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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

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• Join That Music Teacher Community

 

Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at [email protected] - we’d love to hear from you!

Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at [email protected] - we’d love to hear from you!