The Assisted Director Podcast

Episode 4: Teaching Beginners – A More Than Brief Refresher from Your College Methods Classes


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Topics mentioned in this episode:

  • How should I lesson plan?
  • What are some classroom management tips for 5th graders and 6th graders?
  • Help! My head band director has taken over my band class… what should I do?
  • What should you initially look for when teaching beginner flute students?
  • More percussion advice for the non-percussionist… When should I move on to keyboards?
  • When should I change pieces with my band, if I'm feeling that it's not going well?
  • What approximations can I do before I have my beginners sustain a note for 4 counts?
  • What things should I consider with beginner tuba articulation?
  • Am I treating my beginner classes equally?
  • What are some approximations can I implement before my students play rhythm charts?

 

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