teaching, getting a job, and what teachin

MORE Confessions of a High School Orchestra Director with Kevin Fields

Aug 31st, 2020 33m 46s

This episode is a continuation of last week's episode with my good friend @fieldscommak Kevin Fields. In this episode, we discuss Kevin's thoughts on the COVID-19 school shut down that led us to virtual learning, as well as hisintentions for th

Confessions of a High School Orchestra Director with Kevin Fields

Aug 24th, 2020 35m 1s

Get to know my buddy @fieldscommak as we talk college, teaching band and orchestra, and all sorts of other stuff. Kevin is so hilarious, his interview turned into 2 episodes. Check out part two next week, and don't forget to rate Tiffany Makes

Funny Stories from a Real Life Music Major with Emily and Erin Pollard

Aug 17th, 2020 32m 56s

In this episode, my best friend Erin and I talk with her younger sister Emily about her experience as a rising-sophomore violin performance major, and we swap funny stories about ensembles, sheet music, and professors. Please never drive away w

I Never Thought I'd Be a School Music Teacher with Erin Pollard

Aug 10th, 2020 37m 1s

Two college best friends reflect on their journey so far in friendship and in music education. This episode is filled with funny stories and insightful musings from Erin Pollard, introverted-homeschooled-music-teacher extraordinaire. You are su

So You Want to Be a Music Major

Aug 3rd, 2020 31m 18s

Are you considering majoring in music in university? Going to music school and getting that college music degree? This episode is for you. I give an overview on how to prepare for college, what your coursework will look like, what different mus

My First Year of Teaching

Jul 26th, 2020 36m 43s

In this episode, I chat about my journey to becoming a teacher and what that first year on the job was like. I discuss classroom management plans, the rhythm of lesson planning, and the importance of self-care and rest. Join me as I reflect abo

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