Episodes

In this episode, we're diving into the harmonious realm of music and stories. We're going to uncover the secrets behind crafting engaging listening lessons that transport your students into the enchanting world of classical ...

Harmony in Adversity - Bouncing Back & Thriving After a Challenge** In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher , we delve into the journey of elementary music teachers navigating challenges and finding their way back to a har...

In this episode of "The Happy Music Teacher Podcast," we delve into a common issue faced by music educators: perfectionism. Music teachers, as well as their students, often grapple with the pressure to achieve perfection, whi...

In this episode, we'll dive into the transformative power of changing your mindset as an elementary music teacher and how it can lead to a happier teaching experience. I'll be discussing three actionable tips that can help yo...

In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher podcast, we delve into the exciting world of elementary music education at the beginning of the school year. We explore 7 engaging activities that music teachers can use at the start...

In this episode, we dive into the power of reframing negative thinking and cultivating a positive mindset. Join me as we explore practical strategies to enhance your happiness both in your personal life and as an elementary m...

Today's podcast explores the intersection of social justice and elementary music education. Today we have a special guest, Lindsay Lyons, a renowned educational justice coach. In observance of Juneteenth, we delve into import...

As an elementary school music teacher, you deserve an actual break during your summer break. In this episode, we address a common challenge faced by music teachers: the tendency to dive straight into summer tasks instead of t...

Discover how picture books can transform your music classroom into an engaging and interactive learning space. Explore 9 dynamic ways to use storybooks to teach music skills. 1. Melody/Singing Technique: Learn how to extract ...

In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of rhythm in the elementary music classroom. Join me as we uncover exciting strategies and activities to enhance rhythm skills and engage students with all their favorite per...

In today's episode, we're diving into the exciting world of drumming activities in the elementary music classroom. Join me as I explore creative and interactive ways to incorporate drums and rhythm into your lessons. Get read...

Get ready to step outside of the classroom and dive into a world of musical adventure. Whether you're looking to review note values with Four Square, get your students bouncing to the beat with Bouncy Ball Note Values, or sne...

5 May Storybooks to Engage & Entertain Your Students in the Music Classroom. Today we're going to be discussing five fantastic storybooks that you can use to engage and entertain your students in the music classroom this May....

Welcome to the Move it Groove it podcast, where we explore creative ways to incorporate movement into your elementary music classroom. Today's episode is all about adding more movement to your lessons. First off, we'll be dis...

Concert season is approaching (or maybe it's already here for you). In this episode we'll help elementary music teachers navigate through the challenges of concert season. Today's episode will focus specifically on 3 strateg...

Rules for activities during testing weeks: Review only Use your most fun activities No thinking involved High engagement Little to no talking Keep it quiet What to teach during testing week: Steady beat activities Fun manipul...

Seven Spring Storybook Lessons: Little Rabbit Foo Foo by Michael Rosen and Arthur Robins This storybook is great to teach: melody, instrument play, movement Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack This storybook is great to teach: m...

Join me as I interview Kevin & Leah Klein, authors of the brand new storybook, The Showdown Symphony . They've written an adorable new picture book that is Peter & the Wolf-esk, with a theme for each adorable animal and a fu...

Three Tips for Choosing Concert Rep Your Big Kids Will Connect With 3 Tips for Choosing Concert Rep: Let your students choose the music. Break out the cool manipulatives. Let them design the way they want to present the song....

How to Use Your Spidey Sense to Help Your Exceptional Learners Feel Great in Your Music Classroom Tips for Using Your Spidey Senses: Always be watching your students’ expressions. Just because they can’t participate in the sa...

“We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.” - Francis Bacon Recognize that watching your exceptional learners take teeny tiny steps will be one of the most fulfilling and joyful parts of your job. Except...

Five Life Lessons from Dr. Seuss: Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. Why fit in when you were born to stand out? You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes....

Harmonizing Differences - Teaching Acceptance in the Music Classroom Through music, we can teach about different cultures, different religions, different socioeconomic statuses, peoples’ minds, and bodies that work differentl...

How to Celebrate Black History Month in the Music Classroom 3 Storybooks to Use During Black History Month Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford Charlie Parker played Be Bop by Chris Raschka Rap a Tap Tap, Here...