This week we talk about grading for participation in ensembles; the pros, the cons, the necessity and the pitfalls of doing so.

This week we talk about grading for participation in ensembles; the pros, the cons, the necessity and the pitfalls of doing so.

We discuss our perception of the public misconception of talent, what it is, what it isn't and how it affects our students.

We discuss our perception of the public misconception of talent, what it is, what it isn't and how it affects our students.

We have a guest who teaches choir! No really. It's not a joke.

We have a guest who teaches choir! No really. It's not a joke.

John's percussion instructor drops by to talk about some strategies and resources for teaching percussion.

John's percussion instructor drops by to talk about some strategies and resources for teaching percussion.

Julie's Back!This time the topic she brought with her is about inclusion strategies for students who may otherwise not be able to participate in a music program.

Julie's Back!This time the topic she brought with her is about inclusion strategies for students who may otherwise not be able to participate in a music program.