Diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization: Chris Mena helps us understand the meaning of these words and how they relate to our music classrooms. Also, clock hours and a free Miep-made "and off" button coming to you next week!

Beth and Kelly connect with their former student teacher turned General Music superstar Daniel Hershman-Rossi. As a rule, we question everything about our practice. It's exhausting, but the heavy lift is on us! Come and get it folks.

We discuss the just released "Performing Arts Aerosol Study" and the need to ignore it and enjoy the summer. Drop your ego, drop your fear, and come along with us through the grieving process. We need to be mentally prepared to start online learning in the fall for our own health and for the good of our students. 

"The notes on the page are the shadow of the music." Composer, musician, educator, and conductor Jovino Santos Neto teaches us all how to live a creative and musical life, filled with joy and hope. 

We just don't know what the fall will bring, so let's say "yes" to new curriculum, combinations of students, and collaboration. It'll be fun and you'll foster life long music making.

Teaching soulmates discuss a commitment to collaboration and honesty (with themselves and students) and the positive effects it had on their music department.

Brought to you by fizzy water and laughter. Beth and Kelly discuss the history of Seattle's Washington Middle School music and how identifying your values as a teaching team can help you propel your vision forward.