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angelaammerman
Oct 5, 20181 min read
Episode 18 – The Journey of a Music Educator
This episode features Michael Chandler and his journey from organist to music education professor. Chock-full of great advice for young...
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angelaammerman
Sep 25, 20181 min read
Episode 17 – Empty Chairs and Empty Stands: Recruiting and Retaining Musicians
In this episode, I talk about a few tips for recruiting and retaining student musicians. Enjoy!https://criticalpedagogyelectrified.files....
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angelaammerman
Sep 3, 20181 min read
Episode 16 – Future Music Educators
This episode features the hopes, history, dreams, and goals of some of Brianna Hampton and Krista Mergen, two of our future music...
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angelaammerman
Aug 12, 20182 min read
Episode 15 – Back to School #MusicEdLove Style!
This episode details my Top Ten Tips for those first few weeks back to school! From befriending the custodians to finding a place for...
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angelaammerman
Jul 15, 20181 min read
Episode 14 – First Year Fortunes, Flops, and Fistbumps
Good Day and Welcome to our 14th episode of the #MusicEdLove Podcast brought to you by the Music Education Department at the University...
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angelaammerman
Jun 26, 20181 min read
Episode 13 – The Conductivore and the Peacekeeper
This episode is called “The Conductivore and the Peacekeeper!” and delves into classroom management issues and fun ways to keep the...
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angelaammerman
Jun 19, 20181 min read
Episode 12: It’s All About the People with Scott Laird
Good Day and Welcome to our 12th episode of the #MusicEdLove Podcast brought to you by the Music Education Department at the University...
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angelaammerman
May 20, 20181 min read
Episode 11: From Elite to Extinct
This episode of the #MusicEdLove Podcast is called “From Elite to Extinct” and deals primarily with that kid in the back of the...
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angelaammerman
Apr 23, 20181 min read
Episode 10: Nuggets of Knowledge Assessment Style
This episode features Steve Vutsinas, Brent Idleman, and myself in a Music Ed Would You Rather, an assessment chat, and random nuggets of...
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angelaammerman
Mar 27, 20181 min read
Episode 9: Music Therapy with Briana Priester
Briana R. Priester, MT-BC is a seasoned music therapist and educator who specializes in early intervention, family coaching, and...
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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
Mar 4, 20181 min read
On Belonging with Kathy Augustine: Highlights
Be sure to subscribe to the #MusicEdLove podcast hear all of Episode 8: On Belonging with Kathy Augustine!https://criticalpedagogyelectri...
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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
Jan 19, 20181 min read
Episode 6: Teaching Love through Music with Gayley Hautzenroeder
Today we welcome my own former music teacher, Mrs. Gayley Hautzenroeder. Mrs. H will talk about how to win over your administration,...
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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
https://criticalpedagogyelectrified.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/episode-5-boredom-busters-part-ii-round-and-round-and-round-we-go.mp3...
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angelaammerman
Dec 1, 20171 min read
#MusicEdLove Episode 3: There’s No Place Like Home
This episode is called “There’s No Place Like Home” and today we will discuss why it is so important to make and acknowledge mistakes in...
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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
Nov 13, 20174 min read
EXCLUDED: Missing Musicians from the Classroom
Recently, I spoke at NAfME’s annual Hill Day Collegiate Advocacy Summit on leadership development. I spent days, I mean DAYS, writing a...
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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
Aug 24, 20172 min read
Splash Zones at a Concert?!?!
As you know, I LOVE to have the audience as involved as possible. I am trying to think of advice for a friend to switch up the concert a...
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