Music Teacher Coffee Talk
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/
Latest episodes
Jul 6, 2025 • 48min
MTCT #181: 2025 Summer Book Club, Part 2
Carrie and Tanya discuss Part 2 of "Music as a Vehicle" by Ashley Cuthbertson as part of the 2025 Music Teacher Coffee Talk summer book club.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
MTCT #180: 2025 Summer Book Club, Part 1
Tanya and Carrie discuss Part 1 of "Music as a Vehicle" by Ashley Cuthbertson as part of the 2025 Music Teacher Coffee Talk summer book club.
May 19, 2025 • 53min
MTCT #179: Summer Learning Plans
Tanya and Carrie discuss the importance of summer learning and their plans for professional development over the summer.
May 5, 2025 • 59min
MTCT #178: Continuation Songs
MTCT #178: Continuation Songs by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
Apr 22, 2025 • 57min
MTCT #177: Outside Singing Games, Part 2
MTCT #177: Outside Singing Games, Part 2 by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 1min
MTCT #176: Managing Spring Fever Behavior
Tanya and Carrie talk about strategies and lesson ideas that help when managing Spring Fever behavior challenges in the music room.
Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
MTCT #175: 2025 OAKE Conference Reflection
Carrie and Tanya talk about their takeaways and favorite moments from the 2025 Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) national conference that was held in Chicago in March, 2025.
Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
MTCT #174: Post Performance Ponderings
Carrie and Tanya talk about recent grade-level performances they've led at their schools.
Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
MTCT #173: Simple Sub Plans
Carrie and Tanya share some ideas and tips for when you need to leave sub plans in the music room.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 56min
MTCT #172: Brewing Up Fresh Ideas with Music Teacher Coffee Talk
The hosts share creative Valentine's Day lesson ideas and reflect on the importance of student engagement in music education. They discuss inspiring fifth graders through solo auditions and effective formative assessment strategies. Innovative methods for rhythmic and melodic activities are explored, emphasizing minimal grading and the use of manipulatives. Engaging students with call and response songs and heart-themed lessons adds fun to learning. Membership benefits and new opportunities for collaboration are introduced, highlighting resources for music educators.
