• #72 Reflections & Reports
    Dec 5 2025

    It's December and that means it's time to wrap things up for another term. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the simple routines of reflecting on our teaching, making out report cards, and meeting with parents and students to share our thoughts.

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    12 mins
  • #71 Review & Refine
    Nov 21 2025

    Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the strategy of Review & Refine. Based on a Language-Learning Model, Review & Refine is a super way music teachers can provide support and impetus for students' ongoing musical development. Enjoy!

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    12 mins
  • #70 Parent Conversations
    Nov 17 2025

    Conversations between parents and music teachers are important. Join Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson as they explore how to develop meaningful conversations with parents of our music students. An informative podcast.

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    13 mins
  • #69 Practice Strategies
    Nov 10 2025

    Such a great topic from Teach Music 21C. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we delve into our top best practicing strategies for our students. Enjoy!

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    12 mins
  • #68 Shared Curriculum
    Nov 3 2025

    Would you like to know more about the Shared Curriculum? Please join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as they take a quick tour of this dynamic 21st century music teaching tool. Enjoy.

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    11 mins
  • #67 Ear Before Eye (part 3)
    Oct 17 2025

    In this conversation, piano teacher Sandy Chen joins Merlin Thompson to talk about how Ear Before Eye brought extraordinary transformation to her music teaching studio. A first-hand account of what Ear Before Eye can accomplish!!

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    13 mins
  • #66 Ear Before Eye (Part 2)
    Oct 12 2025

    This is the second episode for our series on teaching Ear Before Eye. Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell explore the easy first steps for setting up Ear Before Eye learning. A super informative session.

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    11 mins
  • #65 Ear Before Eye
    Oct 8 2025

    Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as we explore the importance of learning to play by ear for beginner music students. An resourceful discussion.

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    13 mins