by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik This is an interesting time for us all, isn’t it? Some people may be enjoying the at-home time, but for others, this is a big challenge. I know that I miss my students, but I’ve been thinking about ways to educate them through the online platform that Metro […]
Category: Teacher Tips
Updating how you teach to reach today’s students
Written by Metro Music Makers instructor J.T. Lee I’ve been teaching lessons for about 10 years now. But ever since I’ve started, I’ve never been interested in the lessons-as-usual kind of lessons. I’ve always tried to do whatever I could to keep my lessons fun and interesting, but lately I’ve embraced some even bigger changes […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: The Importance of Self-Care
Kenzi Podell, a music therapist, is fresh off of passing her board exam to become a licensed music therapist. She learned a lot through the process of becoming a music therapist, and she wanted to share that hard-earned knowledge with others who are coming behind her in the process. Whether you’re just getting started on […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: The Job Search
Kenzi Podell, a music therapist, is fresh off of passing her board exam to become a licensed music therapist. She learned a lot through the process of becoming a music therapist, and she wanted to share that hard-earned knowledge with others who are coming behind her in the process. Whether you’re just getting started on […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: Passing the CBMT Exam (part 2)
Kenzi Podell, a music therapist, is fresh off of passing her board exam to become a licensed music therapist. She learned a lot through the process of becoming a music therapist, and she wanted to share that hard-earned knowledge with others who are coming behind her in the process. Whether you’re just getting started on […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: Passing the CBMT Exam (part 1)
Kenzi Podell, a music therapist, is fresh off of passing her board exam to become a licensed music therapist. She learned a lot through the process of becoming a music therapist, and she wanted to share that hard-earned knowledge with others who are coming behind her in the process. Whether you’re just getting started on […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: Internship 101
Kenzi Podell, a music therapist, is fresh off of passing her board exam to become a licensed music therapist. She learned a lot through the process of becoming a music therapist, and she wanted to share that hard-earned knowledge with others who are coming behind her in the process. Whether you’re just getting started on […]
Spotlighting LGBTQ Musicians and Composers
October is LGBT History Month, and with that in mind, we’re sharing some wonderful artists and composers you can teach about in your own lessons.
How to Introduce Female Composers in Your Lessons
Metro Music Makers music therapist and instructor Kristen Van Dyke offers great insight on how to introduce female
Teaching Music Lessons for Children with Anxiety and/or Depression
Metro Music Makers music therapist Kristen Van Dyke shares some tips for teaching music lessons to students with a mental health diagnosis.
