Episode 1: Practice Part 1: Beginners

Show Notes

• We discuss Posture Boomerangs - two examples are here for you to share with students. Alternatively, consider having students create their own as an assignment and upload them to your LMS.

• Chris Gleason’s terrific podcast, Beyond ArtLess, can be found here. Specifically, his episode with Dr. Molly Gebrian and practice strategies can be found here.

• Jessica uses MakeMusic (formerly called SmartMusic) for practice accountability (remember - it’s not about perfection; it’s just to get kids to unpack those instruments and play play play!)

• Janet’s “hill that she will die on” is that music is part of the core curriculum as part of ESSA legislation. Leyla Sanyer in season one discusses it as well. A quick overview from NAfME can be found here.

• Janet’s musical greeting card assignment summary is here. It includes step by step directions, a rubric, a sample parent letter about the assignment, and more!