I started this website because I wanted to fill in the gaps, I was seeing from other fantastic music educators’ and their websites and hopefully I’ve begun to do that. I began giving clinics at the urging of a dear friend and colleague of mine at Rhythm Band Instruments, and I’m so glad I did! My first administrator once told me that a sign of a good teacher is that they are a life-long learner and I thought to myself “sign me up, I love learning!” I think my love for learning as lead to my love for teaching. More importantly, I believe my love for learning has led to my love for teaching teachers. I learn more about my own instruction by preparing presentations to give to you wonderful teachers! I have present at the Texas Music Education Association for the past 8 years and have loved every session, not because I gave an amazing session, but because you ask the best questions!
I hope you find something here that inspires you, answers your questions, and keeps you motivated to bring music to children.
For clinician opportunities and pricing, please contact me at askabyrd@gmail.com.
Past Clinic Topics:
Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)
Product Showcase 2017
PBIS in the Music Classroom 2018
Aren’t We All Special Learners? 2020
Social Emotional Learning in the Elementary Music Classroom 2021
Sing, Say, Dance, Play, Care: Increasing Student Resilience 2022
Microphones, Mixers and More 2023
Recorders Drive Me Nuts 2023
Are Uke Ready? 2023
Music and Technology Convention Houston (MATCH) 2015, 2017
Publications:
Blog Link: http://www.rhythmband.com
Southwestern Musician vol. 90, Issue 3, October 2021 (page 52)
Music ConstructEd : A Blog from West Music
Mrs. Byrd's Music Room 