Episodes
May 28, 2025
Don't Wait...Advocate - Quick & Creative Ideas to Advocate for Your Music Program
Feel like your amazing music program is flying under the radar? Do you wish more people understood the incredible impact you have on your students? You're not alone in wanting more support and recognition! This week on The Ha...
May 21, 2025
Survival Secrets - Five Tips for When You're Just Done
Feeling like you're sprinting towards the edge of disaster with no way out...and you just might collapse before you get there? đ© Let's talk about Survival Secrets for music teachers because you deserve to make it through the ...
May 14, 2025
May Mayhem...Meet the Outdoor Music Classroom
Feeling like your music room has turned into a bouncy house as the weather warms up? Are those end-of-year wiggles reaching critical mass? You're not alone in the May Mayhem! This week on The Happy Music Teacher, we've got a ...
May 7, 2025
Music Teacher Side Hustle Secrets
Have you ever dreamed of making extra money sharing your music skills online? Our guest, Evan Price from Artist Collective, helps music teachers like you do just that! Learn simple ways to turn what you know into income and m...
May 6, 2025
Don't Sweat the Concert - It's Gonna be Fine
Are you feeling that familiar knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach as your concert approaches? You're pouring your heart into rehearsals, but all you hear are forgotten lyrics and excuses about why they can't be at the ...
April 30, 2025
Exhausted Teacher Barely Holding it Together - Mindset Shifts to Make it To the End of the Year
Feeling like you're running on fumes with the end of the school year in sight? Are you an exhausted teacher just trying to make it to the final bell? You are definitely not alone! This week on The Happy Music Teacher, we're t...
April 16, 2025
Testing Week Doesn't Have to Suck - Quick Strategies for Quiet Activities
Testing week is here, and if your music room feels like a silent movie marathon with a side of stressed-out students, you're not alone. Their schedules are off, energy levels are low, and anything beyond the simplest task fee...
April 2, 2025
Beyond the Bunny - 3 Spring Picture Books for Your Music Class
Picture this: Your students are completely engaged, their imaginations sparked by familiar stories, and they're learning key musical concepts without even realizing it. You'll discover how to: Explore dynamics with the hilar...
March 26, 2025
Conquer the Zombies by Gamifying Your Music Classroom
If your studentsâ energy level is more âzombie shuffleâ than of âhappy dance, Iâve got the cure! Itâs time to bring them back to life by gamifying your music classroom! Games are a game-changer (pun intended) when it comes to...
March 19, 2025
Drowning in Sticky Notes? Get Your Music Teacher Life Organized
Are you drowning in planners, sticky notes, and to-do lists that never get used? You are NOT alone! We music teachers are BUSY, and staying organized feels like an impossible dream. But donât worryâIâve been there, done that,...
March 12, 2025
Your New Teacher BFFs AwaitâHow to Build Stronger School Connections
Ever feel like the only teacher in the building who isnât in the loop? Connecting with colleagues and feeling respected as part of your school team can be a challengeâbut it doesnât have to be! In this episode, I chat with Ku...
March 5, 2025
Spring Books for the Music Classroom
Students bouncing off the walls? đžâïž Keeping them engaged this time of year can feel like a losing battle, but donât worryâIâve got your back! In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , weâre diving into the best spring boo...
Feb. 26, 2025
Teaching Music Shouldnât Be This Hard! Tips for Music Teachers Who are Over It
Ever wish you had a secret stash of tried-and-true tips to make your music teaching life easier? What if you could get 100 of themâall in one place? Teaching music is an incredible job, but letâs be realâit can also be exhaus...
Feb. 19, 2025
Teaching Tiny Musicians - Make Music Magic for Your Littles
Teaching Tiny Musicians can be both adorable and overwhelming. Do you dread the days when PreK or Kinder walk through your door? I get itâI used to feel the same way until I figured out how to capture their attention and keep...
Feb. 12, 2025
Spice Up Your Music Lessons for Big Kids
Spice Up Your Lessons for Big Kids in the Elementary Music Room Want to spice up your music lessons for big kids but find that fun activities quickly turn into chaos? In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , weâre tacklin...
Feb. 5, 2025
Engage Your Music Class with Brain Breaks and Play-Alongs
Engage Your Music Class with Brain Breaks and Play-Alongs Looking to revolutionize your elementary music classroom with more engaging activities and fun for everyone, even you? Join us for an illuminating conversation with Br...
Jan. 29, 2025
February Picture Books for Your Music Classroom
February Books for Music Class In this episode, we're diving into three powerful storybooks perfect for February: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli, My Heart by Corinna Luyken, and Follow the Drinking Gourd by ...
Jan. 15, 2025
How to Increase Engagement in Your Elementary Music Room with Friendly Competition/Ep95
đ¶ Ready to discover how to increase engagement in the music room? In this episode, Iâm sharing my favorite tips for using friendly competition to spark excitement and participation among your students. Weâll dive into why com...
Jan. 8, 2025
3 Ways to Fight Exhaustion in the Music Classroom
3 Ways to Fight Exhaustion in the Music Classroom Are you ready to fight exhaustion in the music classroom and reclaim your energy? In this episode, we tackle a common dilemma faced by music teachers: how to manage the overwh...
Jan. 4, 2025
Running Your Elementary Choir - 3 Mistakes Teachers Make/Ep93
đ¶ Running Your Elementary Choir - 3 Mistakes Music Teachers Make đ¶ In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , Jeanette teams up with Bethany Main to tackle the chaos of running your elementary choir . Drawing from years of ...
Jan. 2, 2025
Winter Storybooks for the Music Classroom - Ep 95
Winter Storybooks for the Music Classroom In this brand-new monthly episode, Iâm sharing my favorite winter-themed books and how you can use them to inspire meaningful lessons in your music classroom! This month, Iâm highligh...
Dec. 26, 2024
Fresh Start for the New Year in Your Music Classroom
Ready to hit the reset button and kick off your new semester with clarity and creativity? This episode of The Happy Music Teacher podcast is all about giving you the tools to refresh your curriculum and lesson plans so you ca...
Dec. 18, 2024
How Savvy Music Teachers Get Rest During Their Holiday Break - Ep90
Are you ready to enjoy your holiday break while actually feeling rested? In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , weâre exploring how savvy music teachers actually get rest during their holiday break . Letâs face it: as t...
Dec. 11, 2024
3 Holiday Tips for Music Teachers - Ep89
đ Holiday Tips for Music Teachers: Surviving the Season with Joy and Ease! đ¶ The holiday season is a whirlwind for music teachers, filled with concerts, rehearsals, and endless to-dos both at school and at home. In this episo...