Teach Music 21C Podcast Series

Helping music students develop their own musical vocabulary is a lengthy journey for music teachers. Join Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson as we explore the different ways vocabulary comes into play.

Join experienced music teachers Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson as we explore goal setting from various perspectives including: long term, short term, changing direction, and more.

An encouraging and inspirational conversation as Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson explore what it's like to join students on their own meaningful musical journey - even when we don't necessarily know where things will end up.

Hear how Sandy Chen organized an amazing humanitarian fundraising event for her studio and what inspired her to reach out to the world beyond her immediate studio. A heart-warming conversation with Merlin Thompson. 

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

This podcast for music teachers is a great resource. Experienced music studio teachers Sandy Chen and Merlin Thompson get personal about what's involved when music teachers work with "real life" students. It's all about helping students become the best of their own brand and explore their own musical identity.

How can music teachers help our students deepen their relationship with music making? What's involved? Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore these questions and more in this informative episode.

Lots of music teachers talk about lifelong music making. But what exactly is that? Why is it important? And how can music teachers be intentional about it? This episode is an informative session from Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson.

Based on the model of language learning, Accumulated Repertoire is a teaching strategy that builds student fluency in their old/best repertoire as they learn new repertoire. What does that look like? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson for an insider view of this important topic.

Music teachers recognize that finding the "right" repertoire can have a huge impact on students' ongoing musical development. So what do we do? Where do we go? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore this important topic.

Join Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson as we take a close look at music studio policy and the challenge music teachers frequently face with re-scheduling missed lessons. You'll want to hear what we have to say.

How can music teachers teach so that our students get the most they can from our teaching? What strategies are helpful? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we dive into this compelling topic.

What does it look like when music students take ownership of their own musical journey no matter the level or age? What strategies are teachers using? Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as we explore this dynamic topic.

How can music teachers create a collaborative environment even from the first lesson? Join Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson in this practical and thoughtful exploration.

Are you interested in helping your students become lifelong music makers? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the tools that sow the seeds for our students as lifelong music makers. A thoughtful and informative discussion.

Where are music teachers headed? What inspires our teaching? What's the point of music teaching? Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore these important questions and more in this informative podcast. Be sure to check it out.

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!!

This is the second episode for our series on teaching Ear Before Eye. Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell explore the easy first steps for setting up Ear Before Eye learning. A super informative session.

Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as we explore the importance of learning to play by ear for beginner music students. An resourceful discussion.

Join Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson in this timely exploration of music teaching and how music teachers can help students prepare for their own individual future as recreational music makers. A thoughtful discussion.

Are you a music teacher? Do you feel isolated in your work? Join this podcast as Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey explore the topic of music teacher isolation and how Teach Music 21C is working hard to build a resilient and responsive music teacher community.

Join this conversation as Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell take a close look at the Teach Music 21C Certification program. It's a great way for music teachers to refresh your teaching. Enjoy!

Helping our music students achieve musical excellence is a big part of what music teachers do. Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson explore this topic with lots of practical applications for music teachers.

Such an important element in today's music teaching environment. Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as we explore what talking to parents can look like. An informative podcast for music teachers.

Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as they explore this important topic for music teachers.

Helping music students get back into the routine of practicing after their summer break is the theme for this podcast. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as they explore this important topic for music teachers in September. A super discussion.

A lively discussion with Merlin B. Thompson and Lorrie Merrell as we return to teaching in September and the importance of the "Big Picture" in our studio teaching.

Helping music students connect with other music students is an important element of building musical communities. Join Paul McGlinchey and Merlin B. Thompson as they explore the various ways music teachers can create music student communities.

It's the month of June and so it's time for music teachers to reflect on their students' musical journey over previous months. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin B. Thompson as they explore Student Report Cards and how to wrap things up with parents.

Looking once more at how Times have Changed - Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey examine how music teachers can help our students create meaningful musical journeys.

Learning to play by ear and listening to repertoire recordings are mainstays of the Suzuki Method. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin B. Thompson as they explore how they have evolved in their Suzuki Piano teaching from "back in the day" to the present.

A dynamic conversation with Merlin B. Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as they explore how today's music lessons look different from previous generations. Lots of food for thought here as they examine the different interpersonal layers of music teaching.

Communication plays an important role in music lessons. In this podcast, Merlin B. Thompson and Lorrie Merrell share some of their Best Music Teacher Phrases for engaging students. A practical and insightful discussion. For more resources on the topic of Best Teacher Phrases, visit TeachMusic21C.com/Resources .

How can music teachers help their students prepare for concerts? What's involved? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin B. Thompson as they explore the strategies and processes of successful Concert Preparation.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to create successful students' musical journeys by refreshing their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore the must-have activities of successful first music lessons. It's a great way to get students' musical journey underway.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who are enthusiastic about enhancing their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell explore what happens when music teachers include a short concert performance at the close of students' first music lesson. A powerful way to get things underway.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to enrich their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey explore Four Curriculum Models that may transform music teaching and help today's music teachers fulfill a diversity of student musical needs. A game-changer discussion.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to level up their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell examine music teaching tools and strategies they wish they known about from the beginning of their music teaching careers. A super practical and inspiring discussion for all music teachers.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to enhance and expend their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, we've tackle some pertinent music teacher questions. For example - What happens when music teachers lead the way? What happens when we follow our students' lead? Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson share insights into these two major themes in music teaching: Lead & Follow.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast for music teachers who want to expand their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. What can music teachers do when our students' progress seems to be stuck in a particular piece? In this dynamic episode for all music teachers, Merlin B. Thompson and Paul McGlinchey from TeachMusic21C take on this challenging topic.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who are looking to enhance their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Lorrie Merrell and Merlin B. Thompson discuss the importance of interactive conversations with music students. It's all about moving away from the one-street communication style of the master/apprentice approach. A great inspiration for today's music teachers.