10 Min Tips to Teach Music

EP 22: Not Negotiable Planning Explained

Ever wondered how incredibly busy and productive people seem to have it all. They can get things done, go out with their friends and still have time to do the washing. Well a "Not Negotiable Plan" is the best way to achieve this. This podcast explains how it works, how it can help you and your students and more importantly, why. On my YouTube Channel there is a 3 part video series showing you how to execute this fantastic plan. For more tips and tricks, check out www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

EP 21: How to Set Up a Google Site

In this podcast I review the new google sites platform and how it can best be used for student portfolios. There is a supporting video on my YouTube Channel. For more fantastic resources for Music Teachers go to www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

EP 20: How to Create an Ensemble Development Plan.

In this episode of 10 Min Tips to Teach Music, I talk to teachers about how to create an ensemble development plan. Whether it be instrumental or vocal, a development plan can really help you and the students to focus on specific goals and targets throughout the year. In the podcast, I chat about the groups I currently run and how I have built them into the ensembles that they are today. Ensembles that are a beacon in the schools publicity to the wider community. Ensembles that allow the students to mature and grow musically and more importantly, ensembles that offer the students pride in themselves and the team they choose to be a part of. 

EP 19: The Russian 5

This Podcast features the audio from a support video for the first of a series of Ebooks created by Klerrisa Custom Music called "The Nationalists". The podcast talks about the Russian 5 however, the ebook features the music of 5 composers, with the activities being based on score reading and analytical skills. This Ebook features one work by each of the five composers – Sibelius, Ives, Bartok, Janacek and Prokofiev. This is perfect for those studying the HSC Additional Topic of Music from 1900 – 1945. This is perfect for a flipped classroom or for independent study. Access to the internet is essential.  To review the resource, go to http://www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

EP 18: My top 5 online resources

Hey Guys

I have had a few people contact me asking for some assistance with online sources. So that has sparked me into creating my top 5 online resources and putting it in this weeks podcast. I figure, if one person is interested, then others might be. 

I created a youtube video showing you the online locations for those that are visual. Just head on over to my youtube channel. For those that just want the links, you can find them on the website. 

EP: 17 What is Unity in Music? - Part 2

Unity in music seems like an easy topic to address but there might be something in this podcast that you might not have thought about. I use one of Beethoven's String Quartet to help demonstrate how unity is used in very simple terms. This is a great little resource for you to use in Years 7 through to 12. To access the PDF, head on over to http://www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au/access-area/ 

EP 16: Contrast Vs Unity Vs Variety - Part 1

This week's podcast is just a little taste test of how to distinguish between Contrast, Variety and Unity. All three words are slightly different and students need to be trained in how best to manipulate the information that they might have. Next week I am going to expand on this and show you how you can ID specifics from a score or a recording, and create responses that are slightly different depending on the use of contrast, variety or unity. Check out the supporting document at www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au/latest-news

EP 15: Flipping the Rite of Spring

This week on 10 Min Tips to Teach Music, I got through the process I use to teach the Rite of Spring by Stravinsky. I flip this in my classroom and if you are new to flipping, it might be of interest. Fiipping allows you more time to focus on higher order thinking skills through discussion and analysis. It also offers the student the opportunity to understand at their own pace and feel that they are in charge of their own education. In the Access Area, you will find the resources I talk about in the podcast.