by vmplusone | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
DAMTA President’s Message Jan. 2017 Hello DAMTA! Welcome to 2017! I hope the New Year brings you all the desires of your heart. I think there’s a lot of good in new beginnings. When we leave the pain and disappointments of yesterday behind and try anew. The older one...
by vmplusone | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
DAMTA President’s Message Nov. 2016 In Defense of Emotion I know I’m a bit late with this month’s message, but I’m glad I waited. Yesterday we had a fall course presentation by Alejandro Cremaschi. He was telling us about Spanish and Latin American music, which is...
by vmplusone | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
DAMTA President’s Message Oct. 2016 Hello DAMTA! I want to throw something out there that’s been bugging me. I’ve always tried to get my young (and not so young!) students to count out loud. They always resist it, but their rhythm always improves when they do. I also...
by vmplusone | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
DAMTA President’s Message Sept. 2016 Hello DAMTA! Your president Vince Madison here. Welcome to another school year! Sorry for the late message, but it’s been a little crazy this year. I had an interesting lesson today that I want to share with you. I teach two young...
by vmplusone | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
DAMTA President’s Message Aug 2016 Greetings DAMTA Members, It may be hard to believe with all the 90 degree days we’ve been having, but fall is rapidly approaching! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone once we get into the swing of regular meetings. I want to...
by vmplusone | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
DAMTA President’s Message May 2016 I read an article a few days ago that I want every teacher to read. Not just every DAMTA teacher. Every teacher. It was entitled; “What Students Really Need to Hear.” It was written by Chase Mielke. I don’t know who he is, but he has...
