Tenuto Podcast

I sit down with my former trombone professor from Penn State, Mark Lusk, to discuss some of his teaching philosophies. We introduce a special segment titled, "Questions from my classmates" where each of my 2016 classmates who were with me in State College this weekend asked Mark a question. You'll also hear from special guest and former Tenuto interviewee, Evan Harger.

Dixon Smith Middle School Teacher of the Year, Nathan Gredler joins the podcast to discuss all things middle school band. Grab a pencil and some paper, because Nathan drops some knowledge in this episode!

Randall Standridge joins the Tenuto Podcast to talk about things to consider when programming a concert, the composition process, and so much more. This interview took place over the summer of 2021, but Kevin strategically decided to release it at the end of his winter break to re-listen to the gold that Randall drops in this interview. It is a MUST LISTEN for all music educators looking to program a concert in 2022.

2020 Illinois State Teacher of the Year, Eric Combs, joins the podcast to discuss his teaching curriculum using a playoff system, and how he is teaching rhythm completely differently than he was 10 years ago. Below are the links referenced in his interview. Eric's Website with all free materials: https://sites.google.com/rccu1.net/eric-combs/home Eric's Rhythm Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_bPf_XZgj0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK06IMHyB7c&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZErtZzrrHmQ&t=926s

Ep. 43 Teaching Clarinet with Taylor Cardwell by Kevin Lynch

I sit down with Drew Middle School Director, Steve Patterson, to discuss what he does with his bands to work on tone. This is the first episode in our summer series "Coming Back Stronger."

Jake Walker, beginning band teacher in Huntley, Illinois, shares his tricks of the trade from his experience in virtual teaching on the Tenuto Podcast.

Co-host of "Pardon My Take," PFTCommenter comes on the Tenuto Podcast to discuss his musical background and give his insight into music education. Special guest appearance by retired NFL running back, Danny Woodhead

NY rap artist, Dylan Owen, comes on the podcast to discuss a music educator who inspired him to fame as a young rap artist.

Ep. 38 Evan Harger by Kevin Lynch

Mark joins the podcast as a high school band director to discuss the transition between elementary general to HS Band!

MusicFirst's Robin Hudson comes on the show to talk about his experiences working with music technology. This England native has many years of experience and offers a lot of insight into what English schools are doing that we could be doing more of. He also has some outlandish ideas that music educators should compose! Listen to find out more!

The start of a new season! It's our first show of 2018 and we're kicking it off with NAFME's Band Director of the year for 2017, Emily McNeil! The show also includes new segment "What's going on in my classroom" and the ever popular "Rapid Fire" with Emily McNeil!

Grad school student Katie Procell comes on the podcast to discuss being a graduate student studying vocal performance.

Kelly comes on the show to discuss the Mark Woods experience, her recruiting techniques, and the things she is doing now that she wishes she was doing earlier in her career.

I sit down and discuss where the podcast has been and the direction we are heading

I sit down with my interlochen co-worker, Will McLaughlin and chat him up on what it's like teaching middle school band in TX. I also check in with Brandon on our "Going to Grad School" Segment to hear about his Highlight of the Week.

We welcome Brandon Buterbaugh to the Tenuto family with our new Segment, "Going to grad school." We will be checking in on Brandon weekly for his "Highlight of the week" as well as other things that are going on in his grad school life. This will be a new segment every week and then another interview will follow like in previous episodes. Check it out!

What advice would you give your first year teacher self? That's a question that I ask everyone on the podcast, and we have the answers from all the Big Ten Directors. We wrap up the Big Ten Tour with some segments of the directors giving younger teachers advice. The tour is officially over and Tenuto is going back to interviewing teachers other than BIG Ten marching band directors. Here is a link for the NAFME article mentioned in the podcast http://ow.ly/Ss8330eGrsI

This week on the podcast I sit down with Barry Houser who describes to me all about his path to becoming the director of the Marching Illini

I get Dave Woodley on the line to talk about what it's like being the athletic band director at Indiana. Find out why he likes basketball games better than football games in this great interview.

This week we sit down to talk to Anthony M. Falcone, the director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhusker Marching Band. If you like what you are hearing, please like us on Facebook and share the podcast!

The new Spartan Marching Band Director comes on the podcast to discuss taking on his new position of leading the Spartan Marching Band. David is the first recurring guest of the show (see episode 16) and we have a great time discussing topics from his interview process to his goals for the season.

I sit down with Kevin Kastens who has been directing the Hawkeye Marching Band in Iowa for 20 years. We discuss what it takes to stay in such a great position for so long and what it means to him to be a Big Ten Director.

Dr. Christopher Hoch, the Ohio State University Marching Band Director, comes on the show to discuss how year after year, the Ohio State Marching Band is known as "The Best Damn Band in the Land."

I interview the first female marching band director in Big Ten history, Betsy McCann on how her first year went and how Minnesota is preparing for next marching season.

The Big Ten Tour starts with the Michigan Marching Band Director, John Pasquale, who discusses the ways that Michigan is able to consistently be one of the top Marching Bands in the country.

Graduate Assistant from WVU, Brandon Buterbaugh, joins the podcast to talk about his student teaching experiences and why he decided to head to West Virginia University next year instead of entering the field of teaching.

I interview Brian Balmages where we talk about everything from his time management techniques to the pronunciation of his last name.

I sit down with first year teacher, Emily Kondraki, to talk about how her first year as strings director and general music teacher went.

I sit down with UF Graduate Trombone Assistant, Dan Sherman, and we talk all about his first year in Florida.

In ten minutes, I tell you what has been going on in my crazy life down in Northern Virginia. We talk all about my last field trip and what made it a success! As well as my call one parent a week rule.. interesting stuff that you don't want to miss.

My student teaching supervisor from a year ago comes on the podcast to discuss her new position as Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Assistant Director of Bands, David Thornton, sat down with the Tenuto Podcast to discuss why music education is important in schools today. David recently joined the Michigan State faculty in 2015 and we discuss some of the similarities and differences he is facing now between high school and college as well as his session at Midwest this year, "Make a Decision: Your Musical Viewpoint is Valid!"

Jonathan Villela is the assistant band director at Four Points Middle School in Texas. After interviewing Jeff Loeffert last week, this is one of his students from the saxophone studio at OKST. Jonathan recently presented at Midwest on how to Thrive not Survive as a first year teacher.

I sit down with Associate Professor of Saxophone at OKST, Jeffrey Loeffert and talk about an array of topics. One of the most inspiring and motivating interviews I have done this year.

My good friend and first year teacher, Mark Pages, comes on the podcast to talk about his experiences as a first year teacher.

I sit down with AG Wright Strings Director, Carly Sokol, where we talk all about the things we are going through as first year teachers in Virginia

Director of Music Education at University of Missouri, Wendy Sims, comes on the podcast to share her story of how she got where she is. Wendy is an early childhood music education specialist shares in the podcast one thing that every music teacher should be doing more of. Be sure to listen!

Segments include my interview with Kemper (3:00-50:00) and March Madness basketball talk (51:00-59:00)

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.