Episodes

✨ **New Podcast Episode Alert!** 🎧 Children's books for music class can be powerful tools for sparking student engagement and creating memorable learning experiences. In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , I sit down wi...

In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , I chat with Bill Henry from Mr. Henry’s Music World about his exciting new online music teacher course, Smooth Start Symphony . Bill shares how this course was specifically designe...

In this empowering episode of The Happy Music Teacher, I sit down with Grace Stevens, a teacher empowerment coach who understands the unique challenges music educators face. We dive into the realities of striving for that "dr...

In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , we delve into the magic of exit tickets and how they can transform your music classroom. Discover a selection of 20 creative and engaging exit ticket ideas designed to capture stud...

In this episode, I welcome Grace Stevens, an Educator Empowerment Coach with a rich background as a former corporate VP and a seasoned public school educator. Grace shares her journey from corporate burnout to finding fulfill...

In this episode o f The Happy Music Teacher: Music Teacher Dilemmas , we tackle the challenging situation of dealing with rehearsal disruptions caused by other teachers. Specifically, we discuss what to do when another teach...

In this episode, we explore my highly effective drum circle strategy tailored for students with special needs. This method, ideal for special ed music activities, offers a structured yet flexible environment where students ca...

In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, Jeanette addresses a heartfelt question from Jaylen Fenner, an elementary music teacher struggling with feelings of inadequacy and burnout after teaching in a low-economic district....

In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, Jeanette sits down with the amazing elementary music teacher Erin Elliott to discuss the critical role of creativity and joy in music education. Erin and Jeanette chat about how imp...

Everyone knows that the first year of teaching is the hardest. That’s why in this episode of The Happy Music Teacher Podcast, I tackle the common struggles faced during the first year of teaching elementary music. I explore...

Smooth Sailing to the End of the Year with Special Events In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher Podcast, we explore the transformative power of incorporating special events into the classroom routine to ease the end-of-y...

Get ready to ease into the end of the school year in the elementary school music classroom! In this episode, you'll hear 5 game-changing tips to salvage your sanity as the school year winds down. Do Nothing New - Review, Rev...

On this episode of Music Teacher Dilemmas , we delve into The Questions: Something I have come to notice at my school is our students give more respect to their classroom teachers than they do the “specials” teachers. I know ...

In this episode of the Happy Music Teacher podcast, get ready for a world of storybooks where we're exploring seven enchanting storybooks perfect for May. These stories are not just any stories—they've got all the summer vibe...

In this episode of the Happy Music Teacher podcast, we explore the keys to unlocking time management superpowers specifically tailored for elementary music educators. I begin by emphasizing the importance of creating a compre...

On this episode of Music Teacher Dilemmas , we take a look at behavior issues, lack of respect, and constant arguing. Join us as Jeanette discusses some ideas on how to combat these issues, especially at the end of the schoo...

Bucket Drumming Unleashed: A Music Teacher's Framework - Ep57 Come along with me as we delve into the fun of bucket drumming. I'm going to share my 3 step framework for teaching bucket drumming successfully. You'll learn pr...

The Question: How to quiet a class that screams and doesn’t use their indoor voice?? I have very high ceilings in my room so you do have to project a bit more than usual but the kids use it as an excuse to scream and be rowdy...

In today's sedentary world (think more video games and more sitting among our kiddos) movement is more crucial than ever for our elementary students. Not only does it offer a welcome break from the lethargic nature of modern ...

In this episode, we're diving into "Project Magic: Keeping Cool Kids Engaged in Music." I'm thrilled to share with you five simple steps to make project-based learning a blast for your intermediate students. Imagine a classr...

Today's episode introduces five engaging storybooks suitable for springtime. The first book, "The Fleas Sneeze" by Lynn Downey, offers opportunities for vocal exploration, rhythmic play, and instrumental improvisation, making...

Episode 53 - Balancing Act: 5 Strategies for Keeping 25+ Little Musicians Engaged In Episode 53 of the Happy Music Teacher podcast, we dive into the world of keeping a large group of little musicians engaged. We all want our...

Episode 52 - In this lively episode of the Happy Music Teacher podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of master teacher Debbie O'Shea, founder of Crescendo Music Education. Debbie shares her passionate vision of support...

In this episode, we dive into five key points to help elementary music teachers navigate the challenges they face. First, we acknowledge that being a music teacher involves more than just singing and dancing—it's about juggli...