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Feeling stuck in the mid-year slump and wondering if technology is just one more thing to manage? In this episode, Bryson is joined by veteran music educator and technology expert Amy Burns to talk about how tech can actually make your life easier in the music classroom, not harder

Together, they unpack common misconceptions about music technology, explore how tech can enhance (not replace) music-making, and share realistic ways to use digital tools even if you don’t have 1:1 devices. From engaging reluctant learners to saving serious time on lesson planning, file conversions, and daily workflows, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can use right away without overhauling everything you already do. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t add one more thing,” this episode might just change your mind.

Episode Chapters:

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:12 Why now is the right time to add a new tech tool
• 2:46 Does technology belong in the elementary music classroom? (common misconceptions)
• 5:17 Making tech work without 1:1 devices (accessibility & equity)
• 9:55 Favorite go-to tools for music teachers
• 13:25 Why versatility matters when choosing tech tools
• 19:34 How technology can actually save you time
• 25:07 Amy’s Masterclass (what teachers will take away)
• 27:32 Takeaways
  
  

Links and Resources:

• The Elementary Music Summit®
• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• Join Elementary Music EDGE™

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