Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #197   About Paul Maley: Paul Maley is in his 15th year teaching general music and is currently at Estes Park Elementary. Paul holds a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado where he also received his 3 levels of Orff Schulwerk. He received a Master’s degree in Music Education from Colorado State University with his Level III Kodaly training and Eurhythmics training. Paul has led professional development sessions for multiple districts throughout Colorado and is a regular guest presenter at UNC and CSU in their Elementary Methods courses.   Paul is the chair of the General Music Council for CMEA and is currently finishing his 7th year on the GMC council. He has presented sessions, brought ensembles to perform, and started a Thursday night folk dance night to support music teachers through the joy of movement.    Paul is a multi instrumentalist who plays professionally around Colorado ...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #196- From Solfege to Absolute Pitch...And Back Again! - 2_1_26, 3.33 PM   Main Theme: From Solfege to Absolute Pitch...and Back Again In this episode, we talk about strategies to connect solfege to absolute pitch. Pervious episodes mentioned: #24 - Why Solfege? #9 - Treble Staff Notes Names What now? Why continue teaching solfege alongside absolute pitch? Strategies Sing solfege and letter names as much as possible Staff work Relate to instruments Know Better, Do Better Inspired by Dr. Susan Brunfield, Carrie talks about finding your “guiding principles”. Work Smarter, Not Harder Tanya discusses using Voice Memos to help kids sing in canon. Coda Tanya recommends the book  The Correspondent - by Virginia Evans Carrie recommends the podcast Everyday Wellness with Dr. Tina H. Boogren