Ask a group of music teachers what they find challenging about teaching and you'll most likely encounter topics like student engagement and teacher exhaustion. Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey for a conversation about three must-have tools to use in response to today's music teaching challenges.

It's the first week of lessons - the perfect time to gather the most up-to-date information and plan for the months ahead. Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson share how this activity is a main-stay for effective music teaching.

It's December and that means it's time to wrap things up for another term. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the simple routines of reflecting on our teaching, making out report cards, and meeting with parents and students to share our thoughts.

Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the strategy of Review & Refine. Based on a Language-Learning Model, Review & Refine is a super way music teachers can provide support and impetus for students' ongoing musical development. Enjoy!

Conversations between parents and music teachers are important. Join Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson as they explore how to develop meaningful conversations with parents of our music students. An informative podcast.

Such a great topic from Teach Music 21C. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we delve into our top best practicing strategies for our students. Enjoy!

Would you like to know more about the Shared Curriculum? Please join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as they take a quick tour of this dynamic 21st century music teaching tool. Enjoy.

In this conversation, piano teacher Sandy Chen joins Merlin Thompson to talk about how Ear Before Eye brought extraordinary transformation to her music teaching studio. A first-hand account of what Ear Before Eye can accomplish!!