This week’s episode features a replay of the live Q&A panel from the Middle School Music Summit. Bryson is joined by fellow music educators, Alessandra Santaguida and Amy Burns, to dive into the top challenges middle school music teachers face today. The panel discusses strategies for engaging reluctant learners, incorporating non-vocal activities, and using technology effectively in resource-limited settings.

The conversation also touches on AI’s role in music education, differentiating instruction for diverse classrooms, and even offers tips for band teachers transitioning to a singing-focused curriculum. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas or practical advice, this episode has something for every middle school music educator.

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Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

 3:02 Engaging Reluctant Learners

 8:10 Assessing and Building on Prior Student Knowledge

 13:37 Incorporating Non-Vocal Activities in the Music Classroom

 18:07 Leveraging Technology with Limited Resources

 21:16 Addressing the Role of AI in Music Education 

 28:20 Differentiating Instruction for Middle School Students

 31:58 Transitioning to a Singing Focus as a Band-Trained Teacher

 35:03 Takeaways

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