The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education

In this episode, we'll go over simple strategies to set your music classroom up for success.  Whether you teach on a cart, have a small classroom, or have a large classroom, you'll find some tips that will work for you.  The blog posts that go right along with this episode are: Setting up Your Classroom for Maximum Effectiveness  Ideas for Decorating Your Classroom 5 of the Best Music Education Quotes I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

In this episode, Audrey Jones and I have a discussion about what it's like to teach in a large, Title 1 school.  You'll discover that although it gets a little overwhelming at times, every day is a new day and your students need you! Audrey Jones is a fifth year teacher at a large title one school in Texas. She's passionate about cultural relevance and compassion in the classroom. Outside of school, she's a runner, worshipper, and a dog mama to the cutest dog in the world.  You can find Audrey on social media here:  Instagram  Facebook  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to build relationships with your students as the music teacher.  It can be overwhelming trying to connect with your students when you have so many of them.  But, there are strategies and ways that you can effectively connect with them.  You can read the blog post that goes right along with the podcast episode here.  The strategies mentioned in this episode include: It takes time Learn your students names Have a talk to me box Talk about things unrelated to music Say "hi" and welcome them Realize when it's ok to stop teaching and come back to a lesson Remember the students acting out might need the most love Eat lunch with them sometimes Care about what they care about Positive reinforcement goes a long way I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

In this episode, Justin Griffith and I talk about teaching composing to your students, how to use technology, even if you don't have much of it, and starting a pitched percussion (or any other) ensemble.  He shares so many amazing and helpful advice for elementary music teachers.  After studying classical voice & graduating with a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of North Texas in 2005, Justin Griffith began teaching music at Vitovsky Elementary School in Midlothian, Texas.  Since then, he's continued developing skills as an educator, songwriter, composer, performer, & audio engineer.  Music is the focus, but the ultimate goal is to teach children how to be good humans.  Building a comfortable & safe environment while providing a lifelong outlet for students is the foundation of his philosophy.  You can connect with Justin here:  Instagram   Twitter    I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

In this episode, 3 teachers share their stories of how they became an elementary music teacher and how joining the HARMONY membership has helped them gain momentum in their teaching and balance in their work-home life.   Download a FREE HARMONY lesson plan pack sample right here. How will joining HARMONY change your life for the better?  To find out and to sign up for HARMONY, click here.    I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

Are you struggling to find a work-home life balance you so desperately need as an elementary music teacher?  In this episode, I'm going to share with you 5 tips that will help you go into the school year with a little more ease.   You can read the blog post that goes along with this episode here. To sign up for HARMONY that was mentioned in this episode, click here.    I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

How can you start the school year off with success?  What are ways you can reflect on last school year and adapt things to work for this coming school year?  We'll explore that and more in this podcast episode.  You can also read this blog post to get even more tips to help you prepare for the upcoming school year.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

I'm so excited about today's episode with David Row.  We're discussing a little bit of everything pertaining to Orff, centers, puppets, and books.  His teaching style is just so much fun, and I loved talking with him about all the things and am so honored to have him on the podcast.  David Row loves teaching music to kids.  A Nebraska native and Midwesterner at heart, David now lives and teaches in the Cherokee County School District outside of Atlanta, GA.  He holds a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, completed three levels and a master course in Orff Schulwerk training, and has extensive experience with critical thinking in the arts.  David is an active clinician and has presented workshops at state and local conventions across the country.  He loves sharing and networking with other educators and tries to actively engage the larger music education community through his podcast, social media, and with "Musical Monday" LIVE videos on Facebook where he shares his lessons for the week along with favorite resources, tips, and tricks.  On his blog, MakeMomentsMatter.org, David shares ideas about classroom content, management, lesson plans, critical thinking, and much more! You can find out more about David, including his podcast and resources at MakeMomentsMatter.org. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

It's 4th of July, which means it's America's birthday.  So, what better way to celebrate than by sharing 10 of my favorite Patriotic songs to teach to elementary students, both old and new.    You can read the blog post that goes right along with this episode here.  It contains links to listen to snippets of some of the songs mentioned as well as some YouTube links as well.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. 

In episode 52, we discussed how to go about choosing teaching resources to use in your own unique classroom.  But today, I want to share some of my favorite resources and why I like them just so darn much.   You can find most of these resources I discussed today here.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.