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Writer's pictureangelaammerman

My Mac Mc Meal!

Have you noticed how attention spans seem to be dwindling? Well, you are definitely not imagining it! Our students’ abilities to focus are decreasing and behavior issues are on the rise!

Here are 10 ways to capture and maintain their attention:

  1. Never have one section play or sing alone (while the rest are just waiting around) for more than 2.5 minutes at a time. 

  2. Always have recorded music ready to play from speakers for moments like this. (Imagine this lesson without the pop music…) 

  3. Limit your transition time between pieces! 

  4. Adjust your seating chart every 2 weeks!

  5. Use musical momentum to move class forward

  6. Speak in rhythm as often as possible. 

  7. Get off the podium and walk around! 

  8. Create a cell phone charging station and require students to stash devices before rehearsals

  9. Talk less and play more! 

  10. Start class with PLAYING or SINGING rather than announcements. 

Try these 10 steps, and then take a look at my Mac Mic Meal Rehearsal Strategy!




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