https://musicedlove.com Looking for practical tips and tricks you can actually use tomorrow? Check out this music education podcast to hear what master educators all across this country are doing today! Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:23:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 29644590 This podcast is designed to advance student-centered music education through the dissemination of techniques, research, and anecdotal advice from the most passionate, innovative, and esteemed music teachers in the country! Angela Ammerman no musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteachingUncovering the Greatness within Music Students of all Ages!aammerm1@utm.eduAngela Ammerman https://musicedlove.com/2024/06/27/doors-windows-accepting-change-in-your-career-with-katie-ohara-labrie/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:58:24 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1421 Read more "Doors & Windows: Accepting Change in Your Career with Katie O’Hara LaBrie"]]> 1408 1421Angela Ammerman Welcome to MusicEdLove! You know that feeling when something has GOT to change, but you don’t know exactly what or how just yet? Then this episode is… Read more "Doors & Windows: Accepting Change in Your Career with Katie O’Hara LaBrie" LaBrie MusicEdLove criticalpedagogyelectrified Katie2022-105.jpeg aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWelcome to MusicEdLove! You know that feeling when something has GOT to change, but you don’t know exactly what or how just yet? Then this episode is… Read more "Doors & Windows: Accepting Change in Your Career with Katie O’Hara LaBrie"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/12/15/on-composing-writing-productivity-with-adrian-gordon/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:21:57 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1411 Read more "On Composing, Writing, & Productivity with Adrian Gordon"]]> 1882 1411Angela Ammerman In this episode of #MusicEdLove, Angela Ammerman chats with composer, educator, conductor: Adrian Gordon! Adrian shares about his process as a composer, his journey, and how he… Read more "On Composing, Writing, & Productivity with Adrian Gordon" adrian-gordon-musicedlove criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noIn this episode of #MusicEdLove, Angela Ammerman chats with composer, educator, conductor: Adrian Gordon! Adrian shares about his process as a composer, his journey, and how he… Read more "On Composing, Writing, & Productivity with Adrian Gordon"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/10/25/how-becoming-is-the-key-to-being-leading-students-to-success-with-chris-munce/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1401 Read more "How BECOMING is the Key to BEING: Leading Students to Success with Chris Munce"]]> 3926 1401Angela Ammerman I cannot wait for you to tune in to this *SPECIAL* collaboration podcast episode with the host of the music education podcast: Choralosophy! This episode delves into… Read more "How BECOMING is the Key to BEING: Leading Students to Success with Chris Munce" chris-munce-on-musicedlove criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noI cannot wait for you to tune in to this *SPECIAL* collaboration podcast episode with the host of the music education podcast: Choralosophy! This episode delves into… Read more "How BECOMING is the Key to BEING: Leading Students to Success with Chris Munce"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/08/15/from-14-medications-to-none-with-lesley-moffat/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:29:33 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1392 Read more "From 14 Medications to None with Lesley Moffat"]]> 973 1392Angela Ammerman This week, Angela interviews author, band director, speaker, and mom: Lesley Moffat! In this episode, Lesley shares how she transitioned from 14 medications to none, how she… Read more "From 14 Medications to None with Lesley Moffat" Lesley Moffat criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThis week, Angela interviews author, band director, speaker, and mom: Lesley Moffat! In this episode, Lesley shares how she transitioned from 14 medications to none, how she… Read more "From 14 Medications to None with Lesley Moffat"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/08/04/finding-joy-after-juilliard-with-dr-merideth-hite-estevez/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:02:35 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1386 1577 1386Angela Ammerman "How am I going to do this for the rest of my life when I don't even like music anymore?" Merideth Hite Estevez Headshot criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"How am I going to do this for the rest of my life when I don't even like music anymore?"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/07/21/recruitment-with-angela-harman-the-zombie-orchestra-takeover/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:06:53 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1381 Read more "Recruitment with Angela Harman & the ZOMBIE Orchestra Takeover!"]]