Episode #210: How It's Going

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Main Theme: How It's Going in the Music Room


Things we mention in this episode:



It's spooky season! Tanya reminds us to check in with students often when using potentially scary repertorie.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Carrie recommends planning and writing out your positive slips/tickets/rewards before your class starts. (And keep them by to door the remind yourself to give them out!)

Coda




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