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Music Ed Insights

Dr. Steve Shanley and Alan Feirer

Dr. Steve Shanley, Alan Feirer, and national thought leaders explore current issues in music education, with practical application for K-12 music educators.

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10:33

Quick Pro Tips: Why Articulations Matter—More Than...

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/11/11

In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of music instruction: articulations. While this topic is essential for band directors working with woodwinds and brass, the conversation also holds valuable insights for orchestra, choir, and general music teachers. Discover why articulations are as crucial as notes and rhythms, and how understanding “music as a language” can elevate your teaching approach.

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39:33

Music as a Birthright: A Conversation with Leila...

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2024/11/04

Steve and Alan explore the ways any K-12 educator can implement the philosophy of music as a student birthright in their classrooms and schools. They discuss strategies for increasing access and opportunities for student creativity and composition, as well as building relationships with administrators to strengthen music education programs. Guest Leila Ramagopal Pertl shares her insights on empowering students as musical beings and serving the whole child through general music.

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07:36

Quick Pro Tips: Engage Students and Reduce Stress by...

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2024/10/28

In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve share a simple strategy to engage students and reduce stress through effective delegation. Learn how to delegate tasks in three categories: Organize, Teach, and Appreciate. From managing classroom materials to teaching peers and showing gratitude, these strategies empower students while giving you more time to focus on what matters. Tune in for practical tips to make your teaching life easier!

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29:44

Easy Social/Emotional Learning Implementation in your...

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2024/10/21

Alan and Steve sit down with professor Ryan Scherber to explore ways that teachers can integrate social and emotional learning (SEL) into their music classrooms. Scherber provides an overview of key SEL competencies and emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma-informed pedagogy. The discussion covers specific, actionable strategies that music educators can use to foster critical social-emotional skills, from breathing exercises to collaborative composition projects. Scherber also addresses

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07:15

Quick Pro Tips: Reduce Planning Time Stress with the...

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2024/10/14

In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve introduce a simple "pecking order" strategy to help music educators prioritize planning tasks and reduce stress. Learn how to categorize tasks based on urgency—starting with immediate student needs, teammate collaboration, administrative requests, and parent communication. Tune in for a practical method to streamline your planning and stay focused on what matters most!

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24:21

Lessons from a Reflective Teacher: Kelli Pence on...

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/10/07

Recorded in front of a live audience, Alan and Steve sit down with renowned band director Dr. Kelli Pence to learn from her wealth of experience. Kelli reflects on her early teaching days, sharing the mistakes she made and the strategies she's developed over the years to effectively engage students and manage classroom challenges - including dealing with those dreaded "nasty grams" from parents. Kelli also shares invaluable insights from her mentors, like the legendary Mallory Thompson, on the

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06:10

Quick Pro Tips: Using nearby college students and...

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2024/09/30

After Alan and Steve give a short acceptance speech for receiving Education Podcast of the Year, Steve shares some very practical tips and encouragement for lightening your load by providing opportunities for local college students.

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25:11

Inspiring the Next Generation of Music Educators with...

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/09/23

In this episode, recorded live at the Iowa Bandmasters Association convention in May 2024, we sit down with renowned music education thought leader Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to discuss the enduring relevance of band programs, effective role modeling for aspiring teachers, and navigating the challenges of modern student engagement. Dr. Tim shares his wisdom and insights gleaned from decades of experience, offering practical advice and inspiration for music educators at all stages of their careers. The

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07:58

Not Happy With Your Situation? You Have Three Choices.

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/09/16

Alan and Steve discuss your basic options when you are unhappy with an aspect of your job or life. Learn an effective way to take more control of your fate!

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21:37

Finding Success in Low-Income Schools with Tim Gonzalez

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/09/09

Alan and Steve talk to educator Tim Gonzalez about his experiences, successes, and cheat codes teaching in Title I schools.

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04:37

Quick Pro Tips: One Little Thing

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/09/03

Alan and Steve each share one bit of wisdom for tackling the new school year.

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29:34

Anger, Anxiety, and Burnout

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2024/08/26

Alan and Steve talk with educator and counselor Jane Detweiler-Sutliffe, LLPC, about ways to adjust your teaching to minimize the interference caused by student anxiety and/or teacher burnout.

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11:23

Quick Pro Tips: Public Speaking Tips

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/08/19

Guest co-host Dennis Green, longtime radio broadcaster and emcee, joins Steve to give teachers some public speaking tips for the upcoming school year.

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32:24

Dealing with anxiety and relevance by embracing your...

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/08/13

Alan and Steve have a fun and free-ranging conversation with conductor, clinician, speaker, author, adventurer and advocate Milt Allen about priorities, the relevance of music education, and anxiety.Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights

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06:39

Alan and Steve do the Lightning Round

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/08/05

Podcast insider and loyal listener Matt Pries guest hosts to lead Alan and Steve through the lightning round questions that Steve has been putting to every guest for the last three years. Finally, you can learn more about your hosts!

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09:14

Summer Reading Series- Vocal Health for Music Teachers

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2024/07/29

Alan and Steve walk through a blog post from NAfME with four pointers on preserving our voices and coping with overuse.Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/summer-reading-series-vocal-health-for-music-teachers/ Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights

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11:28

Quick Pro Tip: Do Noise-Cancelling Ear Buds Protect...

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2024/07/22

Alan and Steve bring back past guest audiologist (and violist) Alyssa Ottmar to discuss new data on ear buds. Do their new features really protect our hearing? Steve asked this question of Alyssa the last time she was a guest, and now she’s back with a more definitive and detailed answer.Alyssa Ottmar Episode: https://musicedinsights.podbean.com/e/hearing-health-with-alyssa-ottmar/

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22:13

“Are we Doing the Right Thing for Students with...

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/07/15

After Alan and Steve shared and dissected author and classroom management guru Michael Linsin’s blog post “The Big Lie of Childhood Trauma,” they invited him back to the podcast to join the conversation. Linsin says, “Throw out SEL and all of its manifestations. Replace it with better subject-matter teaching, more time on task, higher expectations, weighty responsibility, and the demand for impeccable behavior.” Alan and Steve push to explore the nuances of that point of view.

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10:23

Summer Reading Series – Michael Linsin’s “The Big Lie...

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2024/07/08

Alan and Steve discuss their reaction – and the reaction of the comments section – to the latest blog post from classroom management author and expert Michael Linsin, whose episode remains one of our most popular ever.Michael Linsin episode: https://musicedinsights.podbean.com/e/classroom-management-with-michael-linsin/ Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights

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07:22

Quick Pro Tip: Summer Selected Short Readings with...

Music Ed Insights ·

2024/07/01

In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve introduce a new "summer selected short readings" series. They kick off with insights from James Clear, author of the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. Discover how Clear's ideas on wealth, handling criticism, and measuring your days can help music educators focus on what truly matters. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion!Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights

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