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
Mentioned books
Dec 13, 2018 • 1h 6min
#024, Rejuvenation and renewal during winter break
In this podcast episode, Aileen talks with Emily Karst about rejuvenating and reflecting during winter break. Aileen and Emily discuss their favorite reads, teaching tips, how to reflect on the year, how to connect with your students and family, and more!
Nov 29, 2018 • 27min
#023, Winter Holidays In The Music Room
In this episode, Aileen discusses her favorite ways to celebrate Christmas and other winter holidays in the music room, from mixers to picture books and more!
Nov 8, 2018 • 1h 2min
#022, Learning Styles in the Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss learning styles in the music room, physical, visual, and aural strategies for practicing rhythm and melody, and other modalities of teaching.
Oct 25, 2018 • 17min
#021, Giving Students Input On Programs
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her process for giving students input for a musical program and helping them to create aspects of the performance.
Oct 10, 2018 • 46min
#020, STEAM In The Music Room
In this episode, Aileen interviews Emily Anderson Karst about STEAM, or STEM, in the music room. Benefits of STEAM education are discussed, as well as sample activities, ideas for coding, and more!
Sep 19, 2018 • 28min
#019, Classroom Management Strategies For The Music Room
In this episode, Aileen discusses strategies for classroom management in the music room, from staying calm to giving students choice. Anecdotal stories will be shared, as well as specific strategies to try in your music lessons.
Sep 4, 2018 • 41min
#018: Music Technology We Love: Musiquest and Sketch a Song
In this episode, Aileen and Katie talk to Jacob Zax, CEO of Edify, about the music apps Musiquest and Sketch a Song. Ideas for classroom use and lesson creation will be shared.
Aug 21, 2018 • 39min
#017: Ten Things We Did to Prepare for the School Year
In this episode, Katie and I talk about ten ways we prepared for the school year this summer, from practicing ukulele, to reading educational texts, to organizing with a wonderful productivity tool!
Jun 10, 2018 • 18min
#016, Three Ideas For Professional Development This Summer
In this episode, Aileen gives three ideas for developing professionally this summer, from specific podcast episodes to her free 5-day challenge!
May 19, 2018 • 36min
#015, Day In The Life Of A Music Teacher
In this episode, Aileen and Katie discuss a typical day as a music teacher, from schedule specifics, to lesson ideas for each grade level, to working with small groups and centers. Visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com for more music education ideas.
