Alan and Steve talk with Jason Max about learning more, growing in understanding, and staying optimistic about your students and the world. Links & References: JASON MAX FERDINAND, Professor – Conductor – Composer – Speaker, is the founding artistic director of The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers: an ensemble of exceptional talents, and is director of choral activities, chair of the music … Read more
This week, we pose questions to our listeners. Write, send a sound clip, and engage in the conversation. We’ll use your responses and ideas for a future episode. How have students been rewired since Covid? What aspect of your job are you doing the most differently since Covid? Would you bring non-Western/classical music into your … Read more
Alan and Steve reflect on the lessons and trends we’ve uncovered in our first ten episodes.
Steve and Alan visit with veteran educator Dina Else about the upsides and downsides of competitive show choir. Links & References: Dina Else is a highly sought after vocal technician/specialist, choral clinician, motivational speaker and adjudicator through the United States. She is a published author and columnist, as well as a highly regarded voice teacher … Read more
Alan and Steve visit with professional musician Jennifer Wharton about mental health issues that confront music students and teachers. Links & References: Jennifer Wharton is a low brass specialist based in New York City. Though getting her start classically, Jen has planted deep roots in jazz and commercial music. She can usually be found honking … Read more
Steve and Alan talk with Alice about how and why students with special needs can be included in music classes and ensembles. Links & References: Alice Hammel, Virginia (USA) Outstanding Music Educator of the Year (2018) and current President Elect of the Virginia Music Educators Association (USA), is a widely known music educator, author, and … Read more
Steve and Alan talk with Annie Savage about practical and easy ways to make a big impact and real connections with our students. Links & References: Annie Savage is an international string clinician and performer of American Roots music. A prize-winning contest fiddler from the age of 8, Annie has performed with artists from Aretha Franklin to Ricky Skaggs … Read more