Podcast
Chops
Hosted by Jack Hinkle · EN
A podcast hosted by two aspiring music educators. Steve Peterson and Jack Hinkle discuss best practices, relevant for a band director or 7th grade science teacher.
35episodes
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Phone Policies
Yesterday00:47:30Tap to summarizeThe hot button topic in high schools everywhere. With a new law banning students' cell phones from bell to bell across the state of Indiana, all participants in a high school must learn to adapt. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →Accidental Villain
1w ago00:34:57Tap to summarizeAccidental Villain: when the teacher unknowingly or unwillingly creates an awkward scenario for a student. Jack and Steve share their oopsies. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →Make It What You Want
4w ago00:32:52Tap to summarizeAfter an experience with a great wedding DJ, Jack shares with Steve what running a classroom and a dance floor could have in common. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →The X/Y Axis
Jun 1600:41:19Tap to summarizeIf the one axis is achieving excellence and the other is time spent rehearsing, what is the best formula? When should time be added or removed from a calendar? Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →The Last Days of School
Jun 900:46:39Tap to summarizeOn this episode Jack and Steve share their traditions, activities, and strategies when it comes to the last days of school in an instrumental music program. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →Retention
Jun 200:48:09Tap to summarizeAs the school year winds down, the hosts share their thoughts about retention for middle and high school programs. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →Instrument Try-Ons
May 2600:41:18Tap to summarizeOne of the most important events for a band or orchestra program is instrument try-ons, where incoming beginners choose their instruments. The duo shares insight and some humorous stories from the event.Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →Serving Pizza
May 1900:31:36Tap to summarizeFeeding a group of kids is a great opportunity to teach soft skills.Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →May
May 1200:31:37Tap to summarizeIt's the time of year where energy is low, caffeine intake is high, and everyone is working to get through to the finish line. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
Transcribe →Senior Skip Day
May 500:44:14Tap to summarizeThe Monday following prom is the unofficial day for seniors to play hookie. Classes are small, the parking lot is empty, and the energy changes. Jack and Steve discuss how days like this can look in the classroom. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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