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angelaammerman
Sep 7, 20221 min read
Homeschool Music Ed in the Burg with Amy Brill Shirk
In this episode, we welcome homeschool music teacher, Amy Shirk, onto the podcast! Just a few weeks ago, I shared with you all how...
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angelaammerman
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Did I Miss This Class? Making Your Money Work for You with Nick Averwater
Join us for this SO needed episode all about navigating the ins and outs of finance and “adulting” in general! In this episode, Nick...
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angelaammerman
Oct 13, 20212 min read
The Middle Schooler That Never Grew Up & The Infamous Cup of Doom with Mark A. Hensler
What an honor it was to interview my own band director: Mr. Mark A. Hensler for this very special FIFTIETH EPISODE! In this episode, Mr....
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angelaammerman
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Sitting in Sharp and Flat with Dan Healy and Kim Ankney
It is our extreme pleasure to welcome AUTHOR Friends: Kim Ankney & Dan Healy onto the show to chat about their new book: Music Discovery:...
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angelaammerman
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Where is Your Blue Ocean? with John Kilkenny
This week, we welcome John Kilkenny onto #MusicEdLove. John Kilkenny is a leading performer, educator and artistic leader who is...
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angelaammerman
Apr 14, 20201 min read
8 Hacks for Virtual Teaching Breakthroughs!
In this episode, I go over 8 SUPER EASY Hacks for drastically improving your virtually teaching! Like so many things in teaching,...
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angelaammerman
Mar 14, 20201 min read
Teaching Music in an Online World with John Mlynczak
In the wake of Coronavirus cancellations all over the country, #MusicEdLove is thrilled to bringing on Technology expert: John Mlynczak....
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angelaammerman
Jan 13, 20203 min read
7 Tips for a SUPERIOR Assessment Season
Welcome to EPISODE 30 of #MusicEdLove! This episode is coming out via special request for those of you preparing for Assessment! Here are...
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angelaammerman
Oct 14, 20191 min read
Should I Major in Music Education?
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angelaammerman
Aug 29, 20191 min read
Spark Some Joy!
Welcome back to an exciting new school year! In this podcast, we aim to get you off to a great start with a few overarching goals for...
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angelaammerman
Mar 4, 20181 min read
Episode 8: On Belonging with Kathy Augustine
Last week, one of my music ed majors was in my classroom sobbing, trying not to call attention to herself. I approached her and asked...
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angelaammerman
Feb 11, 20181 min read
Episode 7: You Are Like the Ocean with Brian Finley
This episode features the creative suggestions of Collierville Elementary Music Teacher: Brian Finley. In this episode, Brian delves...
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angelaammerman
Dec 26, 20171 min read
#MusicEdLove Podcast Episode 5: Boredom Busters Part II – Round and Round and Round We Go
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angelaammerman
Nov 14, 20171 min read
#MusicEdLove Podcast – Episode 2: Building a Community of Music Lovers with Tony Burriss
In this episode, we will have Tony Burriss speaking on Building a Community of Music Lovers, on the journey from band director to West...
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angelaammerman
Oct 30, 20171 min read
#MusicEdLove Podcast – Episode 1: Boredom Busters with Crumbly Bubbles and Company
In Episode 1, I will give you tips and tricks for eliminating boredom during those repetitious moments in class and making sure your...
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angelaammerman
Jun 13, 20162 min read
Teaching Love, One Note at a Time
I know I shouldn’t be writing on my blog right now… Not at 8:20 am when I have students coming in so soon. But I can’t help myself. I...
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angelaammerman
Jun 1, 20164 min read
The Power of Even a Drop of Critical Pedagogy
Every day, many anxious students tap their feet, drum their fingers, and hum throughout “core” classes, anticipating the much favored...
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angelaammerman
May 21, 20165 min read
Assessment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly PART II
As I have reflected upon my experiences with my recent judging, I have been struck by how different the experiences of each ensemble...
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angelaammerman
Aug 26, 20154 min read
Three Enrollment Issues & How to Deal with Them
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angelaammerman
Aug 19, 20153 min read
LIFT OFF! Stats and Tips to Starting your New String Program!
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