Leadership Gone Wrong byDr. Matthew Arau March 29, 2025 0 Have you ever had a leader who just didn’t lead well? If you have, then you know first-hand what a...
Lead from Dissonance to Harmony byDr. Matthew Arau January 10, 2025 0 Leadership is not always sunshine and rainbows. In fact, leading can be hard, but it is in the struggle where...
Teaching Leadership and Character Through Music byDr. Matthew Arau December 11, 2024 0 We can strengthen our leadership skills through the study of music, whether listening, singing, or playing. Music rehearsals are an...
Embrace the Change byDr. Matthew Arau October 27, 2024 0 By Dr. Matthew Arau The seasons are transitioning from summer to fall and change is in the air. The leaves...
Making JOY Your Tonal Center: The Six Keys to Fulfillment and Well-being in Teaching Music byDr. Matthew Arau October 24, 2024 0 What are some of the most joyous moments you have experienced in your life? Were you in nature? Were you...
Conquering Overwhelm byDr. Matthew Arau August 8, 2024 0 Leading can lead to all sorts of stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and overwhelm, and yet we rarely talk about the real...
Student Leadership Interview Questions byDr. Matthew Arau May 5, 2024 0 The end of this school year is near, and it’s the perfect time for the selection of next year’s student...
Get Real! byDr. Matthew Arau April 8, 2024 0 Have you ever felt you needed to be someone you’re not to earn respect and admiration? I know I have....
Giving Feedback and Feedforward byDr. Matthew Arau March 30, 2024 0 Student leaders can raise the bar for everyone in the group through teaching their peers and giving constructive feedback and...
Conflict Resolution Solutions byDr. Matthew Arau February 19, 2024 0 Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Can’t we all just get along?” I certainly have, but the truth is...
Leadership Resolutions byDr. Matthew Arau January 8, 2024 0 2024 is here and with the arrival of January, many of us have taken the time to write out New...
The Gift of Presence byDr. Matthew Arau December 11, 2023 0 When I was a young kid, I remember how excited I felt the morning of Christmas, waking up early and...