The Salty Music Teacher

Message Matty Saltibus at https://www.speakpipe.com/thesaltymusicteacherVisit our website!TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comMatthew introduces Ihor Bauman, founder of Workee.net, a one-stop shop for music tutors and private instructors. The company helps freelancers manage their business online, including bookings, video calls, CRM, work management systems, and webinars. The free version of the website is free, but there are limitations. The pro plan costs $29 per month and offers more customization, personalization, and automation. By using the promo code Ihor100 for a free month of their professional plan.  Do not miss an opportunity to better build your business with Workee.net.Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about Ihor Bauman at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showSupport the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Brian Ruiz, a middle school head band director with 23+ years of experience in the classroom at the high school level and the middle school level. Mr. Ruiz talks about his experience with work/life balance and has a great outlook on his approach with middle school school students. In this episode, we discuss the challenges that he faced during the Covid and its aftermath. Mr. Ruiz explains the ways he approached recruitment, choosing an instrument, seeing the bigger picture, and much much more. He also talks about what works and what didn't. Mr. Ruiz currently teaches middle school band in San Antonio, Texas.  Listen to this episode for more information about Brian Ruiz, his stories about his students and his efforts to understand how to best prepare his music students for their journey into high school life.Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about Brian Ruiz at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showSupport the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a part 2 discussion with two Venezuelans who live and teach music in  St. Lucia. We learn about their experiences with the St. Lucian school system and how music teachers teach in different regions of the world.  We talk about our struggles of teaching music with the intention of goals and helping our students understand a good balance between cool and necessary.  Listen to this episode to learn more about Daniel Petrocelli and Kervis Mosqueda's experiences as they continue to strive to be a better music educator. Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about these guys at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comSupport the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with two Venezuelans who live and teach music in  St. Lucia. We learn about their experiences with the St. Lucian school system and how music teachers teach in different regions of the world.  We dive more into the struggles of living in a different country along with teaching music.  Listen to this episode to learn more about Daniel Petrocelli and Kervis Mosqueda's experiences as they continue to strive to be a better music educator. Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about Jonathan Wright at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Keitje Greaves, a St. Lucian music educator. We learn about his experiences with the St. Lucian school system and how music teachers go through the process to teach music on the island. We dive more into the struggles of teaching music and understanding the way students experience music.  Listen to this episode to learn more about Keitje's experiences as he continues to strive to be a better music educator. Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about Jonathan Wright at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showSupport the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Priscilla Lucien, a general music teacher on the small Caribbean island of St. Lucia.  Priscilla has a great perspective on working with students at all levels of general music education. When given limited resources and support, Priscilla finds creative ways to meet the musical needs of her students. Listen to this episode to listed to all of the great things that she does for her students and her community.Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about Jonathan Wright at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showSupport the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Jonathan Wright, an music teacher with all grade level experience. Mr. Wright has a great outlook on dealing with students at all levels. In this episode, we discuss the challenges that he during the Covid time frame and the support that he received in the process. Mr. Wright explains the ways he approached situation during covid and talks about what worked and what did not work. Mr. Wright currently teaches middle school to high school orchestra students in San Antonio, Texas.  Listen to this episode for more information about Jonathan Wright, his stories about his students and his efforts to understand how to best prepare his music students post covid.Questions, Comment, or know someone that would like to be on the show? Reach out to me at TheSaltyMusicTeacher@gmail.comVisit our webpage to learn more about Jonathan Wright at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Paola Conte about her experiences when teaching music in different countries. Paola has traveled to many different places around the world and has a great deal of experience when it comes to what to consider when leaving the nest. We discuss the challenges that she faced when first starting to travel and the support that she received in the process. Paola explains the best way to approach new cultures and lack of resources that occur along the way. She currently teaches middle school to high school level students general music and performing band students in Beijing, China.  Listen to this episode for more information about Paola Conte, her adventures with music and her wonderful efforts to understand music around the world.Visit our webpage to learn more about Paola Conte at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the showWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Anna Macias about starting a fiddle program at your local school. We discuss the challenges that she faced when starting a new program and the support that she received in the process. Anna Macias explains the best way to approach a new program and things to consider along the way. Her high school fiddle group performs around Austin, Texas.  Listen to this episode for more information about Anna Macias, her adventures with fiddle music and her wonderful efforts to keep country fiddle music alive in her community.Visit our webpage to learn more about Anna Macias at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with High School Orchestra Director, Erik Cavazos and Middle School Orchestra Director, Majah Acton. They talk about planning for the end of the school and preparing last concerts, uniforms, parents, new students, and more. Listen to this episode for more information about what to consider for the end of the school year. Visit our webpage to learn more. TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with High School Orchestra Director, Bryan Buffaloe. They talk about the importance of having student support in your program and the goods and the bads of accepting student help. Their experiences will help you understand what to look for in a good student helper.  Bryan is a veteran in his field with 29+ years of experience and is well known in the community of music in Texas. Listen to this episode for more information about what to expect when selecting student officers. Visit our webpage to learn more about Bryan Buffaloe at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with the principal second violinist of the former San Antonio symphony, Mary Ellen Goree. With budget cuts, covid, and mismanagement from the board, the San Antonio Symphony is no longer in operation. They talk about the importance of having a well functioning professional orchestra in the community and how it transforms the community, the students, and the teachers as everyone is effected by their performances. Mrs. Goree is a professional violinist with 34+ years of experience and is well known in the community of music in Texas. Listen to this episode for more information about Mary Ellen Goree, her life growing up, and her wonderful efforts to keep music alive in her community.Visit our webpage to learn more about Mary Ellen Goree at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.comWant to help support the show? Click this link -->> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954204/supportSound Thinking Interactive - Use the Discount Code "SALTY" to receive 25% off your first month. https://soundthinkinginteractive.com/Support the show

