The Music Room
Aileen Miracle
The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com
Episodes
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May 5, 2021 • 43min
#064, Collaboration In The Music Room
In this episode, Aileen interviews two colleagues, Ashley Ellerman and Sarah King, about collaboration in the music room. They discuss projects they've collaborated on, tech tools, and more!
Apr 14, 2021 • 20min
#063, Music Curriculum Suggestions
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses different print and digital music education curricula, as well as print and digital resources, with suggestions for creating your own!
Mar 24, 2021 • 26min
#062, What We Can Learn From This Year
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses what we can learn from this year, from tech tools, to building student relationships, to educating ourselves about social justice. Specific ideas for learning from this year and implementing next year are shared.
Mar 10, 2021 • 50min
#061, Gender Neutrality in the Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Amy Abbott about gender neutrality in the music room. They discuss song choices, language adaptations, and more, to help students feel safe in the music classroom.
Feb 24, 2021 • 25min
#060, Time Management For Music Teachers
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how she manages time as a blogger and podcaster, and as a music teacher. Business strategies such as batching and scheduling are discussed, with ideas for adapting to the music classroom.
Feb 10, 2021 • 50min
#059, What's Working in the Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss what's working in the socially distanced and virtual music classrooms, from lesson ideas, to tech platforms, to building relationships with students.
Dec 7, 2020 • 25min
#058, Steady Beat And Rhythm
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses strategies for teaching students the difference between steady beat and rhythm. From steady beat activities to tracking icons, to instrument playing, lots of tried and true activities are shared!
Nov 18, 2020 • 19min
#057, Self Care For Music Teachers
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses self-care for music teachers, from reading for enjoyment, to saying no (when it's not a hard yes.)
Oct 22, 2020 • 54min
#056, Tech Tools For The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Katie Wardrobe from Midnight Music about tech tools for the music room, from tools for lesson delivery, productivity, portfolios, and more!
Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 14min
#055, Successes And Challenges This Fall In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen talks with frequent co-host Katie, as well as Carrie and Tanya from the Music Teacher Coffee Talk Podcast, about successes and challenges this fall with in person and distance learning in the music room. They discuss what feels the same, what feels different, their favorite activities, and more!