> 1293 1381Angela Ammerman Welcome to the #MusicEdLove Podcast. On this episode, hostess Angela Ammerman welcomes the accomplished music educator, innovator, conductor, and chapter contributor Angela Harman. The excitement is palpable… Read more "Recruitment with Angela Harman & the ZOMBIE Orchestra Takeover!" Angela Harman MusicEdLove criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWelcome to the #MusicEdLove Podcast. On this episode, hostess Angela Ammerman welcomes the accomplished music educator, innovator, conductor, and chapter contributor Angela Harman. The excitement is palpable… Read more "Recruitment with Angela Harman & the ZOMBIE Orchestra Takeover!"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/06/19/finding-your-joy-paying-it-forward-with-jenna-day/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:14:30 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1375 Read more "Finding Your Joy & Paying it Forward with Jenna Day"]]> 1532 1375Angela Ammerman It was so amazing to chat with music ed mama, business owner, philanthropist, ILLUSTRATOR and music advocate: Jenna Day on #MusicEdLove this week!!! In this episode, Jenna… Read more "Finding Your Joy & Paying it Forward with Jenna Day" Jenna Day on MusicEdLove criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noIt was so amazing to chat with music ed mama, business owner, philanthropist, ILLUSTRATOR and music advocate: Jenna Day on #MusicEdLove this week!!! In this episode, Jenna… Read more "Finding Your Joy & Paying it Forward with Jenna Day"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/06/07/were-kind-of-like-your-tattoo-with-ben-pereyra/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:53:30 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1365 Read more "We’re Kind of Like Your Tattoo with Ben Pereyra"]]> 1176 1365Angela Ammerman Non-Traditional uniforms, building a family of musicians, music assessment, and balancing it all with the AMAZING educator, conductor, and violist: Ben Pereyra! Check this one out today… Read more "We’re Kind of Like Your Tattoo with Ben Pereyra" Copy of Copy of Ammerman 5 Minute Tips criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noNon-Traditional uniforms, building a family of musicians, music assessment, and balancing it all with the AMAZING educator, conductor, and violist: Ben Pereyra! Check this one out today… Read more "We’re Kind of Like Your Tattoo with Ben Pereyra"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/05/30/only-as-excited-as-you-are-with-olympic-conductor-maestro-tony-maiello/ Tue, 30 May 2023 15:32:31 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1360 3278 1360Angela Ammerman "I started out in the 'trash band...' but you know what? We have the best job in the world. We get to teach music!” IMG_0762 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"I started out in the 'trash band...' but you know what? We have the best job in the world. We get to teach music!”musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/05/22/5-minute-tips-for-rehearsal-efficiency/ Mon, 22 May 2023 15:22:51 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1354 Read more "5 Minute Tips for Rehearsal Efficiency"]]> 420 1354Angela Ammerman Take 5 minutes today to check out these simple tips for maximizing your rehearsal efficiency! Remember to give us a follow and share with a friend! And… Read more "5 Minute Tips for Rehearsal Efficiency" Ammerman Headshot 2022 Apple criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noTake 5 minutes today to check out these simple tips for maximizing your rehearsal efficiency! Remember to give us a follow and share with a friend! And… Read more "5 Minute Tips for Rehearsal Efficiency"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/05/17/let-the-music-lead-you-with-ashley-cuthbertson/ Wed, 17 May 2023 14:43:59 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1346 Read more "Let the Music Lead You with Ashley Cuthbertson"]]> 2509 1346Angela Ammerman You have GOT to check out this episode with Music Educator and Consultant: Ashley Cuthbertson! And WHEN you love it, don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a… Read more "Let the Music Lead You with Ashley Cuthbertson" Cuthbertson MusicEdLove criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noYou have GOT to check out this episode with Music Educator and Consultant: Ashley Cuthbertson! And WHEN you love it, don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a… Read more "Let the Music Lead You with Ashley Cuthbertson"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2023/02/22/putting-them-first-with-dr-alice-hammel/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:14:58 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1328 Read more "Putting Them First with Dr. Alice Hammel!"]]> 1830 1328Angela Ammerman You. All… I cannot wait for you to hear this latest episode with Dr. Alice Hammel! Alice has been a huge inspiration for me and a role… Read more "Putting Them First with Dr. Alice Hammel!" alice-hammel criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noYou. All… I cannot wait for you to hear this latest episode with Dr. Alice Hammel! Alice has been a huge inspiration for me and a role… Read more "Putting Them First with Dr. Alice Hammel!"