On this episode, Robert Turriff and Matty Saltibus discuss the joys of teaching at the elementary level and the importance of including Orff method training in the elementary music classroom. Listen to this episode for more information about what to expect when teaching music to young students. Visit our webpage to learn more about Robert Turriff at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.com 

On this episode, Melissa Balli is on the show to talk with Matty Saltibus about the challenges teachers face when students make excuses in the classroom.  In today's society, many variables have help shaped the way a student thinks. Be sure to listen to this episode to learn more about how you may be experiencing these same things about your students in the classroom. 

On this episode, Erik Cavazos is back on the show to talk with Matty Saltibus about the challenges music teachers face in today's society and why some teachers  are thinking about leaving the profession of music or teaching in general. 

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Elementary Music Teacher, Sal Tamez. They talk about their experiences with teaching and what to expect when teaching music to students that are of a young age.  Sal Tamez is a veteran in his field with 16+ years of experience and works at an elementary school with over 1000+ students in his music program.  Listen to this episode for more information about what to expect when teaching music to young students. This is part 2 of 2. Visit our webpage to learn more about Sal Tamez at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.com

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Elementary Music Teacher, Sal Tamez. They talk about their experiences with teaching and what to expect when teaching music to students that are of a young age.  Sal Tamez is a veteran in his field with 16+ years of experience and works at an elementary school with over 1000+ students in his music program.  Listen to this episode for more information about what to expect when teaching music to young students. This is part 1 of 2. Visit our webpage to learn more about Sal Tamez at TheSaltyMusicTeacher.com

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with High School Orchestra Director, Jason Thibodeaux. They talk about their experiences with teaching and what to look for in a assistant director for music. Mr. Thibodeaux is a veteran director with 16+ years of experience and has 180+ students in his music program.  Listen to this episode for more information about what to expect when working with a assistant or a close colleague to better your music program. This is part 2 of 2.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with High School Orchestra Director, Jason Thibodeaux. They talk about their experiences with teaching and what to look for in a assistant director for music. Mr. Thibodeaux is a veteran director with 18+ years of experience and has 180+ students in his music program.  Listen to this episode for more information about what to expect when working with a assistant or a close colleague to better your music program. This is part 1 of 2.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with best selling children's book author and former elementary music teacher, Vicky Weber. They talk about experiences with young students reading music books and the joys of teaching elementary music. Vicky Weber is of Puerto Rican descent and as a first generation American, wants to influence the vibrant culture of her families country with music to make reading more information, relatable, and enjoyable to all students. Listen to this episode for more information about our special guest Vicky Weber and more about the books that she writes for students interested in music.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with best selling children's book author and former elementary music teacher, Vicky Weber. They talk about experiences with young students reading music books and the joys of teaching elementary music. Vicky Weber is of Puerto Rican descent and as a first generation American, wants to influence the vibrant culture of her families country with music to make reading more informational, relatable, and enjoyable to all students. Listen to this episode for more information about our special guest Vicky Weber and more about the books that she writes for students interested in music.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Middle School Orchestra Director, Majah Acton. They talk about their experiences with recruitment for their music program.  Mrs. Acton is a veteran director at the middle school level and has had 230+ students in her music program in a single school year.  Listen to this episode for more information about best strategies to recruit for your music program.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with High School Orchestra Director, Esther Williams. They talk about their experiences middle vs high school teaching experiences.  Mrs. Williams is a new director at the high school level.  Listen to this episode for more information about ways to prepare for a smooth transition into the  high school teaching world.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with High School Orchestra Director, Esther Williams. They talk about their experiences in the 2022 UIL Texas Competition.  Mrs. Williams is a new director at the high school level.  Listen to this episode for more information about ways to have a successful performance.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with his Solo and Ensemble contest judges, Lisa and David McCutchan. They discuss what judges are looking for in a performance.  Listen to this episode for more information about ways to have a successful performance based on preparation and building confidence in the students.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Erik Cavazos about selecting music for the Texas UIL Competition. Where do we begin? What should we expect? Listen to this episode as we discuss ways to have a successful performance based on the music selection process. This is Part 3 of 3

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Erik Cavazos about selecting music for the Texas UIL Competition. Where do we begin? What should we expect? Listen to this episode as we discuss ways to have a successful performance based on the music selection process. This is Part 2 of 3.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Erik Cavazos about selecting music for the Texas UIL Competition. Where do we begin? What should we expect? Listen to this episode as we discuss ways to have a successful performance based on the music selection process. This is Part 1 of 3.

On this episode, Matty Saltibus has a discussion with Erik Cavazos about the Texas UIL Competition held every year to evaluate student performance. What do Salty Teachers think about this competition? Listen to this episode for our response and how you as a Salty Music Teacher can embrace group competitions for your next performing event.