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Feb 11
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216 | 5 Effective Ways to Teach a Song i...

Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed.
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Send a text In this vault episode, Bryson goes all the way back to one of the most impactful conversations from early in the podcast and brings it back with a fresh perspective. Teaching songs is something we do constantly as elementary music teachers—but doing it the same way every time can limit engagement, reach, and musical understanding. This episode re ... Show More
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