Have you noticed how attention spans seem to be dwindling? Well, you are definitely not imagining it! Our students’ abilities to focus...

If you aren’t yet preparing your beginners to perform in a Winter Concert, you need to see this!

SO MUCH READING... This is probably my favorite thing... Any time we have a little bit of a transition, I love to just do a little reading.

You all. If you don’t have an ensemble contract yet, TRUST ME… You NEED to make this happen ASAP. An ensemble contract not only adds legitim

"Mommy, next time we play a game, I am going to lose on purpose so you can win!" I was so surprised to hear this and encouraged him to thi .

One of the biggest issues I encounter when adjudicating orchestra festivals and assessments and contests is that so many of our musicians...

Do you ever get so frustrated with obstacles in your practice sessions that even when you get it right, you still aren't happy? I have...

Why is he into tape? I have NO CLUE... but we have blue masking tape alllll over the house. Sometimes he is "wiring the house," other times

Are you looking for the perfect summer read??? Check out a few of my favorite Music Education books right here! Note to Self - by Adrian...

Are you ready for the best practice challenge ever?!?! This practice challenge is perfect for any musician at any age! Not only does this...

You. All… I cannot wait for you to hear this latest episode with Dr. Alice Hammel! Alice has been a huge inspiration for me and a role...

Join us as we hear from Teaching Artist and Violinist: Claire Allen as she discusses creative and engaging methods for finding and...

In this episode, we welcome homeschool music teacher, Amy Shirk, onto the podcast! Just a few weeks ago, I shared with you all how...

As many of you know, I now have an AMAZING toddler here at home with me and I have been doing ALLLL the musical things I could possibly...

Does anyone else DREAD evaluation season??? Whether you are a school teacher dealing with teacher evaluations from your administrator or...

This episode is SO inspiring! Listen as orchestra director: Annie Ray shares about her chance meeting with the “CAT-B” students at...

You All! I just loved working on this podcast episode with my good friends Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover. On this episode, they chat a...

Join us for this SO needed episode all about navigating the ins and outs of finance and “adulting” in general! In this episode, Nick...

Nicole is a visionary innovator, groundbreaking string educator, clinician, composer, researcher, speaker, and performing violinist. She...