The First Six Notes with Classroom Composers

About The First Six Notes with Classroom Composers

The First Six Notes Podcast helps music educators build stronger programs, improve rehearsals, and make teaching more manageable. Hosted by Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank of Classroom Composers, each episode features practical, classroom-tested conversations about beginning band and orchestra, classroom management, curriculum, rehearsal strategies, recruitment, retention, program growth, and the everyday realities of teaching music. Whether you are a new music teacher or an experienced educator looking for fresh ideas, you will leave each episode with strategies you can use with your students right away. Because every great musical journey begins with the first six notes. Connect with Classroom Composers Teachers Pay Teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers) Website https://classroomcomposers.com (https://classroomcomposers.com) Join our email community https://classroomcomposers.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup (https://classroomcomposers.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Classroom-Composers/61590769772268/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Classroom-Composers/61590769772268/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/classroomcomposers/ (https://www.instagram.com/classroomcomposers/) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@classroomcomposers (https://www.youtube.com/@classroomcomposers)

Publisher

Classroom Composers

Category

arts · education · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Sept 2022

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026

   30. The First 30 Days of Beginning Band, Part 4

   After students produce their first mouthpiece sounds, the next step is assembling instruments correctly, establishing faster setup routines, and creating the first full-instrument sounds. In Part 4, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank discuss how they keep percussionists engaged, teach safe instrument assembly, correct posture and hand position, and address common problems before they become habits. In This Episode Keeping percussionists engaged from the beginningBuilding stick control and rhythm sk...

2. 

   17 Aug 2026

   29. The First 30 Days of Beginning Band, Part 3

   Once students receive their instruments, it can be tempting to start playing immediately. However, taking time to teach instrument care, assembly, posture, breathing, and first sounds can prevent problems later. In Part 3, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank discuss how they distribute instruments, establish safe setup routines, teach mouthpiece and headjoint assembly, and help students produce their first sounds. In This Episode Checking out and labeling instrumentsTeaching safe case and assembly p...

3. 

   10 Aug 2026

   28. The First 30 Days of Beginning Band, Part 2

   Choosing instruments is one of the most exciting parts of beginning band, but student preference is only one part of the process. In Part 2, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank discuss how they introduce the concert band instruments, test students on mouthpieces and headjoints, evaluate percussion coordination, and balance student interest with physical fit, available equipment, and ensemble needs. In This Episode Introducing students to every instrumentUsing short videos, guided notes, and demonstr...

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4 ratings

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