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/11/29/creating-a-more-diverse-environment-from-the-very-beginning-with-claire-allen/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:00:08 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1309 1990 1309Angela Ammerman "Just in case anyone was under the illusion that people of color didn't write very much, or that it wasn't very good, it is a complete fallacy." IMG_4715 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"Just in case anyone was under the illusion that people of color didn't write very much, or that it wasn't very good, it is a complete fallacy."musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/09/07/homeschool-music-ed-in-the-burg-with-amy-brill-shirk/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:51:01 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1297 Read more "Homeschool Music Ed in the Burg with Amy Brill Shirk"]]> 2903 1297Angela Ammerman In this episode, we welcome homeschool music teacher, Amy Shirk, onto the podcast! Just a few weeks ago, I shared with you all how wonderful our first… Read more "Homeschool Music Ed in the Burg with Amy Brill Shirk" IMG_3005 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noIn this episode, we welcome homeschool music teacher, Amy Shirk, onto the podcast! Just a few weeks ago, I shared with you all how wonderful our first… Read more "Homeschool Music Ed in the Burg with Amy Brill Shirk"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/07/11/toddlers-music-5-considerations-for-your-toddler-musician/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:06:38 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1285 1202 1285Angela Ammerman “One of the best ways I do this is by using rhythmic speech, so when we are getting ready to brush our teeth, I simply put it into a little chant it doesn't even have to rhyme, But putting your words and instructions and praise into rhythm gives your children this sense of momentum forward momentum with whatever task they're doing, and it also allows them to start to really learn musical patterns and rhythmic patterns that will benefit them for the long haul!” img_2674 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no“One of the best ways I do this is by using rhythmic speech, so when we are getting ready to brush our teeth, I simply put it into a little chant it doesn't even have to rhyme, But putting your words and instructions and praise into rhythm gives your children this sense of momentum forward momentum with whatever task they're doing, and it also allows them to start to really learn musical patterns and rhythmic patterns that will benefit them for the long haul!”musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/06/08/teacher-evaluations-from-dread-to-delight-with-dr-david-allen-ammerman/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:06:59 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1267 3519 1267Angela Ammerman Dr. David Allen Ammerman, delves into pacing, building rapport, differentiation, gamification, repetition, and so much more!  Family - One of the Best criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noDr. David Allen Ammerman, delves into pacing, building rapport, differentiation, gamification, repetition, and so much more! musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/05/21/people-to-make-music-with-how-annie-ray-started-a-strings-program-for-children-with-disabilities/ Sun, 22 May 2022 02:19:12 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1254 1556 1556 1556 1254Angela Ammerman "And so I let him borrow the cello and he started going back and forth, and he started his eyes started welling up with tears they started crying because he thought it was the most beautiful thing you've ever heard." Annie Ray criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"And so I let him borrow the cello and he started going back and forth, and he started his eyes started welling up with tears they started crying because he thought it was the most beautiful thing you've ever heard."musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/04/05/passing-the-baton-empowering-all-students-with-theresa-hoover-and-kathryn-finch/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:37:46 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1237 2310 1237Angela Ammerman "If I could flip it a little bit and empower the kids and you know, intrinsically motivate them ... So the idea of shifting just a little bit of your thinking to you know, giving the kids a little bit more of the ownership of the learning. If we give them autonomy, mastery, and purpose... that's where they are intrinsically motivated and ready to you know take on their learning." unnamed-13 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"If I could flip it a little bit and empower the kids and you know, intrinsically motivate them ... So the idea of shifting just a little bit of your thinking to you know, giving the kids a little bit more of the ownership of the learning. If we give them autonomy, mastery, and purpose... that's where they are intrinsically motivated and ready to you know take on their