
A band director podcast about the teaching trifecta: knowing your teaching, knowing your content, and knowing your students. Steve Peterson and Jack Hinkle discuss best practices, relevant for any and all educators.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Listener Jocelyn Hutchins reached out to join the show to discuss her experiences as a brand new band director based in Indiana.
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Many disruptions take place during the school day - which ones are worth pausing instruction, and which ones need to be handled while keeping the class moving?
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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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Two veteran music educators share practical, classroom-tested insights for band directors and school-based teachers. Episodes cover pacing during openings and year-end wrap-ups, behavior management, leveraging leadership opportunities within ensembles, and turning challenges into teachable moments. Humor, candid stories, and real-world tactics—ranging from instrument testing nights to end-of-year organization—point to a holistic approach to running a successful program. The show often frames teaching as performance and leadership, emphasizing relationship-building, student engagement, and mentoring as core strategies. A notable throughline is the emphasis on community, steady routines, and experiential learning that keeps students connected... more
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Recent guests on Chops include:
1. Brian Golden
2. Andrew Moran
3. Bryan Munoz
4. Matt Allman
5. Stefan Roose
6. Dr. Seth Molnar
7. Christa Jones
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