The Spark for Music Teachers Janice Tuck

Eat, sleep, teach music, repeat…For most this is the treadmill of teaching life we start to settle into at this time of the year!  But when was the last time you looked at what’s ACTUALLY working? Especially with behaviour management? 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the philosophy of the three S’s you need to ask yourself to determine if you’re stuck in your comfort zone or if you’re trying to change.  

And , If you’re struggling with keeping your music classes under control or seeking a fresh start, this episode of the Music Teachers Spark is a must-listen for you!

PLUS, I’ll give you tangible tips on how to break free from all the predictable obstacles and get you enjoying your LOUDEST classes. Click play now – just by listening, you’re one step further on your journey toward impactful music teaching.

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Here are the all  links discussed in today’s podcast: 

The Taylor Swift Story is here:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=taylor%20switft%20fun%20music



The Dr Bill Rogers Behaviour management video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxGXiuLgb4



The Fun Music Behaviour Management video tutorial and and PDF Classroom strategy is here: https://funmusicco.com/classroom-management-for-bucket-drumming/



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2024 is here, and I am soooo excited about what it has in store for all of us. 

And what better way to start the new year than with a set of simple philosophies and techniques to help us RESET, breathe again and create so much MORE with much less time, effort, money and stress as we head into teaching again in January. 

These 3 simple philosophies are some of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned in my years of working with the top mentors, coaches and experts in the self-development and teaching industry and now I can share and pass it all on to our readers and listeners. These are the areas to continually GROW and improve in so that you can start the New teaching Year with fresh perspective, intent and creativity.  

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00.00)

Are you starting the year half full or half empty? (01:48) 

The attitude of gratitude and creating good habits in music teaching (04:54)

How to Focus on what you want for 2024 (07:17)

Powerful Story time Visualisation technique to start the year (09:22)

Additional Resources: 

Further reading Optimist vs Pessimist article links:


https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/10/13/pessimism-versus-optimism-achieving-a-balance-to-hope-for-the-best-while-preparing-for-the-worst/?sh=2ce64ce378a7

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/05/why-should-you-be-highly-optimistic-if-you-want-to-be-successful.html



Further reading link on RAS: 

https://medium.com/desk-of-van-schneider/if-you-want-it-you-might-get-it-the-reticular-activating-system-explained-761b6ac14e53

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The spark for music teachers is ten minutes of mindset and energy designed especially for anyone teaching music. Tune in every month for insights, tips, strategies for dealing with common issues that arise in teaching music in schools and everything in between! Follow us for more. 

We’ve all heard the saying, “use it or lose it,” especially when it comes to learning and teaching. 

And you know what they say?!?… If you want to succeed with teaching music, you need more variety, more skills, more time, more ideas, more lessons, more personality, more qualifications, more training, more instruments, more services, more youtube videos, more information, more money, more meetings, more admin, more prep, more concerts …. more, more, more! 

But what if I told you that these widely held beliefs might be misguided? What if, in fact, the key to growth, success, learning, results and personal fulfilment in music teaching doesn't just lie in piling more of everything on everyday? 

Today I’m going to share a new perspective from the ‘talent code’ mentality that unexpectedly infiltrated my life over the past 20+ years in music teaching and publishing. What I’ve noticed is that there is  a compounding nature to learning music, associated with exposure and consistency. … and it starts when you slow things down into a learning zone called deep practice. 

Today, I’m going to introduce you to the mindset and science that happens when you allow ONE small yet simple, carefully crafted musical skill to build upon another with no gaps or interruptions in between, and how it produces exponential results quickly and with less effort. 

Are you ready to challenge the notion that more of everything is always better? 

If you are, then let's dive into this exploration of WHY and then HOW this phenomenon of exponential learning works. Sometimes, small yet consistent and simple, focused steps are the keys to reaching your music teaching goals. Stick around, because by the end of this episode, you might just find yourself questioning your own approach to teaching and life!

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Here are the all  links to the six step lesson resource discussed in today’s podcast: 

https://funmusicco.com/ukulele-free-teaching-resource/



https://funmusicmembers.com/ukulele-free-complete-lesson-1/



https://funmusicmembers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ukulele_Lesson30.pdf



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If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I can’t do this” or “I’m not expert enough at this” or “I don’t deserve to be doing this” and then proceeded to melt into a puddle of self-doubt …You’re not alone!  ‍Many music teachers question whether they are prepared to do the work they do. Here’s how to overcome that feeling, recognize your strengths and take that awful feeling and turn it into a positive motivating force. In today’s Spark Podcast you’ll learn two simple techniques to turn self doubt into your secret superpower.

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Here’s the link to the TED talk resource discussed in today’s podcast: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are

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As music teachers, we all tend to get “too busy” doing things . But being busy doesn't actually mean we’re being productive. The most successful music teachers I know have figured out how to use their time and make it as productive as possible. 

We all get the same 24 hours in a day, and YOU get to decide how you want to use those hours.You can fill your time with lots of after hours preparation...Or you can be productive with your time, and use small amounts of time to get the best results!  

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A few days ago, I stumbled into a show called comedians in cars getting coffee. It didn’t take long while watching it to realize that even though comedians look effortless on stage, they actually have to work really hard behind the scenes to come up with new material that people will laugh at!

What I didn’t know was that there is a specific process comedians use to get the best jokes and materials to their audiences via testing.

While music teaching isn’t quite like a comedian's performance where every component needs to be original and funny, in music teaching we can “stand on the shoulders of giants'  while incorporating the comedians process. And that's also what sparked our newest free resource called “Music Teachers Secrets” which includes the top nine active ideas for music teachers for you to use in ANY classroom. You'll find it here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teacher-secrets/



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