Episodes

In this episode, we'll go over simple strategies to set your music classroom up for success. Whether you teach on a cart, have a small classroom, or have a large classroom, you'll find some tips that will work for you. …

In this episode, Audrey Jones and I have a discussion about what it's like to teach in a large, Title 1 school. You'll discover that although it gets a little overwhelming at times, every day is a new day and …

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to build relationships with your students as the music teacher. It can be overwhelming trying to connect with your students when you have so many of them. But, there are strate...

In this episode, Justin Griffith and I talk about teaching composing to your students, how to use technology, even if you don't have much of it, and starting a pitched percussion (or any other) ensemble. He shares so many am...

In this episode, 3 teachers share their stories of how they became an elementary music teacher and how joining the HARMONY membership has helped them gain momentum in their teaching and balance in their work-home life. Downlo...

Are you struggling to find a work-home life balance you so desperately need as an elementary music teacher? In this episode, I'm going to share with you 5 tips that will help you go into the school year with a …

How can you start the school year off with success? What are ways you can reflect on last school year and adapt things to work for this coming school year? We'll explore that and more in this podcast episode. You …

I'm so excited about today's episode with David Row. We're discussing a little bit of everything pertaining to Orff, centers, puppets, and books. His teaching style is just so much fun, and I loved talking with him about al...

It's 4th of July, which means it's America's birthday. So, what better way to celebrate than by sharing 10 of my favorite Patriotic songs to teach to elementary students, both old and new. You can read the blog post that …

In episode 52, we discussed how to go about choosing teaching resources to use in your own unique classroom. But today, I want to share some of my favorite resources and why I like them just so darn much. You …

Today's episode is a guest interview with Jane Marsilio from sillyomusic.com . I'm so excited about this episode, because we're talking all about how to use routines to effectively help with classroom management in the eleme...

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to choose music resources to teach when there's so much out there! It can get so overwhelming with so much available and not knowing what to pick! I'm going to break …

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to address the "it must be nice to get summers off" statement. Even if you've never heard someone say this before, you may have felt some guilt around having summers off. …

In this episode, Kristen and I will discuss music literacy. She has some amazing advice and insights when it comes to helping kids not just learn to count notes, but understand how rhythms and note reading all fit together ...

In this episode, we'll discuss easy ways to prepare your music classroom for summer. You'll learn how to store your instruments, what to do with the other resources, and why thinking about the beginning of next school year i...

In this episode, we'll explore exactly you need to know about putting on a talent show. If you've never put on a talent show before, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start and how exactly to do it. This …

Today, I'm interviewing Erin Elliott, who breaks down the steps she takes to teach Orff-Schulwerk in her classroom. In this episode you'll learn: -how to get started teaching with the Orff method -ways to attend an Orff level...

In this episode, I'm going to be super honest and real with you. Anxiety is something I've suffered with for years and I want to share strategies that have worked for me with you, so hopefully you can feel like …

In this episode, I'll explain 3 simple ways you can use keyboards in your music classroom. We'll discuss, how to use them in centers, as a full keyboard lab, or for small group instruction, even if you're not a pianist …

I’m so excited about today’s guest Stacey Garrepy. Shes in her 3rd year of teaching elementary music at a Classical Christian school while also in her 3rd year in the PhD program at UNC Greensboro. Today, we’re going to hav...

In this episode, we're going to talk about what to do with your students in the music room during testing week. You'll learn effective, yet simple strategies, that still teach your students music, yet isn't overwhelming them...

In episode 41, we talked about the importance of not losing your musicianship. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to bring your musicianship into your classroom. It's ok if you don't do things like the music t...

In this episode, we're going to have an honest conversation about why you shouldn't lose your musicianship. You're so busy as a music teacher and in your private life, that practicing your instrument looks a lot different th...

In this episode, we'll discuss ways to advocate for your music program during Music in our Schools Month. Some ways to advocate aren't just about barging into your latest Congressman's office and demanding respect. Most of t...