Podcasts about music teachers

Welcome back! We're doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest's studio at a moment in time.  They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I'm talking to Torey Zachary.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot037.   Music Studio Business Building 101: Summer 2025 cohort happening now! MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Business Finance for Music Teachers

In this powerful episode of Learning Through Technology, hosts Alex Inman and Bob Cireddu sit down with David Wildy, Chief Technology Officer at Dublin Unified School District in California, for a candid conversation about the front-line realities of managing technology in K–12 education.David pulls no punches as he discusses the operational grind balancing infrastructure demands, refresh cycles, and phishing attacks with the strategic vision required to align IT with instructional priorities. He shares how being part of the Ed Services team, rather than the business office, has given his department a more direct path to classroom impact, and how his small but mighty 14-person team supports over 12,000 students across a rapidly growing district.Whether you're an edtech leader or an administrator trying to bridge instructional goals with technology systems, this episode is packed with both ground-level insights and big-picture strategy.Key Moments:03:00 – The Real Threat: Phishing, not firewalls05:05 – Teacher Training vs. Email Fatigue: A Catch-2207:18 – From Keenan to ESET: Building smarter cyber training08:30 – Why IT Belongs in Ed Services: Curriculum alignment in action10:50 – Coaching Connections: Using EdTech coaches to scale support13:00 – Supporting Everyone: Not just teachers, but staff and admin15:20 – The Thought Leadership Trap: No time at 30,000 feet17:23 – The Budget Cliff: Post-ESSER tech maintenance19:06 – Cybersecurity at Night: Risk, insurance, and reality22:27 – Staff or Service? The outsourcing debate24:01 – Tech Impact on Learning: Making the case through data26:14 – Flexibility Over One-Size-Fits-All28:00 – A Music Teacher's Legacy: How Mr. Tristan shaped a tech leaderWhy You'll Love This Episode:Real Talk from a District CTODavid doesn't gloss over the hard parts—he walks us through the daily demands and long-term vision of school tech leadership.Instructional Alignment, Not SilosHear how his team works side-by-side with curriculum and EdTech coaches to ensure technology supports teaching, not just operations.Security Without Fear-Mongering From phishing to ransomware to insurance, David offers a clear-eyed view of the threats schools face and how to prepare.Connect with Guest – David WildyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wildy-mpa-ba41b95Connect with Hosts – Alex Inman & Bob CiredduLinkedIn – Alex Inman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexinman/LinkedIn – Bob Cireddu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-cireddu

Claire Allen joins us this week as she and Christine Goodner kick off a series about the crossroads between excellence, perfectionism, and learning music. Whether or not you identify as a perfectionist, this is a helpful topic to understand more about if we have a role supporting young musicians.  Links in this Episode Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Quotes about Adaptive and Maladaptive perfectionism come from this article:  Kamushadze T, Martskvishvili K, Mestvirishvili M, Odilavadze M. Does perfectionism lead to well-being? The role of flow and personality traits. Eur J Psychol. 2021;17(2):43-57. doi:10.5964/ejop.1987 Episode 18: The Secret to Practice is Understanding Yourself with Claire Allen Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine  Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Find Claire Allen on Instagram HERE and HERE Transcript  

Send us a textIn Episode 122, Patrick meets Dr Elizabeth Stafford and Dan Francis, to talk about their new book, 'The Secondary Music Leader's Handbook' (0:48).Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah introduces the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards (deadline for entries is 20th July 2025!) (15:54).And Jazz musician, author and educator Buster Birch chats about methods of teaching improvisation, why he doesn't use lead sheets, and his incredible online resource, 'Learn 2 Play Jazz' (24:40).Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.#CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008759834classicfm.com/music-teacher-of-the-year-2025https://www.ritulashah.com/https://www.learn2playjazz.com/https://www.busterbirch.co.uk/© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Welcome back! We're doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest's studio at a moment in time.  They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I'm talking to Leila Viss.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot036.   Music Studio Business Building 101: Summer 2025 cohort happening now! MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Welcome back! We're doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest's studio at a moment in time.  They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I'm talking to Clinton Pratt.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot035.   Music Studio Business Building 101: Summer 2025 cohort happening now! MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Business Finance for Music Teachers  

