by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 3, 2026 | All, Improve Your Skills
Between MMC and CMEA, the past 2 weekends have been a whirlwind of education, planning committee duties, time with friends, and learning. I thought I’d sum up my three big takeaways from the last two weekends. 1. David Frego is delightful and Dalcroze is...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 11, 2025 | All, Improve Your Skills
Last week was an amazing time in Chicago with my OAKE family. It’s always healing for the soul to spend time with your music teacher friends and this weekend was no exception. Here are my takeaways. Connecting Elementary and Secondary I was in a presentation...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 7, 2024 | Concerts, Improve Your Skills
We all had conducting courses in college but if you don’t teach an ensemble, you don’t use it as often. Maybe you feel a little out of practice, or maybe you are looking to feel more effective when you are conducting. Here are some of my best conducting...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 6, 2021 | All, Improve Your Skills, Kodaly
I’ve just gotten back from my third Kodaly level in Oklahoma, and I’m SO excited that I finally have my levels done! Shoutout to the amazing teachers I’ve had through the three levels in Mt. Pleasant, Portland and Norman. I am so appreciative of all...