learning."musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/03/30/did-i-miss-this-class-making-your-money-work-for-you-with-nick-averwater/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:58:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1226 2517 1226Angela Ammerman You spend and the goal really is to have an effective budget is you tell every single dollar what you want it to do for you. Right like if the goal is to pay off debt, then you need to assign that dollar to pay off debt! Nick Averwater criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noYou spend and the goal really is to have an effective budget is you tell every single dollar what you want it to do for you. Right like if the goal is to pay off debt, then you need to assign that dollar to pay off debt!musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2022/01/27/how-the-first-few-years-might-be-everything-with-stringrise-founder-nicole-melrose/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:46:59 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1218 1716 1218Angela Ammerman "she said 'I'm sorry, you have no choice. You're playing violin. You are a violinist you just don't know it yet.' And that moment changed the trajectory of my life." Screen Shot 2022-01-27 at 10.39.05 PM criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"she said 'I'm sorry, you have no choice. You're playing violin. You are a violinist you just don't know it yet.' And that moment changed the trajectory of my life."musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/12/06/theres-only-one-you-with-the-edupreneur-jessica-peresta/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:08:06 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1210 1995 1210Angela Ammerman There's only one you... know that we need your voice in your work. MusicEdLove Guest criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThere's only one you... know that we need your voice in your work.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/11/24/whats-your-journey-with-dr-linda-apple-monson/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:09:44 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1195 Read more "What’s Your Journey? with Dr. Linda Apple Monson"]]> 4177 1195Angela Ammerman In this episode of #MusicEdLove, Dr. Linda Apple Monson shares strategies for memorizing music, overcoming significant obstacles, and recruiting international students. This episode is packed with helpful… Read more "What’s Your Journey? with Dr. Linda Apple Monson" Monson Headshot criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noIn this episode of #MusicEdLove, Dr. Linda Apple Monson shares strategies for memorizing music, overcoming significant obstacles, and recruiting international students. This episode is packed with helpful… Read more "What’s Your Journey? with Dr. Linda Apple Monson"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/10/13/the-middle-schooler-that-never-grew-up-the-infamous-cup-of-doom-with-mark-a-hensler/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1182 2479 1182Angela Ammerman "We had something that I call the cup of doom, where we put all the kids names on the popsicle stick. I would alternate the test one week we would go Alphabetically you know by last name A to Z and then the next, it was random. But the kids they would start chanting 'Cup of Doom! Cup of Doom!', like they couldn't wait to take the playing tests!" Hensler Headshot criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"We had something that I call the cup of doom, where we put all the kids names on the popsicle stick. I would alternate the test one week we would go Alphabetically you know by last name A to Z and then the next, it was random. But the kids they would start chanting 'Cup of Doom! Cup of Doom!', like they couldn't wait to take the playing tests!"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/08/15/toward-something-more-empowering-ells-with-monica-guido/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:24:15 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1177 Read more "Toward Something More: Empowering ELLs with Monica Guido"]]> 2298 1177Angela Ammerman Monica Guido joins us on #MusicEdLove to share her suggestions for raising the bar, engaging ELLs, and stirring up the seating. Monica is also a contributor for… Read more "Toward Something More: Empowering ELLs with Monica Guido" Monica Guido criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noMonica Guido joins us on #MusicEdLove to share her suggestions for raising the bar, engaging ELLs, and stirring up the seating. Monica is also a contributor for… Read more "Toward Something More: Empowering ELLs with Monica Guido"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/05/10/playfulness-and-curiosity-creating-a-safe-place-for-english-language-learners-with-essel-linton/ Tue, 11 May 2021 01:44:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1166 1447 1166Angela Ammerman Using the child’s naturalistic way by bringing out their curiosity and playfulness to create a perfect atmosphere for them to explore, create and learn while being fully engaged and participate is something I strive to provide for my students including the ELLs. Screen Shot 2021-05-10 at 9.48.43 PM criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noUsing the child’s naturalistic way by bringing out their curiosity and playfulness to create a perfect atmosphere for them to explore, create and learn while being fully engaged and participate is something I strive to provide for my students including the ELLs.