Send us Fan Mail In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into the power of proactive communication with parents, offering practical advice to foster trust and partnership with families. For music educators managing hundreds of students, Bryson breaks down how to make a big impact with small, thoughtful actions, from the initial welcome me ... Show More
Feb 2023
43. Dealing with Difficult Parents: Tips for Effective Communication for New Teachers
In this episode, we dive into tips for effective parent communication for new teachers, with a focus on dealing with difficult parents. We discuss common types of difficult parents, strategies for maintaining professionalism and boundaries, and effective communication strategies ... Show More
15m 58s
Oct 2025
EP 146 - Communication Techniques that Strengthen Rapport
This episode explores practical communication techniques that help SLPs build strong, trusting rapport with students and clients. Jessica discusses why harsh, punishment-based communication often backfires, and offers evidence-informed strategies that foster connection, collabora ... Show More
12m 42s
Apr 2025
The 3 Parenting Skills That Shape Future Communicators
If you're a parent, there’s nothing more important than teaching your kids how to communicate — how to handle a "no," how to disagree without disrespect, and how to show kindness even when it’s hard. That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing a few key lessons from my own ... Show More
20m 4s
Nov 2020
159: Connecting Students in a Disconnected World
Breakout rooms, collaborative projects, games—whatever we do, it's crucial that we do something to get our students talking to each other. In this episode, I'm giving you a huge list of ideas teachers have shared with me for getting students to interact better, both in-person and ... Show More
35m 18s
Jul 2025
Simplified Speech #225 – Musical education
This episode is all about musical education! Andrew and Indiana share stories about learning instruments as kids, their music classes at school, and how they feel about playing musical instruments today. You’ll hear Andrew talk about jamming on his drum set in his basement, India ... Show More
29m 46s