Conversations with Abbey, Part 1

In this part 1 episode, I sit down with Erica Rodriguez where we start discussing classroom management.

In this episode Abbey and I talk to Pedro Funes, BJH Orchestra Director, about his experiences with Viola da Gamba. Super interesting information about Renaissance period instruments and the opportunities given to students as a new way to showcase skills.

In this episode, Abbey and I talk about how our beginner percussion class looks. We go through the entire year on what kids need to know, what instruments we teach, and our goals for the beginner percussionist.

In this episode I really dive in to how I think we as educators can go about building positive parent teacher relationships. I explore why we need these relationships, effective strategies, and how to overcome challenges and conflict.

This episode the choir directors, Courtney and Evan, sit down with Abbey and myself to discuss how choir classes are set up at the beginning of the year, music selection process, and what type of technology we use in class.

In this short episode we talk about playing vs practicing and how young musicians think just playing through the music equals practicing.

We have finally made it to Thanksgiving break!

This week’s episode I am talking about getting students to practice.

This week’s practice tip talks about a few different strategies when practicing. Strategies include setting up a dedicated practice time, performing for friends and family, timing of the actual practice session, and others.

Part 1 of my conversations with Abbey Sobieski.