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/04/09/part-ii-i-chose-the-cart-working-toward-the-unicorn-job-with-annamarie-bollino/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:18:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1160 1959 1160Angela Ammerman I want to see that in your resume I want to see that youth, you know we're a camp counselor, for you know five year olds at a summer camp, I went to see that you taught private lessons I want to see experiences that reflect that in your in your resume. Annamarie Bollino criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noI want to see that in your resume I want to see that youth, you know we're a camp counselor, for you know five year olds at a summer camp, I went to see that you taught private lessons I want to see experiences that reflect that in your in your resume.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/04/06/i-chose-the-cart-working-toward-the-unicorn-job-part-i-with-annamarie-bollino/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:58:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1151 1756 1151Angela Ammerman I want you to take the opportunity to practice your interviews skills, by going on interviews, even if you think that you may not take the job, and you do have that right to to decline, a job if you don't feel like it's the right job for you. Annamarie Bollino criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noI want you to take the opportunity to practice your interviews skills, by going on interviews, even if you think that you may not take the job, and you do have that right to to decline, a job if you don't feel like it's the right job for you.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/04/01/come-from-where-they-are-with-jeanne-crowley/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1141 Read more "Come From Where They Are with Jeanne Crowley"]]> 2148 2148 1141Angela Ammerman From flutist to general music teacher to choir director! We LOVED talking with Jeanne Crowley about her wonderful work with students from all over the world. Jeanne… Read more "Come From Where They Are with Jeanne Crowley" IMG_3130 (1) criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noFrom flutist to general music teacher to choir director! We LOVED talking with Jeanne Crowley about her wonderful work with students from all over the world. Jeanne… Read more "Come From Where They Are with Jeanne Crowley"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/03/30/the-musical-conquistador-with-orchestra-director-ida-capshaw-steadman/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:57:13 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1134 Read more "The Musical Conquistador with Orchestra Director: Ida Capshaw Steadman"]]> 1713 1134Angela Ammerman This week on #MusicEdLove, we welcome the winner of the Conquistador Award from El Paso, Texas, Ida Steadman onto the show! Ida taught orchestra for over 50… Read more "The Musical Conquistador with Orchestra Director: Ida Capshaw Steadman" ida steadman criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThis week on #MusicEdLove, we welcome the winner of the Conquistador Award from El Paso, Texas, Ida Steadman onto the show! Ida taught orchestra for over 50… Read more "The Musical Conquistador with Orchestra Director: Ida Capshaw Steadman"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/02/18/toward-a-more-equitable-future-classism-in-k-12-music-education/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:47:33 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1119 2694 1119Angela Ammerman “Well, we are having this conversation right here and right now because of recent examples of classism. We wanted to have a discussion because most of our practices in music education have small examples of classism whether or not we realize it. But before we get into that, let’s talk about our value-systems.” Inclusion criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no“Well, we are having this conversation right here and right now because of recent examples of classism. We wanted to have a discussion because most of our practices in music education have small examples of classism whether or not we realize it. But before we get into that, let’s talk about our value-systems.”musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2021/01/22/i-sold-my-soul-to-music-with-sgt-jacob-kohut/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:34:25 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1108 2968 1108Angela Ammerman every morning when I woke up and I drove into work. I was like, man. How awesome is this. I'm getting paid to do this. And that's a magical feeling that when you're doing work, but it is fun work. JK criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noevery morning when I woke up and I drove into work. I was like, man. How awesome is this. I'm getting paid to do this. And that's a magical feeling that when you're doing work, but it is fun work.