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Jan 2020
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01 | Setting Goals for Music Teachers

Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed.
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Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode of That Music Podcast. In this episode, I talk about goal setting for music teachers. I set goals for myself at the beginning of the school year. I think it’s a great way to frame my year and work towards bettering myself as a musician and educator. Now that we’re in a brand new decade, I decid ... Show More
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