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Welcome back! We're doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest's studio at a moment in time.  They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I'm talking to Jess Homewood. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot034.   Music Studio Business Building 101: Summer 2025 cohort happening now! MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Business Finance for Music Teachers  

The Elementary Music Summit® is back for its fourth summer, offering five days of content-specific professional development tailored for elementary music teachers. Bryson shares all the exciting details about this year's event, happening July 7–11, including 28 expert speakers, live sessions with 24-hour replay access, and new features. Whether you attend for free or upgrade to the All Access Pass, the Summit provides practical, accessible ideas to help you create engaging, joyful, and balanced music classrooms. Tune in to discover why this Summit is Bryson's favorite event of the year and how it can support your growth as an elementary music educator. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:51 What to Expect This Year 3:32 How the Summit Grew — And Why It Matters to You Links and Resources: Elementary Newbie Guide Disabilities Guide Steady Beat Survival Guide Join That Music Teacher Community The Elementary Music Summit® Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we'd love to hear from you!

Not all PD is created equal—and if you've ever sat through a session on a math curriculum you don't teach, you already know that. In this episode, Bryson breaks down why content-specific professional development is a must for music teachers and how to start advocating for it in your district. He shares three key reasons why general PD often misses the mark for music educators and offers actionable steps for finding, requesting, and justifying music-focused learning—especially with the support of national organizations and case studies. Whether you're tired of irrelevant sessions or looking for ways to stay current and inspired, this episode will help you build the case for PD that actually speaks your language. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:01 3 Concrete Reasons Why Content-Specific PD Matters 6:04 How to Advocate Effectively 7:52 Where to Start Taking Action 9:10 Breaking Out of “Music Teacher Island” 11:22 Takeaways Links and Resources: Elementary Newbie Guide Disabilities Guide Steady Beat Survival Guide Join That Music Teacher Community The Elementary Music Summit® Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we'd love to hear from you!

A new cohort of our Business Building 101 course is starting this week! If you're launching a studio, rebuilding after a move, or just want to build a more intentional, financially sustainable business, this course is designed to help you do exactly that—with clarity, structure, and support. And today's guest is a perfect example of what can happen when you combine a fresh start with the right tools. Mimi Zhang is the 2024 grand prize winner of our Studio Launch Grant competition. As part of her prize package, Mimi received a $1,000 startup grant, gift cards to Alamo Music and Alfred Publishing, and enrollment in the Music Studio Startup Business Building 101 course, and more—all of which she put to great use as she launched her studio in a brand-new city. When Mimi won the grant competition, she had just finished grad school, moved across the country, and was starting from scratch. In less than a year, she grew her studio from just three in-person students to nearly 40, added group classes, implemented strong business systems, and started building the studio she really wanted. In our conversation, Mimi shares the strategies that helped her grow quickly and sustainably, the mindset shifts that made a big difference early on, and how she's continuing to evolve her studio now that the foundation is in place. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode167.   Music Studio Business Building 101: Summer 2025 cohort starting this week! MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today's episode is part two of a super interesting two-part conversation with Sam Reti, a music teacher and a visionary behind the popular online music lesson platform Muzie.Live. If you haven't listened to the first part, I highly encourage you to go back and listen to that one too. In this episode, Sam shares how a college class at Berkeley, countless Uber and Lyft rides and a whole lot of Chipotle burritos helped launch his first business. And why learning when to quit was just as important as knowing when to keep going. We talk about how the first app idea morphed into a second, and then a third, which is the music we know today. We talk about the decision to bootstrap instead of raising investor money, how Sam adapted when his original business idea didn't pan out, and what he's learned about growing a customer base organically in the music education world. Sam gives an honest behind the scenes look at startup life complete with all the messy, unglamorous realities you don't usually hear about. Here's my conversation with Sam.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode166.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into the exciting yet sometimes nerve-wracking process of preparing for a music teacher interview. Whether you're fresh out of college or exploring new opportunities, Bryson has tons of advice to help you stand out and land that dream job. With insights from his own experience and tips from serving on hiring committees, this episode is packed with useful ideas to help you feel more confident and prepared. Whether you're wondering how to present your teaching style or what key questions to ask, Bryson's got you covered! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:29 Bryson's Experience with Interviews & Hiring Committees 3:42 What to Know Before the Interview 5:15 What to Expect During the Interview 6:13 Bonus Tip for First-Time Interviewees 6:52 Questions To Ask The Interviewer 7:41 How a Teaching Portfolio Can Leave a Lasting Impression 9:44 Takeaways Links and Resources: Elementary Newbie Guide Disabilities Guide Steady Beat Survival Guide Join That Music Teacher Community