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/12/31/just-ask-making-connections-where-youre-planted-with-dr-blair-williams/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1088 Read more "Just Ask: Making Connections Where You’re Planted with Dr. Blair Williams"]]> 3517 1088Angela Ammerman Welcome to our New Years Eve Special Episode with Dr. Blair Williams! Dr. Williams is Assistant Professor of String Music Education at Texas Tech University and Director/Master… Read more "Just Ask: Making Connections Where You’re Planted with Dr. Blair Williams" Blairviola1 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWelcome to our New Years Eve Special Episode with Dr. Blair Williams! Dr. Williams is Assistant Professor of String Music Education at Texas Tech University and Director/Master… Read more "Just Ask: Making Connections Where You’re Planted with Dr. Blair Williams"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/12/22/8-minutes-can-save-you-hours-of-rehearsal-time-with-the-round-robin-rehearsal/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:49:58 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1077 502 1077Angela Ammerman Far too often, I have spent so much time drilling one section of an orchestra while the rest of the ensemble sits unengaged and bored. With my Round Robin Rehearsal techniques, you will save countless hours of unengaged time. Amms Conducting Stage Full View criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noFar too often, I have spent so much time drilling one section of an orchestra while the rest of the ensemble sits unengaged and bored. With my Round Robin Rehearsal techniques, you will save countless hours of unengaged time.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/11/13/making-my-dreams-tips-for-majoring-in-music-from-current-music-majors/ Sat, 14 Nov 2020 01:23:38 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1059 3766 1059Angela Ammerman They discuss the credit hour myth in music, knowing your worth, the immense power of your studio professor, and provide suggestions as high school students begin the decision-making process of selecting a school of music. IMG_0667 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThey discuss the credit hour myth in music, knowing your worth, the immense power of your studio professor, and provide suggestions as high school students begin the decision-making process of selecting a school of music.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/11/08/music-teacher-parents-its-okay-to-say-no/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 20:54:26 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1036 Read more "Music Teacher Parents: It’s Okay to Say No"]]> 3542 3542 3542 1036Angela Ammerman This week, we meet with some music teachers who are also parents to chat about managing it all. Erin Stavropolous and Kelley McNamee discuss time management, recruitment,… Read more "Music Teacher Parents: It’s Okay to Say No" Screen Shot 2020-11-08 at 3.52.36 PM criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThis week, we meet with some music teachers who are also parents to chat about managing it all. Erin Stavropolous and Kelley McNamee discuss time management, recruitment,… Read more "Music Teacher Parents: It’s Okay to Say No"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/11/01/establishing-a-creative-culture-for-musical-growth-with-keith-hodgson/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 17:36:27 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1026 2768 2768 2768 1026Angela Ammerman I think people think of assessment as testing. But really, Assessment needs to be a culture, you know, it's about developing a culture in your in your class of of constant improvement you know and and just setting goals. Keith Hodgson criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noI think people think of assessment as testing. But really, Assessment needs to be a culture, you know, it's about developing a culture in your in your class of of constant improvement you know and and just setting goals.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/10/29/teaching-orchestra-in-the-time-of-covid-with-charles-laux/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:15:13 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1014 Read more "Teaching Orchestra in the Time of Covid with Charles Laux"]]> 2953 1014Angela Ammerman We are so excited about this episode of #MusicEdLove featuring Dr. Charles Laux! Dr. Charles Laux is the Director of Orchestras at Alpharetta High School where his… Read more "Teaching Orchestra in the Time of Covid with Charles Laux" Charles_Laux_Headshot-05 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWe are so excited about this episode of #MusicEdLove featuring Dr. Charles Laux! Dr. Charles Laux is the Director of Orchestras at Alpharetta High School where his… Read more "Teaching Orchestra in the Time of Covid with Charles Laux"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/10/19/so-your-child-wants-to-major-in-music-8-tips-from-dr-ammerman/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:29:15 