Music Teacher Coffee Talk
Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
We are Kodály inspired elementary music teachers who love to share songs, activities, lessons, and ideas for the music room. Show notes at https://musicteachercoffeetalkpodcast.blogspot.com/
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
MTCT #193-New Year, Same You, New Plans!
Carrie and Tanya talk about plans for January
Nov 30, 2025 • 50min
MTCT #192: A Kodály Meets Dalcroze Conversation with Crystal Henricks
MTCT #192: A Kodály Meets Dalcroze Conversation with Crystal Henricks by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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Nov 16, 2025 • 51min
MTCT #191- LIVE from the OAKE WD Mini Conference
Carrie and Tanya answer questions LIVE at the Western Division Organization of Kodály Educators Mini Conference 2025!
Nov 16, 2025 • 45min
MTCT #190- Thanksgiving Ideas We Are Thankful For
Tanya and Carrie talk turkey- or songs about turkeys and other Thanksgiving themed music in the elementary music room!
Oct 12, 2025 • 39min
MTCT #188: Lifelong Learning with Katrina Hedrick
Carrie and Tanya talk with Katrina Hedrick about the importance of lifelong learning and professional development in music education.
Sep 28, 2025 • 1h
MTCT #187: Carrie's Contemplations from Orff Schulwerk Level II
Carrie talks about her experience taking Orff Schulwerk Level II this past summer.
Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 8min
MTCT #186: Tanya's Takeaways from World Music Pedagogy
Carrie asks Tanya about her experience taking World Music Pedagogy training this past summer.
Aug 31, 2025 • 40min
MTCT #185: Music as a Vehicle, with Ashley Cuthbertson
Carrie and Tanya chat with Ashley Cuthbertson, the author of "Music as a Vehicle: A Practice Guide to Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching in Today's Music Classrooms"
Aug 17, 2025 • 44min
MTCT #184: Desert Island Music Room Essentials
MTCT #184: Desert Island Music Room Essentials by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
67 snips
Aug 4, 2025 • 1h
MTCT #183: 2025 Summer Book Club, Part 4
The hosts dive into humorous song interpretations and creative storytelling, blending music theory with playful dialogue. They highlight the importance of music education's real-world relevance and discuss innovative, culturally responsive teaching methods. Navigating music standards and emphasizing student engagement, they advocate for adaptable lesson plans. Reflections on a bluegrass festival add a personal touch, while the introduction of new music resources like 'Shadows in the Moonlight' enriches classroom learning.
