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21/05/2024

Episode 037 is here! Jen and Erik take a break from the Starting Off Right series to chat about the school year so far. Topics include Spring Concert programming, being a cooperating teacher, and the Wise family NOT being down with the sickness!

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24/04/2024

Starting off Right: Percussion with Rick Fitzke Grey is here!

Rick discusses grip, technique, rhythm reading, mallet & stick selection, melodic percussion, and gives his tips and tricks for getting the most out of your percussionists. Far beyond the first lesson, Rick's tips will help ANY percussion program!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Vvo0sV3OXuOdhCyJjdy0h?si=2JNTG5bLS9antIV3-hzr_w

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08/04/2024

The next episode of our "Starting Off Right," mini series is here!

This episode features John Palatucci, master teacher and low brass performer from northern New Jersey, in the United States. John discusses mouthpiece selection, breathing, tone production, and much more.

The secret equation is LIP STRENGTH + AIR SPEED = RANGE

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04/04/2024

Call it a clarinet one more time...WE DARE YOU! 🤣

The next episode in our "Starting Off Right" series is here! Tune in for tips and tricks from the fabulous Meredyth Coleman to help your students navigate their first lessons on the OBOE.

This episode features Meredyth Coleman, a master teacher and Oboist, speaking about how to help your beginning oboe players thrive and have the best shot at success. Hosts Jen Wise and Erik S. Donough once again are going to have a lot to share with their students after spring break!

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24/03/2024

It's here! The much anticipated next episode in our "Starting Off Right" series is live! Tune in for tips and tricks to help your students navigate their first lessons on the flute.

This episode features our own co-host, Jen Wise , a master teacher and flutist, and Erik S. Donough discussing instrument assembly, instrument choice, embouchure, tone production, tonguing, and more.

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13/03/2024

🎧🎙️Tune into the latest episode of the TAC mini-series, "Starting Off Right," where Jen & Erik bring on master teachers of each band instrument to discuss how to get your students playing great from day one! The series, which also includes tips and tricks from the pro's, is incredibly valuable for new teachers and seasoned veterans alike.

This episode features JEFF BITTNER, master teacher and clarinetist, discussing instrument assembly, reed/mouthpiece choice, embouchure, tone production, tonguing, and more!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lFziunyshD3tYbZqdMS0O?si=vk5qcwPJStqt2g9PjXrDQA

25/02/2024

🎷STARTING OFF RIGHT 🎶

This is the first episode in the TAC mini-series, "Starting Off Right," where Jen & Erik bring on master teachers of each band instrument to discuss how to get your students playing great from day one! The series, which also includes tips and tricks from the pro's, is incredibly valuable for new teachers and seasoned veterans alike.

This episode features Erik S. Donough, discussing instrument assembly, reed/mouthpiece choice, embouchure, tone production, tonguing, method books, and more!

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13/02/2024

Take A Cue hosts Jen and Erik have a
sobering conversation with Dr. Amy J. Bovin about women in the band directing profession, focusing on the secondary level. Dr. Bovin's research is the largest
of its kind, reflecting on the experiences of more than 1,000 directors throughout the United States, and the data shows some disturbing trends for the band world. Dr. Bovin not only discusses her research findings, but the trio attempts to find ways that more women can be encouraged to join the profession and how they can be supported and uplifted in their crucial roles as teachers and mentors.

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Dr. Bovin's website: https://amybovin.com/
Dr. Bovin on Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=wXChkpwAAAAJ

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Guest: Dr. Amy Bovin
Edited by: Erik Donough
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Hosts, Erik and Jen, are two veteran instrumental music educators from New Jersey who love to get together and talk shop. Every episode promises to entertain and inform listeners with the hosts' real-world experiences as band directors, marching instructors, jazz educators, musicians, spouses, and p...

06/02/2024

We're a little behind schedule with this month's podcast, but it's definitely worth waiting for. We are so excited to bring on Dr. Amy Bovin to have an incredibly important and sobering conversation about the experiences of women in band director positions.

Dr. Bovin's research, which she has presented to packed rooms at The Midwest Clinic, is an extensive look into the professional lives of women in the band directing profession.

You won't want to miss this, so subscribe on your favorite podcast app today!

05/02/2024

Why no episode yet this month? It's pit season!!

13/01/2024

to one half of our dynamic duo! Jen Wise is celebrating in style today!

