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The Pop Culture Problem Sabotaging Music Classes—And How to Fix It

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Have you ever wondered why students can't seem to tell the difference between a beat, rhythm or track anymore?

We've all been there—asking students to "clap along with the beat" and watching them look completely lost. It's frustrating, it's discouraging, and it can make you question your own teaching abilities.

But what if the problem isn't your teaching at all?

Here's what's really happening: Pop culture is hijacking the word "beat," and even government education departments are promoting programs such as "Beat Lab" in schools.

When the people creating educational policy don't understand basic musical terminology correctly, how can we expect our students to?

In this episode, I'm breaking down how one simple language shift can transform your entire classroom dynamic. You'll discover the exact words that turn student resistance into enthusiasm, how to make corrections feel like insider secrets instead of criticism, and why students naturally show more respect when you speak to them like professional musicians.

Whether you're a new teacher struggling with terminology confusion or a veteran looking to refine your approach, I want to help you save time, energy, and a whole lot of frustration.

When you get this right, you're not just teaching music—you're giving your students a skill they'll use for life.

Ready? Great! Press play on this episode now.

_______________________________________________________

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 teaching and achieve 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 my FREE music teaching resources:

Get the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.com

Get my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/

Tweet Me! @funmusicco

Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funmusicco

Enjoy & 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.

  continue reading

69 episodes

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Have you ever wondered why students can't seem to tell the difference between a beat, rhythm or track anymore?

We've all been there—asking students to "clap along with the beat" and watching them look completely lost. It's frustrating, it's discouraging, and it can make you question your own teaching abilities.

But what if the problem isn't your teaching at all?

Here's what's really happening: Pop culture is hijacking the word "beat," and even government education departments are promoting programs such as "Beat Lab" in schools.

When the people creating educational policy don't understand basic musical terminology correctly, how can we expect our students to?

In this episode, I'm breaking down how one simple language shift can transform your entire classroom dynamic. You'll discover the exact words that turn student resistance into enthusiasm, how to make corrections feel like insider secrets instead of criticism, and why students naturally show more respect when you speak to them like professional musicians.

Whether you're a new teacher struggling with terminology confusion or a veteran looking to refine your approach, I want to help you save time, energy, and a whole lot of frustration.

When you get this right, you're not just teaching music—you're giving your students a skill they'll use for life.

Ready? Great! Press play on this episode now.

_______________________________________________________

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 teaching and achieve 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 my FREE music teaching resources:

Get the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.com

Get my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/

Tweet Me! @funmusicco

Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funmusicco

Enjoy & 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.

  continue reading

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