Episodes

In this episode, Elisa Jansen Jones and I discuss mentorship for elementary music teacher's. Mentorship is usually just thought of as being assigned one teacher to help you when you're starting out in your teaching career. ...

In this episode, we'll discuss 4 ways to deal with music teacher burnout. You feel like you’re like the little engine that could and you’re barely making it. Maybe this is your first year teaching, so you’ve never experienc...

In this episode, we'll explore ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in the music room. Ideas were shared from this blog post. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the …

In this episode, we'll talk about the super powers you have as a music teacher. You may have hard days, but each day you get to change the lives of your students through the power of music. You can read …

In this episode, we'll talk about an easy Valentine's Day activity, how to keep it simple with your lower elementary kiddos, a rhythm heart activity, and a way to foster a sense of community with positive phrases. For 5 Valen...

This episode originally aired on this Facebook Live. In this episode, we'll discuss ways you can plan, pick out, and implement programs. Even if you have no resources or have never put a program on before, you can do this! …

In this episode, we'll discuss my absolute favorite Martin Luther King quotes and how you can apply his words to your life and teaching. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, …

In this episode, we'll talk about ways you can celebrate black history month in the music classroom. The Facebook Live I did where I taught "Lift Every Voice and Sing" can be found here. I mentioned two blog posts that …

In this podcast episode, we'll explore ways you can find your motivation as you head back to school after Winter break. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the …

In this episode, I share my 5 favorite episodes from 2018. You can also read "My Top 10 Music Education Blog Posts" here... www.thedomesticmusician.com/my-top-10-music-education-blog-posts-from-2018/ This has been a great ...

In this episode, we'll discuss how you can really relax over Winter break. It's so hard to leave work at work and to "turn your brain off". But, self care is so important and in this episode we'll talk about …

In this episode, I'm going to share 5 reasons I'm thankful for music education. I'll discuss: 1. How music helps students explore creativity 2. Why music class doesn't just teach music 3. Why every child can learn music 4. Th...

In this episode, I want to talk about 5 things I'm thankful for. This episode is a little different, because I break away from the normal music education episodes, and share my heart with you a little bit. I'd love …

In this episode, we'll talk about why teaching your students music from other countries and cultures is so important and ways to go about doing this. Don't forget to grab your free resource and you can download the free "40 …

In this episode, we'll discuss: -how to keep planning and teaching the lesson simple when you're just starting out -ways to keep yourself from over planning -how to use lesson plans from last year Don't forget to check out my...

In this episode, we'll discuss: -ways to use old textbooks and other resources -simplifying by combining lessons per grade level -how to organize your lessons by teaching standards I'd love for you to leave a rating and a rev...

In this episode, I'll share with you an answer I gave to one of the music teachers I mentor about how to handle a behavior problem child in the music room. Click here for a free printable to help you …

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about why I'm a teacherpreneur and what it's like being one. If you've wondered why I do what I do, or what a teacherpreneur is exactly, than this episode is for you. I'd …

In this episode, I'm going to teach the activity "Pass the Pumpkin." Even if you're already familiar with this activity, I'm going to talk about how to make it even more musical, ways to extend this lesson, how upper elementa...

This elementary music lesson "Peanut Sat On a Railroad Track" is a speech piece that adds instruments to it that your students will love! I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, …

In this episode, we'll discover real ways you can beat imposter syndrome and stop comparing yourself once and for all to other music teachers. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, …

In episode 18, I'll go over why teaching songwriting and composition in elementary music isn't scary. If you're new to teaching your students to compose, just the very thought can make you want to run to the corner and suck …

In this episode, we're going to talk all about teaching kids to sing in elementary music. I wrote a blog post about teaching kids to sing that you can check out here . I'd love for you to leave a …

In this episode, you'll be able to listen to one of the 20 lessons from inside The Elementary Music Teacher Blueprint course. The Elementary Music Teacher Blueprint teaches everything you need to know to successfully teach el...