
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

Jan 22, 2019 • 17min
33-How to apply the words of Martin Luther King to your teaching
In this episode, we'll discuss my absolute favorite Martin Luther King quotes and how you can apply his words to your life and teaching.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Jan 17, 2019 • 12min
32-How to celebrate Black History month in the music room
In this episode, we'll talk about ways you can celebrate black history month in the music classroom.
The Facebook Live I did where I taught "Lift Every Voice and Sing" can be found here.
I mentioned two blog posts that can be found here:
How to teach students to write a rap
5 ways to teach music in a low income school
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Jan 10, 2019 • 8min
31-How to get back into the swing of things after break
In this podcast episode, we'll explore ways you can find your motivation as you head back to school after Winter break.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Jan 2, 2019 • 19min
30-My top 5 podcast episodes from 2018
In this episode, I share my 5 favorite episodes from 2018. You can also read "My Top 10 Music Education Blog Posts" here... www.thedomesticmusician.com/my-top-10-music-education-blog-posts-from-2018/
This has been a great year and I can't wait for what 2019 has in store.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Dec 19, 2018 • 20min
29-Ways teachers can really relax over Winter break
In this episode, we'll discuss how you can really relax over Winter break. It's so hard to leave work at work and to "turn your brain off". But, self care is so important and in this episode we'll talk about how you can really unwind.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Nov 26, 2018 • 23min
28-5 reasons I'm thankful for music education
In this episode, I'm going to share 5 reasons I'm thankful for music education.
I'll discuss:
1. How music helps students explore creativity
2. Why music class doesn't just teach music
3. Why every child can learn music
4. The importance of students working together in music class
5. How music class exposes students to the world around them
The blog posts mentioned in this episode:
-Teaching music and learning styles... https://www.thedomesticmusician.com/teaching-music-learning-styles/
-How to integrate music and foreign language (look for links at the end of the blog post to other ways to integrate music)... https://www.thedomesticmusician.com/how-to-integrate-music-and-foreign-language/
-How to teach music to the hearing impaired child... https://www.thedomesticmusician.com/how-to-teach-music-to-the-hearing-impaired-child/
-Music speaks autism... https://www.thedomesticmusician.com/music-and-autism/
-Is music education really that important... https://www.thedomesticmusician.com/benefits-of-music-education/
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Nov 15, 2018 • 22min
27-5 things I'm thankful for this year
In this episode, I want to talk about 5 things I'm thankful for. This episode is a little different, because I break away from the normal music education episodes, and share my heart with you a little bit.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Nov 8, 2018 • 9min
26-The importance of teaching music from other cultures
In this episode, we'll talk about why teaching your students music from other countries and cultures is so important and ways to go about doing this.
Don't forget to grab your free resource and you can download the free "40 Children's Songs from Around the World" PDF mentioned in this episode here.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Nov 1, 2018 • 17min
25-Tips for simplifying lesson planning- part 2
In this episode, we'll discuss:
-how to keep planning and teaching the lesson simple when you're just starting out
-ways to keep yourself from over planning
-how to use lesson plans from last year
Don't forget to check out my website to grab your free resource and you can download the free "20 Fun Filler Activities" PDF mentioned in this episode here.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Oct 25, 2018 • 17min
24-Tips for simplifying lesson planning...part 1
In this episode, we'll discuss:
-ways to use old textbooks and other resources
-simplifying by combining lessons per grade level
-how to organize your lessons by teaching standards
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.