The Music Teacher Training Podcast (MTTP)

In this episode Eva tackles a question that many of us have faced: For our students, which comes first, motivation or discipline? This episode sees Eva delve into the subjects of Self-Determination Theory, how we can meet and address the core needs of Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in our learners and Duckworth's theory of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode Eva explores a slightly different perspective: what if, instead of focusing on the “tree” part of mastering an instrument, the fundamental skills of scales, theory, and exercises, we emphasise “the apples” that students are excited to reach? This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode Eva takes a look at Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development and how, as music teachers, we can use this powerful concept from educational psychology to really change the way we teach. This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode Eva takes a deeper dive into 'Growth Mindset' and the research behind some of these ideas, more specifically the the ideas of mastery being due to talent and abilities and the Power of Praise… This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode Eva and Alex sit down to continue their discussion on creating Safe and Inclusive learning environments during group-based instrumental lessons. This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode Eva and Alex sit down to discuss all things related to planning and conducting lessons focussing more on group teaching this time, choice of repertoire and expectation management. This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode Eva looks into the important topic of Safe Teaching - the factors that ensure we create a safe learning environment for both our learners and ourselves. This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode Alex discusses 'Bloom's Taxonomy' and the use of this Pedagogical approach when adopted in Music lessons. This episode was hosted by Alex Forryan and Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode, Eva explores the importance of creating an inclusive environment for learners of all backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. "Establishing inclusivity in your music lessons goes beyond any curriculum; it involves differentiating your teaching to demonstrate that there is a place for everyone, not only in your lessons but also in the wider world of music.” This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode Eva and Alex explore another established pedagogical approach called Constructivism. We will hear how encouraging our learners to embrace the idea that 'failing their way to success' will provide opportunities to grow and develop their own style. This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode Alex puts Eva in the hot seat to explain how she plans her lessons with her vocal and song writing students. This episode was recorded in our studios in the UK and in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was hosted by Alex Forryan and Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode Eva examines Three types of Assessment that we can use as powerful tools for learning. “No learner should ever be rushed into a SUMMATIVE assessment before they are ready and without having been through the other two assessment types as part of a delivery plan or course of lessons” This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode we examine The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (GRR)  and how to include it in our lessons. The 'I do it, WE do it, YOU do it' (IWY) allows us to slowly relinquish the responsibility for our learners' successful performances helping them to 'flu solo' with confidence. “As Teachers we should be ready to let their learners fly-solo  with confidence … knowing that we will always be there to catch them if they fall” This episode was hosted by Alex Forryan, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

In this episode we examine The Power of Positive Feedback to learners and how we should look to create a safe place for our learners to take risks, make and learn from their mistakes - 'Mistake Central Station'. "We owe it to our learners to find the positive narrative they will need to drive them towards their goals, successes and achievements" This episode was hosted by Eva Brandt, it was produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠⁠Marc Rapson⁠⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com⁠⁠

In this episode we examine VARK Learning Styles and how maybe, as teachers, we've been using them the wrong way all along? We examine how we should adopt a 'Multimodal' approach to addressing the learning styles of our learners when creating lesson content. "As teachers we’ve been categorising our learners as VARK leaders for years …. But maybe we’ve been wrong all along?" This episode was hosted by Alex Forryan, produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by ⁠Marc Rapson⁠ Be sure to check of the MTTP website at ⁠www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com⁠

In this episode we examine what lies at the very basis of what Teaching and Learning really is. We introduce the 4 Stages of Conscience Competence and we start to examine how, as high performance Teachers and Educators its our job to collect as many 'Teaching Tools' as we can. “Do I teach them how I teach? … Or do I teach them how they learn?” This episode was hosted by Alex Forryan, produced by Eva Brandt and Alex Forryan and is a Rifugio Production. Theme tune and incidental music by Marc Rapson Be sure to check of the MTTP website at www.themusicteachertrainingpodcast.com

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