Welcome to the first of our summer bite-sized practice tip episodes! I hope this series will include some fun ideas, reminders you haven't thought about in a while, and ideas you want to share with your family, your studio, and anyone in your life incorporating music practiece into their week.  Today Christine Goodner is sharing 5 ways to avoid decision fatigue when it comes to summer practice schedules.   Links in this Episode: Google form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Link to the Musical Nest Community hosted by Christine Goodner & Barbie Wong You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Transcript   

On a new Teachers' Lounge podcast, a Marengo music teacher breaks down the barrier between students who love music and students who typically join a school band.

What happens when a rock-obsessed music teacher turns her classroom into a stage for The Struts? In this joyful and heartwarming episode, Leah sits down with Janelle, a passionate K-5 educator from Maine who's crafted an entire music curriculum around our favorite band. From teaching xylophone with “She Makes Me Feel Like” to analyzing the intros of “Black Swan” and “Could Have Been Me,” Janelle brings The Struts' music alive for her students with mashups, live performance clips, and even bucket drumming routines. You'll hear how her fandom began thanks to a third grader, how she met Luke, and how her classroom is creating the next generation of Strutters—one epic lesson at a time. This one's a love letter to music education, Struts superfans, and the power of a great song to spark something magical. Don't miss this backstage pass to the coolest classroom in rock. Listen now — because school's never sounded this good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve welcome longtime listener Michael Kosiek and Carlisle High School principal Andrea Hoekstra. They share how Carlisle's flexible approach to professional development allows teachers—especially music educators—to focus on learning that's relevant to their subject areas. Hear practical advice for how teachers and administrators can work together to create PD that truly supports professional growth.

Today's episode is part one of a super interesting two-part conversation with Sam Reti, a music teacher and the visionary behind the popular online music lesson platform Muzie.Live. In this episode, Sam shares how a college class at Berkeley, countless Uber and Lyft rides, and a whole lot of Chipotle burritos helped launch his first business. And why learning when to quit was just as important as knowing when to keep going. We talk about how his first app idea morphed into a second and then a third, which is the Muzie we know today. We talk about the decision to bootstrap instead of raising investor money. How Sam adapted when his original business idea didn't pan out, and what he's learned about growing a customer base organically in the music education world. Sam gives an honest behind the scenes look at startup life complete with all the messy unglamorous realities you don't usually hear about.  Here's my conversation with Sam.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode165.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

This week our guest is someone who really inspires me as a teacher: music eductor, pianist, podcaster, author and more from Ireland: Nicola Cantan.  Links in this episode: Nicola Cantan's Website: Vibrantmusicteaching.com Nicola Cantan's blog Practice Pie by Nicola Cantan Transcript Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE  Connect with Christine on Instagram  

Alan and Steve respond to a message from a listener who asks a bold but important question: Are high school music teachers doing too much? From overloaded calendars to student burnout, they explore what drives the packed schedules—and how to lead strong programs without running ourselves or our students into the ground.

This time of year I get a lot of financial questions from teachers. We've just gotten through the holiday spending spree, new year's might have inspired some financial goal-setting, and then there's the looming tax deadline in April, so there's a lot to think about. Sometimes the questions I get are really specific to an individual, but lately a bunch of clients and listeners have said “hey, you talk about reviewing financials on a regular basis as a way of getting more familiar with my financial picture, but what exactly should I be reviewing?” And they're totally right, I haven't been very specific here. So today I'm going to do that. I'm going to show you how to find some key numbers on your tax return that can give you powerful insights into your business and personal finances. A full transcript along, with printable + digital resources to supplement this episode, can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode164.