In this episode, we discuss the role of parents in the motivation process and ways directors can motivate parents to motivate their children.

In this podcast we examine the influence parents have on child’s motivation and ways they can motivate their children. We end the podcast with examining how parents can instill intrinsic motivation into their children.

This podcast focuses on repertoire as a motivator for instrumental music students. The discussion is based on our reaction to a master’s thesis by Craig T. Klonowski entitled “Factors Affecting Student Motivation Related to Enrollment and Retention in Music and Performing Ensembles”. We delve into the genre of “school music” and why there exists a disconnect between it and popular music genres. We also discuss the pros and cons of performing popular music and crowd favorites versus more serious repertoire.

This podcast focuses on self-extrinsic motivation. We debate whether working towards a self-imposed external reward for internal gain is intrinsic or extrinsic motivation and whether it is a good motivational tool. We move to a discussion of student motivation with scoring and how to continue motivation beyond schooling years.

In this podcast, we discuss the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. We consider whether praise is an intrinsic or extrinsic motivator. We get into the personality types of students who go “above and beyond” and discuss whether praising these students ultimately helps or hinders their intrinsic motivation.

This podcast focuses on teacher praise as a motivator – whether it is an external or internal motivator. We’re reacting to ideas proposed by Shelley Jagow in her book Teaching Instrumental Music: Developing the Complete Band Program.

We pick up the conversation after discussing internal and external motivation.