Tenuto Podcast

I sit down with HH Poole Choral Director, Anola Douglas, where we talk about a bunch of different teaching techniques that will make any music teacher successful.

Katherine is a mentor of mine at AG Wright where she teaches middle school choir. We talk all about a ton of different topics including her enthusiasm and positivity and how she maintains it throughout the long year.

I sit down with first year teacher Caleb Bohanan to talk about what it is like teaching in Pittsburgh Public Schools. Topics range from Classroom management to the biggest struggles Bo has had to overcome. Bo is a great friend and I was so happy to have him on the show.

I sit down with Peter Perry from Rockville, MD to talk about Music Technology and why he is so crazy about it! Peter is a high school director of bands at Richard Montgomery High School. Here is a link to the article referenced in the podcast.

http://www.nafme.org/google-classroom-for-the-large-ensemble/

I sit down with Henry Miller, Grammy Finalist for 2017 Music Educator Award. We talk about the reason he died his hair pink, his teaching techniques, and much more!

I talk with Essential Elements Co-writer, Professor of Music, Director of Bands, and President of VanderCook College of Music, Charles Menghini about teaching music. We discuss what it was like co-writing the Essential Elements Method books, his journey to where he is now, VanderCook College of Music's program, and much, much more.

Mentors-

This week we talk a little bit about the importance of having a mentor. You'll also hear an interview with one of my biggest mentors, Chad McCartney. We talk about the things he does every day in school that have made him successful and if the Phillies have a chance next year in the MLB!

I sit down with international teacher, Brandon Salden, and we speak about what it was like taking a leap of faith and going to another country (Bolivia) to teach music. We also introduce new segments including "Myth-busters" "What I'm doing in School" and "Tuesday Motivation" If you like the podcast, subscribe and rate us on iTunes

I sit down with Berwick Middle School Choir Director, Nathan Zeek, where we talk about everything from teaching middle school choir to his favorite Olympic Sport.