
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

If 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?
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On 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.
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As the school year winds down, the hosts share their thoughts about retention for middle and high school programs.
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One 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.
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Two fantastic storytellers bring their audience along on their journey to become better teachers.
Happy to join y’all! Been binging episodes. My 3 yr old just rolled his eyes and said “Dad’s been watching the two pastors again”😆 keep preachin
I love starting my Tuesdays with Chops podcast!
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Before I watch ‘Whiplash’, I need Jack to watch ‘The Music Man’. I am appalled that the quality educator that he is has never seen ‘The Music Man’.
I look forward to Tuesday mornings so that I get to listen to a chopped podcast! The topic are relatable for my first grade classroom.
Okay, just IT/system administration, but still. Every time I listen, these guys drop absolute wisdom bombs that re-affirm my decision to go back to school for my K12 certification. Your students are lucky to have you—keep it up!
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Experts in music education host practical, veteran-led conversations about running band programs, classroom management, and student engagement. Episodes mix hands-on teaching tactics with real-life stories from performances, travel, contests, and school life, often weaving in leadership, technology tools, and collaborative planning. The show frequently explores how to cultivate student spark, maintain momentum through challenging parts of the year, and balance curriculum with relationship-building. A notable strength is the approachable, down-to-earth dynamic between two educators who share decades of front-line classroom experience, making it valuable for current teachers and aspiring leaders seeking actionable takeaways and a relatable pe... more
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Recent guests on Chops include:
1. Andrew Moran
2. Bryan Munoz
3. Matt Allman
4. Stefan Roose
5. Dr. Seth Molnar
6. Christa Jones
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