09/01/2024

Jen Wise and Erik S. Donough invite Lindsey Malko , elementary band & orchestra director, to join the discussion. Lindsey is finishing up her first decade of teaching, while Jen is in the middle of her second decade, and Erik is into his third decade. The trio chat about how they've changed and how they've stayed the same over the years.

Topics include:
saying yes and saying no
getting students to take us seriously
confidence asking for what we need
lots of marching band vs. no more marching band
forging our own paths
feeling comfortable and "feet on the ground"
continuing education

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Hosts: Erik Donough (⁠[email protected]⁠), Jen Wise (⁠[email protected]⁠)
Guest: Lindsey Malko ([email protected])
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07/11/2023

Our November episode is OUT! TCNJ Music Department Junior, CJ Margolis once again join Jen and Erik to talk about life as a college Junior in New Jersey. The trio discuss being and having student teachers in the classroom. CJ is just beginning her journey with being a student teacher, while Erik is just starting out with his first student teacher.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/episodes/026---Teaching-Teachers-w-CJ-Margolis-e2bjpel/a-aaj0lku

TCNJ Junior, CJ Margolis, once again joins Jen and Erik to talk about life as a college Junior in New Jersey. The trio discuss being and having student teachers in the classroom. CJ is just beginning her journey with being a student teacher, while Erik is just starting out with his first student tea...

16/09/2023

Erik S. Donough and Jen Wise were on location at TCNJ discussing worklife balance with undergraduate Music Education majors last night.

A new episode called “Worklife Balance for Music Teachers: The complicated relationship between success, sacrifice, and sanity!” Is coming to you soon. 

10/09/2023

Erik and Jen definitely know organization. Do you need to get more organized and efficient this school year?

Jen Wise and Erik S. Donough catch up after a long and fulfilling summer break and then talk organizing and systematizing to keep things running smoothly!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2DXhw7gygcH01BSi5GKs0q?si=d2f608e56074401b

15/05/2023

Fight the Monday Blues with Take A Cue 's latest "Freestyle Friday" episode. Erik S. Donough and Jen Wise discuss concert prep and maintaining a sound work/life balance. Commiserate with the team as as they "Limp to the Finish Line"!

Watch/listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/pod/show/takeacue/episodes/021---Freestyle-Friday-Limping-To-The-Finish-Line-e23rh5i

01/05/2023

Episode 20 is out! - What's your "Why"?

Erik S. Donough and Jen Wise chat about what got them into teaching, and what keeps them going now. Plus, Erik and Jen share thoughts on the topic shared from educators from across the country.

Listen to Episode 20 - What's your "Why"? here:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/pod/show/takeacue/episodes/020---Whats-Your-Why-e238d9m

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/pod/show/takeacue/episodes/020---Whats-Your-Why-e238d9m

01/05/2023

and chat about what got them into teaching, and about what keeps them going now. In addition, Erik and Jen bring in some thoughts from other music educators from across the country!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/pod/show/takeacue/episodes/020---Whats-Your-Why-e238d9m

02/04/2023

Jen & Erik bring on John Leister. John is an incredibly experienced musician, music teacher, and administrator. The trio offer insights from both sides of the interview table to help out teachers looking for their first job or a new position. This conversation is cut into two episodes and will be released over the course of a couple of weeks.
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31/03/2023

Friends, we are SO excited to present our next TWO episodes with John Leister this weekend! John was incredibly gracious with his time and his experience as an expert teacher and administrator. We discussed how to get the interview and then how to land the job. The episode was so packed full of great stories and info. that we had to break it up over two shows. Stay tuned!!

28/03/2023

The all-5th grade string ensemble from 6 elementary schools (including Jen's students) sounded great! Congratulations to all of our colleagues on a successful All-Township Concert!

13/03/2023

We just wrapped up our next Freestyle Friday episode! We love chatting about anything, and that's pretty much what we did! See you Friday!

07/03/2023

This month, Jen and Erik, welcome Tom Wise (yes THAT Tom Wise-Jen’s husband ❤️) to discuss their experiences teaching band in a small school/small school district.

Episode 16 is a real must-listen for those of you entering the practice or currently teaching a smaller program.

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10/02/2023

We're super excited to release Episode 14 of Take A Cue which features previews of a handful of the amazing conference presentations coming up this month! Take a listen and get yourself ready for the conference!

https://youtu.be/v6mJ2mZG3Lo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JhUa0FLIf1fFvqxTJHGJX?si=SyvGOAt_S3KX0sLM_J8oqA

30/01/2023

It's always a momentous occasion when our paths cross in real life!