Episode #207: Sequencing Instruments and Songwriting with Tony Hartman

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Main Theme: Sequencing Instruments and Songwriting with Tony Hartman

About Tony: Tony Hartman is a musician, educator, and composer based in Middle Tennessee. As an educator, he teaches K-5 general music, and is also director of Steel de Boro: a 4-5th grade after school steel pan program. He is an Adjunct Professor of Music Education at Middle Tennessee State University. He has also taught beginning band and jazz band. Tony is Kodály certified and quite Kodály inspired, and he has also completed Level II training in Orff-Schulwerk and draws much inspiration from his Orff peers as well.  He has presented workshops and conference sessions across the US. He currently serves as the General Music Chair for the Tennessee Music Educators Association. 

Where to find Tony:
Webpage: tonyhartmanmusic.com
Instagram: @tonyhartmanmusic
Youtube: Tony Hartman Music - melodic and rhythmic practice videos
Duolingo: @tonymusique

Tony will presenting for the Regional Organization of Colorado Kodály Educators on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00-1:00. Learn more and register here!

Things mentioned in this episode:

Know Better, Do Better

Carrie talks about a recent situation regarding choosing choral literature with colleagues and the importance of song research and listening to known songs with fresh ears and eyes.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tanya talks about using puppets as a change of pace and as an engagement tool.

Coda

Tony recommends a few mindfulness resources for the classroom:
Carrie recommends the show Widow's Bay on Apple TV

Tanya recommends My Chemical Romance

Bonus: Check out the 12tone channel on YouTube. Tony recommends the Understanding the Black Parade video.


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