THE FLIPSIDE
The Flipside is a space for rethinking music education. Through honest reflection, bold ideas, and real-world experiences, this blog challenges traditional assumptions and explores what music learning can become. From modern band and inclusive practices to creativity, community, and lifelong musicianship, The Flipside looks beyond “the way it’s always been” and asks what truly serves students.
I Thought Music Teachers Had to Stand at the Center of the Room
I used to think becoming a music teacher meant becoming the person at the center of the room: confident, commanding, comfortable with everyone watching. The problem was, that never fully felt like me. For years, I thought something was wrong with that. This post is about discovering that teaching does not have to look only one way and neither does leadership.