38. What’s the Point?

Send us Fan Mail As music educators, it is easy to keep doing things simply because that is how they have always been done. But every rehearsal activity, performance, tradition, and expectation should have a clear purpose. In Episode 38, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank discuss the importance of asking, “What’s the point?” They explore how defining the purpose behind what we teach can help music educators make better decisions, use rehearsal time more effectively, and focus on the experiences and skills that matter most for students. In This Episode Asking why we do the things we do in music education Defining clear goals for rehearsals and performances Avoiding routines and traditions that no longer serve a purpose Making instructional decisions based on student outcomes Focusing rehearsal time on what matters most Helping students understand the purpose behind what they are learning Balancing performance goals with long-term musicianship Being willing to change when there is a better way Chapters 00:00 What’s the point? 02:30 Why music educators should ask “why” 05:30 Defining the purpose behind what we teach 08:30 Reconsidering routines and traditions 11:30 Using rehearsal time with intention 14:30 Performance goals versus student learning 17:30 Helping students understand the purpose 20:30 Making decisions based on student outcomes 23:30 Being willing to change your approach 26:30 Final thoughts Connect with Classroom Composers Teachers Pay Teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers Website https://classroomcomposers.com Join our email community https://classroomcomposers.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Classroom-Composers/61590769772268/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/classroomcomposers/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@classroomcomposers Subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share the episode with another music educator.