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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2025 · 10 MIN

Feeling unsupported? Here’s how to let go of destructive criticisms.

from The Spark for Music Teachers · host Janice Tuck

Most music teachers struggle to feel fully supported by their school administration and fellow colleagues, students and parents because of everyday things that are said including feedback, judgements and criticisms.This leaves them feeling like music isn’t given enough priority amongst other teachers and in the school curriculum.In this episode, I break down exactly how to let go of destructive judgments and criticisms. If you feel like you’re constantly under the spotlight with criticism, and this stops you from making positive daily progress in your teaching, this episode is what you need. Key highlights include: The secret to becoming criticism-proof, and letting criticism and judgement fall right off your back~ Most music teachers are experts at fitting a LOT into their schedules, but struggle and eventually burn-out when unforeseen challenges come up such as compounding criticism from other teachers.   Why learning about beliefs is everything! – because often it's not just the thing that happens, or what someone says that is the most destructive.  How to instantly dissolve negative, disempowering beliefs and embed new positive ones inside of you! The problem is that we’re not always aware of our beliefs and the meaning they can create. Yet, these are the two main things that can hold us back and keep us from being an AWESOME music teacher. That’s why in this episode of the Spark for Music Teachers podcast we’re talking about how your beliefs will determine everything you do, feel and have and how to implement a simple but powerful “self-talk” tool to give you the EDGE in your music teaching this year! ________________________________________Teaching Music isn’t about luck —it’s about taking specific, deliberate actions and steps and practicing these with daily commitment. This podcast will give you the steps and approaches that the most successful teachers, coaches and top performers use.Listen now to learn how to transform your music teaching and achieve all the goals you’ve always dreamed of. _________________________________________If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends and colleagues to join us. Additional Resources: Get the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.comGet my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/Tweet Me! @funmusiccoJoin me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funmusiccoEnjoy & Let me know your thoughts!The Spark for Music Teachers is ten minutes of mindset and energy designed especially for anyone teaching music. Tune in every month for insights, tips, strategies for dealing with common issues that arise in teaching music in schools and everything in between! Follow us for more.

Most music teachers struggle to feel fully supported by their school administration and fellow colleagues, students and parents because of everyday things that are said including feedback, judgements and criticisms.This leaves them feeling like music isn’t given enough priority amongst other teachers and in the school curriculum.In this episode, I break down exactly how to let go of destructive judgments and criticisms. If you feel like you’re constantly under the spotlight with criticism, and this stops you from making positive daily progress in your teaching, this episode is what you need. Key highlights include: The secret to becoming criticism-proof, and letting criticism and judgement fall right off your back~ Most music teachers are experts at fitting a LOT into their schedules, but struggle and eventually burn-out when unforeseen challenges come up such as compounding criticism from other teachers.   Why learning about beliefs is everything! – because often it's not just the thing that happens, or what someone says that is the most destructive.  How to instantly dissolve negative, disempowering beliefs and embed new positive ones inside of you! The problem is that we’re not always aware of our beliefs and the meaning they can create. Yet, these are the two main things that can hold us back and keep us from being an AWESOME music teacher. That’s why in this episode of the Spark for Music Teachers podcast we’re talking about how your beliefs will determine everything you do, feel and have and how to implement a simple but powerful “self-talk” tool to give you the EDGE in your music teaching this year! ________________________________________Teaching Music isn’t about luck —it’s about taking specific, deliberate actions and steps and practicing these with daily commitment. This podcast will give you the steps and approaches that the most successful teachers, coaches and top performers use.Listen now to learn how to transform your music teaching and achieve all the goals you’ve always dreamed of. _________________________________________If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends and colleagues to join us. Additional Resources: Get the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.comGet my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/Tweet Me! @funmusiccoJoin me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funmusiccoEnjoy & Let me know your thoughts!The Spark for Music Teachers is ten minutes of mindset and energy designed especially for anyone teaching music. Tune in every month for insights, tips, strategies for dealing with common issues that arise in teaching music in schools and everything in between! Follow us for more.

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