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Patterns & Practice is a candid snapshot of two music educators, Amber and Brittany, and their experience in the ever-changing educational landscape. Join us as we explore a variety of topics and share our perspectives through a Music Learning Theory lens. 

  1. FEB 17

    Ep. 13: BRAIN CANDY

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Amber and Britt discuss four different Reddit posts and talk about their upcoming hiatus (AKA musical season). Stay tuned for more episodes of Patterns and Practice in a few months! Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    55 min

  2. JAN 8

    Ep. 12: It's Tradition!

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Join Amber and Brittany as they talk about folk music in the classroom and things they LOVE about this generation of students! Research Article: Giebelhausen, R. & Sierzega, A. (2025). Folk around and find out: Cultural and historical sourcing for music cited as “traditional” in a general music curriculum series. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/87551233251385580Reddit Post: “What does this generation of students do better than others? (Legitimately)” Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    58 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Ep. 11: State Conference!

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Amber and Brittany discuss their experience at the NYSSMA Winter Conference earlier this month along with their teacher "icks." Topics: Introduction: [00:00]Topic of the Day: State Conference: [01:51]Reddit Post of the Day: [54:20]Mentioned in the podcast: Franklin Willis Missy Story Stephanie Leavell Robin Giebelhausen PeripoleJason Jones Amber & Brittany’s presentations!: Classroom Management for the Elementary Music TeacherPlay to Your AdvantageReddit Post: “Sometimes admin is terrible. Sometimes students are terrible. Sometimes parents are terrible. So what makes TEACHERS sometimes terrible?”  Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    1h 7m

  4. 12/09/2025

    Ep. 10: LSA: Live, Scream, Audiate

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Join Amber and Brittany as they discuss what an Learning Sequence Activity (LSA) is, how they use LSA's in their teaching, and a Reddit post about improvisation in the music room.  Topics: Introduction: [00:00]Topic of the Day: LSA’s: [00:37]Reddit Post of the Day: [48:45]Books!Jump Right In: Tonal Register BookRhythm Register BookJill Reese’s Navigating Music Learning TheoryWatch some LSA'sAndy Mullen - YouTubeHeather Shouldice - YouTubeJen Bailey - YouTubeReddit Post: “Should kids be taught improvisation?” Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    1h 6m

  5. 11/30/2025

    Ep. 9: Wait, You Collect Data?

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Amber and Brittany talk about aptitude, how they collect data, making performances sensory-friendly, and an unpopular opinion on Reddit.  **UPDATE** Amber and Brittany would like to apologize for an error which required us to republish the episode. As we like to share that this is a candid snapshot of our teaching, we had a candid, uncensored moment about a frustration in the classroom, and will do better to ensure it doesn't happen in the future.  Topics: Introduction: [00:00]Topic of the Day: Aptitude: [02:45]Research of the Day: [30:49]Reddit Post of the Day: [45:18]Reynolds, J.H. & VanWeelden, K. (2023). Tips for making music performances sensory-friendly and inclusive. Journal of General Music Education, 37(2), 43-46   https://doi.org/10.1177/27527646231211704Reddit Post: “Unpopular Opinion” Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    1 hr

  6. 11/11/2025

    Ep. 8: It's All Going According to Plan

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Join Amber and Brittany as they go off-book to discuss several facets of lesson planning, their favorite activities so far, and expectations vs. standards in today's Reddit Post.  Topics: Introduction and Lesson Planning: [00:00]Reddit Post of the Day: [44:20]Experimental Songs and Chants - Book 1 by Edwin Gordon, Beth Bolton, Wendy Valerio, Cynthia TaggertGerudo Valley ThemeReddit Post: “Lower Your Standards” Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  7. 10/28/2025

    Ep. 7: Add "Audiation" to the Dictionary

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Topics: Introduction: [00:00]Topic of the Day: Audiation: [04:25]Research of the Day: [26:50]Reddit Post of the Day: [42:06]Learning Sequences in Music (2012 Edition) by Edwin E. GordonCulp, M. E. (2017). The Relationship Between Phonological Awareness and Music Aptitude. Journal of Research in Music Education, 65(3), 328-346. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022429417729655Empire York State of Mind (your welcome)Reddit Post: Students love this one weird trick (apparently?) by Afalstein Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    52 min

  8. 10/14/2025

    Ep. 6: Shakin' Maracas

    Share a wild classroom story or a research article with us! Topics: Introduction: [00:00]Topic of the Day: Early Childhood Music: [03:29]Research of the Day: [23:25]Reddit Post of the Day: [39:00]“Shun the nonbeliever” Clip from “Charlie the Unicorn” by FilmCowHackworth, R. S. (2023). Vocal health implications for music teachers: A literature review. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 42(1), 12-21. https/doi.org/10.1177/87551233211061119 Vocal Function Exercises from Adult Speech TherapyReddit Post: What's the most important thing we as a society could do for kids today?Transcript of Today’s Episode: Ep. 6 - Shakin’ Maracas Get in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @patternsandpracticepod Website patternsandpracticepod.com. Email: patternsandpractice@gmail.com

    57 min
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Patterns & Practice is a candid snapshot of two music educators, Amber and Brittany, and their experience in the ever-changing educational landscape. Join us as we explore a variety of topics and share our perspectives through a Music Learning Theory lens. 

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    2025 - 2026
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