Latest Elementarymusiceducation Podcast Episodes
End of Semester Q&A Spring 2024
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 23, 2024 00:55 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I...
Recorder - Decoding Written Notation with Kids
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 16, 2024 01:24 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/24. This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, e...
Animals Gone Wild - Primary Grade Concert Recap
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 09, 2024 01:03 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/24. This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called "Animals Gone Wild!" If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I ...
Singing Voice and sol-mi Practice with Primary Grades
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 02, 2024 01:08 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/24. This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, ev...
Recorder Poly Spots and Jigsaw Melodies Resource
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - March 26, 2024 01:01 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/24. This week I shared two different activities for recorder including poly spot matching and movement and Jigsaw Melodies. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every ...
Recorder Echo and Examples - The First Weeks!
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - March 19, 2024 01:02 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/18/24. This week I shared about some basic skills building I do with my beginning recorder players. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. East...
The First Recorder Lesson - How to Prepare and What to Do!
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - March 05, 2024 02:14 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/4/24. This week I shared my "first recorder lesson" with ideas about what to buy, how to prepare, and what to do on that first day! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, e...
Lesson Planning and Free Lesson Plan Templates for the Music Classroom
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - February 27, 2024 01:46 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/26/24. This week I shared about lesson plan templates I've used over the years and thoughts about planning. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p...
Book Recommendation - Sing and Dance In Your Polka Dot Pants
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - February 20, 2024 01:42 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/19/24. This week I shared the book "Sing and Dance in your Polka Dot Pants" and how I use it in my classroom and with substitute teachers. If you’re not familiar with musical Mon...
Nonpitched Percussion, Rhythm Reading, and Dynamics Lesson.
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - February 13, 2024 01:53 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/12/24. This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson for nonpitched percussion, rhythm reading, and dynamics. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays...
Creating a Lesson from Scratch - Nonpitched Percussion and a Poem with a Farm theme!
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - February 06, 2024 01:49 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/5/24. This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson with a poem and nonpitched percussion from scratch. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, ever...
Crosstown - When Billy Was One - Full Process and Lesson Ideas
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - January 30, 2024 02:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/29/24. This week I shared about how I use the song "Crosstown - When Billy Was One" in class with lesson ideas and process. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Mon...
Drum Dream Girl - Substitute Teacher Plans
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - January 23, 2024 01:57 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/22/24. This week I shared about how I use the book "Drum Dream Girl" in class and for substitute teacher plans. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night a...
Rattlin' Bog - Full Process and Lesson Ideas
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - January 16, 2024 01:43 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/15/24. This week I shared about how I teach the song "Rattlin' Bog" with explanations, visual aids, and my process. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday nigh...
Bate, Bate, Chocolate - Full Process and Lesson Ideas
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - January 09, 2024 01:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/8/24. This week I shared about how I teach the poem "Bate Bate Chocolate" with explanations, visual aids, and video examples. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every M...
End of Semester Q&A Fall 2023
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - December 12, 2023 01:49 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/11/23. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time ...
Use It & Lose It - Bookwhackers, Recorder, and Ukulele
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - December 05, 2023 01:52 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/4/23. This week I talked through some thoughts about classroom instruments: Boomwhackers, recorder, and ukulele! Ask your questions for next week's Musical Monday Video here: ht...
Use It & Lose It - Orba and Holidays!
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - November 28, 2023 01:53 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/27/23. This week I talked about including holiday material into your lessons (or not) and explored with Orba! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at ...
Use It & Lose It - Use What You Have Thanksgiving Edition
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - November 14, 2023 01:47 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/13/23. This week I talked about using what you have to make your lessons really great - Thanksgiving Lesson Included! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday n...
Use It & Lose It - Saying No and Saying Yes
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - November 07, 2023 01:51 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/6/23. This week I talked about when and how to say "no" or "No, thank you" and why to say "yes" to professional community building! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, ...
Use It & Lose It - Patriotic Themed Concert
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - October 31, 2023 00:48 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/30/23. This week I shared about how I've changed and revamped my patriotic-themed concert over the years. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p....
Use It & Lose It - Native American History Month
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - October 24, 2023 00:54 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/23/23. This week I shared some thoughts about how to incorporate Native American History Month into your classroom in authentic ways. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays...
Use It & Lose It - Lesson Extensions
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - October 17, 2023 00:54 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/16/23. This week I shared some thoughts about how to extend lessons to get the most out of your content. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m...
Use It & Lose It - Children's Book Hesitations
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - October 10, 2023 00:54 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/9/23. This week I shared some thoughts about multiple ways to use children's books in the classroom even if it feels tricky to include them in a natural way. If you’re not famil...
Use It & Lose It - Dictation: Melodic, Rhythmic, and Body Percussion
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - October 03, 2023 01:05 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/2/23. This week I shared some thoughts about perfectionism in education and how you might teach basic dictation of rhythm, body percussion, and melody. If you’re not familiar wi...
Use It & Lose It - Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - September 26, 2023 00:47 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/25/23. This week I shared some thoughts about Halloween - books to use, ideas to try out, and some things to avoid. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday nig...
Use It & Lose It - Social Media
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - September 19, 2023 00:49 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/18/23. This week I shared some thoughts about social media, what to avoid, how to stay involved, and how to keep your head through all of it. If you’re not familiar with musical ...
Use It & Lose It - Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Resources
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - September 12, 2023 00:55 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/11/23. This week I shared about how to get started using books for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. I also talked about a call & response/attention getter to AVOID and why peopl...
Use It & Lose It - Asian Representation Books for the Classroom
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - September 05, 2023 00:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/4/23. This week I shared about books with Asian representation that you should use or lose. I talked about "Tikki Tikki Tembo" and "Suki's Kimono." If you’re not familiar with m...
Use It & Lose It - Books for the Classroom
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - August 29, 2023 01:23 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/28/23. This week I shared about books and songs to add to and edit from your classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I g...
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