Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Carrie and Tanya chat with Tom Michalek, music educator and current president of the Organization of American Kodály Educators. We talk about the Kodály philosophy, the benefits of joining OAKE, and about the 2024 OAKE National Conference that will be held in Chicago March 6-9.

Tanya and Carrie share songs and activities they are using in their 3rd grade general music lessons this week.

Carrie and Tanya have a powerful conversation with Dr. Karen Howard about issues and ideas around diversity and culturally responsive teaching in music education.

Carrie and Tanya share songs and activities they are using in their 2nd grade general music lessons this week.

David Row joins Carrie and Tanya to discuss ideas and strategies for creativity through improvisation in the Orff-inspired classroom.

Carrie and Tanya talk about the songs and activities they are doing with their 1st graders this week.

Carrie and Tanya welcome Beth Duhon to discuss ideas for implementing summer learning into your classroom.

Tanya and Carrie share songs and activities they are doing with their Kindergarten students this week, including ideas for establishing routines and procedures with young musicians entering the music room for the first time.

MTCT #159: Starting the School Year: Putting First Things First by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

Carrie and Tanya share ideas for summer learning such as classes, podcasts, and book recommendations.