The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education
Are you an elementary music teacher? Maybe you’re worn out, overwhelmed, or feel like it gets harder each year.
Hi, I’m Jessica, and it’s my passion to help elementary music teachers, just like you, figure out your unique teaching style. In this podcast, I'll share helpful tips and strategies, work-home life balance tips, and mindset blocks, while helping give you the motivation you need to gain momentum in your teaching so you can continue being the music teacher rock star you already are.
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Latest episodes
Mar 12, 2025 • 11min
311- A Few of My Favorite Manipulatives
There are so many manipulatives you can use in the music room. In this episode, I share a few of my favorites.What does it mean to practice the art of the pause? In this episode, I dive into that and explain how you can apply this to your own life. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide. Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica. Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here. Sign up for the Harmony membership here Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Mar 5, 2025 • 11min
310- Tips and Tricks for Bucket Drumming
Have you wanted to implement bucket drumming in your classroom, but you're not quite sure how to begin? In this quick tip episode, I let you know some ideas that have worked great for me.What does it mean to practice the art of the pause? In this episode, I dive into that and explain how you can apply this to your own life. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide. Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica. Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here. Sign up for the Harmony membership here Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Feb 26, 2025 • 12min
309- Growth Mindset for Kids in the Music Room
We talk a lot about growth mindset, but have never discussed what exactly it means in the music room. In this episode, we'll break down how to encourage growth mindset in your students and ways to help them develop it.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica.
Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here.
Sign up for the Harmony membership here
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Feb 19, 2025 • 15min
308- Why I'm Not for Everyone and Why That's OK
This episode is a little bit different than my normal content. But, for all of my supporters out there, I love you and am so grateful for each and everyone of you.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica.
Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here.
Sign up for the Harmony membership here
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Feb 12, 2025 • 12min
307- Practicing the Art of the Pause
What does it mean to practice the art of the pause? In this episode, I dive into that and explain how you can apply this to your own life.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica.
Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here.
Sign up for the Harmony membership here
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
7 snips
Feb 5, 2025 • 14min
306- Why There Are Many Pieces to Curriculum Design
Explore the intricate world of curriculum design in music education, where diverse student needs shape teaching strategies. Delve into the personal experiences of educators that highlight practical methods to boost engagement. Learn why each piece of the curriculum puzzle is essential for effective music learning and how thoughtful design can transform your teaching approach.
Jan 29, 2025 • 10min
305- How to Get the Most Out of a PLC
How can you get the most out of your PLC? In this episode, I talk about ways that have worked best for me and my PLC.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica.
Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here.
Enroll in the Harmony membership site here
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Jan 22, 2025 • 17min
304- Time Blocking and Why it Works
What is time blocking and why does it work? In this episode, I break down the reasons I love time blocking so much and how it's been a game changer for me and my calendar.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica.
Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here.
Enroll in the Harmony membership site here
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Jan 15, 2025 • 14min
303- Dealing with Negative Co-Workers
We all have dealt with negative co-workers before. It can be so hard showing up to work each day with these people around us. But, there are definitely ways to do your job effectively and efficiently while navigating working within the negativity around you. Listen in as I explain strategies that have worked well for me.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Sign up for teacher coaching or business coaching with Jessica.
Find out more about the Curriculum Design Roadmap course here.
Enroll in the Harmony membership site here
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Jan 8, 2025 • 11min
302- It's Not Your Job to Make Every Student Love Music Class
Every student won't love music class and that's ok! In this episode, we'll explore why that's perfectly normal and how to change your thinking around this if it's affecting you in a negative way.
Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop
Grab your free Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.
Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music
Enroll in the Harmony Elementary Music Teacher Membership
Join the Curriculum Design Roadmap Course
