The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education
Jessica Peresta
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.
Come and join the Facebook community at www.facebook.com/groups/elementarymusicteachercommunity.
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.
Come and join the Facebook community at www.facebook.com/groups/elementarymusicteachercommunity.
Episodes
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May 14, 2018 • 14min
3- Springtime activities for the music classroom
In this episode, I will talk about my favorite Springtime activities for the music classroom.
We'll discuss:
-creating a rainstorm using instruments
-a fun composing activity about Spring
-4 songs about rain and ideas for teaching them
If your lessons aren't going according to plan and you need some ideas for "those days", this "20 Fun Music Filler Activities" printable will help you.
To see the songs that were mentioned in this episode, click here.
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.
May 12, 2018 • 13min
2-How to teach music in a low income school
Teaching in a low income school has its own set of unique challenges. These are the strategies that worked for me...
-Do what works and don't compare yourself to other teachers
-Gain the students trust
-Teach with what you have
-Bring real world experiences to them
-Some days don't teach music (what?!?!?!) If you are new to teaching music, here is a free cheat sheet I created called "20 Things You Need to Know Before Teaching Music in an Elementary School."
I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.
May 6, 2018 • 8min
1-Welcome to The Elementary Music Teacher podcast
Welcome to The Elementary Music Teacher podcast! Hi, I'm Jessica, and I'm excited you're here. In this podcast, my hope is that you'll find the mentorship and support you've been needing in your elementary music teaching career.