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=1000 1752 1000Angela Ammerman You can seriously do ANYTHING with a music degree. Rather than thinking of this degree as limiting, Dr. Ammerman recommends that you see all of the potential and flexibility of a music degree. Businesses across the country are actively seeking music majors as they are found to be disciplined, hard working, excellent thinkers, and creative. IMG_8961 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noYou can seriously do ANYTHING with a music degree. Rather than thinking of this degree as limiting, Dr. Ammerman recommends that you see all of the potential and flexibility of a music degree. Businesses across the country are actively seeking music majors as they are found to be disciplined, hard working, excellent thinkers, and creative.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/10/16/sitting-in-sharp-and-flat-with-dan-healy-and-kim-ankney/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:50:50 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=987 2805 987Angela Ammerman it is the tension between spontaneity and premeditated planning that enables us to be the most creative and responsive to students musical needs. 7b8fd09674ecd558896736fc30622b1a criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noit is the tension between spontaneity and premeditated planning that enables us to be the most creative and responsive to students musical needs.musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/09/18/where-is-your-blue-ocean-with-john-kilkenny/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:13:38 +0000 http://musicedlove.com/?p=980 Read more "Where is Your Blue Ocean? with John Kilkenny"]]> 3125 980Angela Ammerman This week, we welcome John Kilkenny onto #MusicEdLove. John Kilkenny is a leading performer, educator and artistic leader who is successfully forging a 21st-century career in the… Read more "Where is Your Blue Ocean? with John Kilkenny" John Kilkenny criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThis week, we welcome John Kilkenny onto #MusicEdLove. John Kilkenny is a leading performer, educator and artistic leader who is successfully forging a 21st-century career in the… Read more "Where is Your Blue Ocean? with John Kilkenny"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/04/15/8-hacks-for-virtual-teaching-breakthroughs/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:32:13 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=971 Read more "8 Hacks for Virtual Teaching Breakthroughs!"]]> 1651 971Angela Ammerman In this episode, I go over 8 SUPER EASY Hacks for drastically improving your virtually teaching! Like so many things in teaching, sometimes the simplest things can… Read more "8 Hacks for Virtual Teaching Breakthroughs!" Screen Shot 2020-04-01 at 10.57.36 AM criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noIn this episode, I go over 8 SUPER EASY Hacks for drastically improving your virtually teaching! Like so many things in teaching, sometimes the simplest things can… Read more "8 Hacks for Virtual Teaching Breakthroughs!"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/03/14/teaching-music-in-an-online-world-with-john-mlynczak/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 20:30:25 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=964 2508 964Angela Ammerman "Now that our entire structure for learning has completely and suddenly changed, we need to start thinking about what we CAN create online for students instead of what we can RECREATE online of what we already do."  John MM criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no"Now that our entire structure for learning has completely and suddenly changed, we need to start thinking about what we CAN create online for students instead of what we can RECREATE online of what we already do." musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/02/23/the-jazz-cat-on-improvisation/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 23:16:59 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=953 Read more "The Jazz Cat on Improvisation"]]> 2795 953Angela Ammerman Today it is our extreme pleasure to welcome Director of Music Education and Associate Professor  at George Mason University: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Ciorba. In this episode, we… Read more "The Jazz Cat on Improvisation" Untitled-design-16 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noToday it is our extreme pleasure to welcome Director of Music Education and Associate Professor  at George Mason University: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Ciorba. In this episode, we… Read more "The Jazz Cat on Improvisation"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/02/12/stronger-than-your-strongest-excuse-with-jordan-davidson/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:27:52 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=950 Read more "Stronger than Your Strongest Excuse with Jordan Davidson"]]> 1524 950Angela Ammerman This week we interview Dr. Jordan Davidson from the Rappahannock Choral Society and Brooke Point High School. Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to subscribe and leave… Read more "Stronger than Your Strongest Excuse with Jordan Davidson" Jordan Davidson criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThis week we interview Dr. Jordan Davidson from the Rappahannock Choral Society and Brooke Point High School. Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to subscribe and leave… Read more "Stronger than Your Strongest Excuse with Jordan Davidson"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/01/13/7-tips-for-a-superior-assessment-season/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:48:52 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=943 Read more "7 Tips for a SUPERIOR Assessment Season"]]> 1315 943Angela Ammerman Welcome to EPISODE 30 of #MusicEdLove! This episode is coming out via special request for those of you preparing for Assessment! Here are our 7 tips for… Read more "7 Tips for a SUPERIOR Assessment Season" Amms Conducting Stage Full View criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWelcome to EPISODE 30 of #MusicEdLove! This episode is coming out via special request for those of you preparing for Assessment! Here are our 7 tips for… Read more "7 Tips for a SUPERIOR Assessment Season"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2020/01/06/batman-baby-shark-and-binder-clips-with-anne-marie-patterson/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:26:10 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=932 Read more "Batman, Baby Shark, and Binder Clips with Anne Marie Patterson"]]> 1552 932Angela Ammerman What a pleasure it was to have Anne Marie Patterson on the #MusicEdLove Observation Series! Anne Marie Patterson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Washington… Read more "Batman, Baby Shark, and Binder Clips with Anne Marie Patterson" images criticalpedagogyelectrified 80695092_2927408710616125_2428338740670758912_n IMG_8441 aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWhat a pleasure it was to have Anne Marie Patterson on the #MusicEdLove Observation Series! Anne Marie Patterson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Washington… Read more "Batman, Baby Shark, and Binder Clips with Anne Marie Patterson"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2019/12/12/goin-to-nashville-with-veronica-jackson/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:47:48 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=926 Read more "Goin to Nashville with Veronica Jackson"]]> 1377 926Angela Ammerman We kick off our Observation Series with veteran music educator: Veronica Jackson! We hope you enjoy this look into one of her 7th grade orchestra classes as… Read more "Goin to Nashville with Veronica Jackson" Veronica Jackson criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWe kick off our Observation Series with veteran music educator: Veronica Jackson! We hope you enjoy this look into one of her 7th grade orchestra classes as… Read more "Goin to Nashville with Veronica Jackson"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2019/11/20/get-out-and-observe-real-teachers/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:47:24 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=921 Read more "Get Out and Observe REAL Teachers!"]]> 708 921Angela Ammerman This episode is a reminder to everyone to do what you can to get out and observe REAL teachers with “Normal” students! It is the introductory episode… Read more "Get Out and Observe REAL Teachers!" MusicEdLove2 criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noThis episode is a reminder to everyone to do what you can to get out and observe REAL teachers with “Normal” students! It is the introductory episode… Read more "Get Out and Observe REAL Teachers!"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2019/09/23/music-teachers-needed-with-dr-annalisa-chang/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:43:23 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=904 Read more "Music Teachers Needed! with Dr. Annalisa Chang"]]> 2974 904Angela Ammerman “If you see a student in your classroom who is willing to take on a leadership position, knows how to delegate, knows how to be in front… Read more "Music Teachers Needed! with Dr. Annalisa Chang" MusicEdLove2 criticalpedagogyelectrified image0 aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)no“If you see a student in your classroom who is willing to take on a leadership position, knows how to delegate, knows how to be in front… Read more "Music Teachers Needed! with Dr. Annalisa Chang"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching https://musicedlove.com/2019/08/29/spark-some-joy/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 23:08:56 +0000 http://criticalpedagogyelectrified.com/?p=899 Read more "Spark Some Joy!"]]> 1113 899Angela Ammerman Welcome back to an exciting new school year! In this podcast, we aim to get you off to a great start with a few overarching goals for… Read more "Spark Some Joy!" IMG_3130 (1) criticalpedagogyelectrified aammerm1@utm.edu (Angela Ammerman)noWelcome back to an exciting new school year! In this podcast, we aim to get you off to a great start with a few overarching goals for… Read more "Spark Some Joy!"musiced,music,education,orchestra,band,choir,strings,guitar,musicteaching