Classroom Management with Michael Linsin

Alan and Steve talk with author and classroom management guru Michael Linsin about best practices in Classroom Management. Check Out These Links: Website Michael Linsin founded Smart Classroom Management in 2009. He has taught every grade level from kindergarten through high school for the past 31 years and is the author of six bestselling books. … Read more

Standards-Based Grading with Wendy Barden

Alan and Steve talk with leading standards-based grading expert Wendy Barden about effective assessment at all levels. Check Out These Links: Resources in the Maximizing Student Performance series Resources published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company Blog Wendy Barden is currently Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education in … Read more

Jazz Education with Bob Washut

Alan and Steve talk with composer and jazz educator Bob Washut about the state of jazz education. If you would like to take a listen behind the scenes of our podcast, check out a raw and unedited version of our conversation with Bob. (Explicit Content Warning) Check Out These Links: Youtube Channel Bob Washut Compositions Jazz … Read more

String Pedagogy Pointers with Grace Law

Alan and Steve talk with Grace Law about String Pedagogy. Check Out These Links: Smart String Teacher -Website Smart String Teacher- Facebook Smart String Teacher- Youtube Smart String Teacher- Instagram Training & Free Masterclass Smart Scales Smart Bow Hold & Left Hand Handouts Grace’s passion is training string teachers for success.  She has dedicated most … Read more