The Beth and Kelly Show: Music Teaching (and Life)
Dubbed “the Beth and Kelly Show” by colleagues, we’re teaching soulmates who love to talk shop and laugh along the way. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have a ton of experience and are willing to ask questions and make mistakes. Subversive in approach, we explore solutions and highlight allies as we continue to move our practice forward. Theme music by Sean MacCarthy-Grant
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Episodes
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
We're joined by Appalachian specialists Sophia Enriquez and Travis Stimeling who help us unpack jamming in the Bluegrass/Oldtime circles. We discuss making our music scenes and classrooms welcoming and more inclusive, drawing upon Appalachian traditions as inspiration.
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
We discuss fancy tech devices....like why?....AND arranging on the fly (no Finale allowed). Super funny music teaching stories too!
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
It's the first day of school in Seattle and we're talking with two thought leaders in our District, Pam Ivezic and Jessica Staire. We talk candidly, as always, about the tremendous and necessary work that it will take to truly understand and then dismantle the detrimental systems and structures within music education.
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
We talk through some methods that give students space and agency to explore their musical goals. Using a "show and tell" type format to uplift student voices, encourage intersectionality, and create online community. Ashley proposes the idea of using accountability partners to give ourselves strength when engaging in "call in" culture. Yeah, she's a genius.
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
We lean into Ben & Joe’s Rhapsody Project, specifically their current work with student Heritage, to inspire curiosity in our students. Music is not only an academic pursuit, but one of history, emotion, and connection that is enhanced by our unique voices and stories.
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
"YOU are where IT'S at" and other thoughts on courageous collaboration, throwing out the script, the myth of meritocracy, martyrdom, and augmentation not substitution. Celebrate our first day of teacher clock hours with the most Savage of string specialists, Annie!
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization: Chris Mena helps us understand the meaning of these words and how they relate to our music classrooms. Also, clock hours and a free Miep-made "and off" button coming to you next week!
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Beth and Kelly connect with their former student teacher turned General Music superstar Daniel Hershman-Rossi. As a rule, we question everything about our practice. It's exhausting, but the heavy lift is on us! Come and get it folks.
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
We discuss the just released "Performing Arts Aerosol Study" and the need to ignore it and enjoy the summer. Drop your ego, drop your fear, and come along with us through the grieving process. We need to be mentally prepared to start online learning in the fall for our own health and for the good of our students.
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
"The notes on the page are the shadow of the music." Composer, musician, educator, and conductor Jovino Santos Neto teaches us all how to live a creative and musical life, filled with joy and hope.