Welcome to the third and final episode in our Instrumental Series with the incredible Carmen Forgan! Over the past two episodes, Carmen has shared practical tools and strategies for teamwork and communication that have inspired us to rethink how we approach the music room. Today, we’re wrapping up this series with a jam-packed conversation full of resources, tips, and ideas you’ll want to implement immediately.
In this episode, we’re diving into tools like Tessitura Acapella and TETuner App—two fantastic resources that can elevate your teaching and make music-making more accessible for your students. Carmen will also talk about the power of community, including the insights she’s gained from the Band Directors Talk Shop Facebook page.
This episode is all about equipping you with tools and inspiration to bring out the best in your teaching and your students. Whether it’s through apps, online communities, or clever lesson starters, there’s something here for everyone.
So, grab your notebook, tune in, and let’s explore these incredible resources and ideas with Carmen one last time. Let’s finish this series with a bang!
Biography of Carmen Forgan:
Carmen began her music education journey in the Education Queensland Instrumental Music Program. After completing high school, Carmen gained a Bachelor of Music (majoring in Clarinet) and Bachelor of Education and took a position as an Instrumental Music Teacher in Mareeba, Far North Queensland in 2001. After 3 years in this position, she returned to the Ipswich area to teach High School Classroom Music. Combining her love of music and travel, Carmen then spent 1-year teaching music in Manchester, UK. On returning to Australia, she taught Instrumental Music in the Ipswich area as well as private woodwind tuition.
Carmen is very passionate about music education. Currently Carmen works at The Gap State School and The Gap State High School as an instrumental Music instructor.
Carmen's Nuggets of FABULOUS:
TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome App (Apple & Android)
Band Directions Talk Shop FB Page
Positive Communication through emails
Lesson Starter Examples (Mr. Henry Play Alongs, Poison Rhythm)
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
📘 Tessitura Acapella
🌈 DASE
🎙️ Ep 34: Creating Your Own Teacher Resources with Bill Henry Part 1
🎙️ Ep 35: Creating Your Own Teacher Resources with Bill Henry Part 2
Where to find me:
Crescendo Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crescendocommunity
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