Music Teaching in the Era of Covid-19 - Mat Noble

Guest - Mat Noble (music director)
Host - Dr. Nick Parnell

As the 2022 teaching year kicks off, music teachers are again faced with a variety of challenges in navigating the effects of Covid-19. In this episode, music director Mat Noble, reflects on the challenges and solutions he has faced/implemented at his school. He shares useful tips for music teachers as well as delving into the pros and cons of platforms including Zoom, Facetime, Microsoft teams. 

Chapters:

1:00 - The year ahead & how are we feeling?

2:50 - Mat’s background & music program

9:17 – When Covid hit

13:30 – Impact on the students & the pivot

16:00 – Student recruitment

18:00 – Disappointment & resilience

19:50 – Teaching online

25:55 – What do we do with ensemble rehearsals?

33:00 – Pros & cons of Zoom, Microsoft Teams & Facetime

44:30 – Online teaching into the future

47:50 – Mat’s top tip

About the Podcast:
Each episode musician and educator, Dr. Nick Parnell, talks to leading teachers about the latest trends, challenges and ideas all aimed to help you not only survive, but flourish in the amazing world of music teaching.

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Sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy

For info about Dr. Nick Parnell please visit nickparnell.com

Chapters

• 1:00 The year ahead & how are we feeling?
• 2:50 Mat’s background & music program
• 9:17 When Covid hit
• 13:30 Impact on the students & the pivot
• 16:00 Student recruitment
• 18:00 Disappointment & resilience
• 19:50 Teaching online
• 25:55 What do we do with ensemble rehearsals?
• 33:00 Pros & cons of Zoom, Microsoft Teams & Facetime
• 44:30 Online teaching into the future
• 47:50 Mat’s top tip