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 … Read more
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!
Alan and Steve talk to educator Tim Gonzalez about his experiences, successes, and cheat codes teaching in Title I schools. Tim Gonzalez Mr. Timothy Gonzalez Graduated from the University of Texas – San Antonio in the Spring of 2014, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. From 2014-2020 Mr. Gonzalez was the sole director at … Read more
Alan and Steve each share one bit of wisdom for tackling the new school year.
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. Links & References: Midwest Conference Presentation Enneagram Type Descriptions Feelings Wheel YouTube Episode 3- Discouragement- Pushing Back the Walls Technique Video #1 – How to Start Middle … Read more
Guest co-host Dennis Green, longtime radio broadcaster and emcee, joins Steve to give teachers some public speaking tips for the upcoming school year.
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. Links & References: Website Facebook Harmony Hideaway Books: Music, Artistry and Education, Teaching Music in a New Age Dr. Milt Allen Dr. Milt Allen has worked with … Read more