Latest Orff 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...
Down: Arrangements Inspired by Pop Music for the Classroom
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - February 27, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLearn a fun xylophone arrangement to use with your students that focuses on a verse/chorus form and movement activity with the song Down performed by Marian Hill. Get the free Google Slides presentation at https://www.jessicagrant.org/shop/p/down-by-marian-hill-xylophone-arrangement and click ...
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...
Look What You Made Me Do: Arrangements Inspired by Pop Music for the Classroom
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - February 20, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe first single from Taylor Swift's Reputation album is a fantastic way to teach musical form and provide opportunities for students to compose original melodies. Particularly with aaab form! Listen in to hear how I have used this piece with my students to learn melodies on the xylophones and...
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...
Paint It Black: Arrangements Inspired by Pop Music for the Classroom
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - February 13, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe first arrangement of our series: Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones! I share the inspiration behind this arrangement, steps for teaching the piece to students, ideas for form, and how to expand on the original theme with rhythmic variations. The arrangement is written for xylophones. Ge...
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...
Five Tips for Finding and Creating Pop Song Arrangements to Use in Your Classroom
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - February 06, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsUsing pop music in your music classroom can be so much fun! Students love learning something they know or have heard before, playing music that they listen to at home, and performing songs for an audience who also knows the music. For the next several episodes I’ll be sharing pop song arrangemen...
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...
Feeling the Sunday Scaries...Again
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - January 30, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsNow that we're a few weeks into the new year, you might be feeling the Sunday Scaries…again. Here is how I’ve worked through - and continue to work through - my Sunday Scaries. Lazy Genius Article Headspace Article Follow me on Instagram @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: www.jessicagr...
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...
Sunday Service 1-7-24 | Rick McKinniss - Since You Have Never Been This Way Before
Wellspring Sermons - January 08, 2024 18:54 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsSunday Service 1-7-24 | Rick McKinniss - Since You Have Never Been This Way Before As we enter into 2024, we will look at Joshua 3 and 4 for our marching orders and a big promise from the Lord for the New Year. The Israelites were crossing over the Jordan and heading into the Promised Land. As...
Five Classroom Procedures to Review in the New Year
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - January 02, 2024 16:37 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJanuary is a great time for a reset of classroom procedures. Here are five procedures to review that will help re-establish expectations and set a positive start for 2024 in your classroom. Pay close attention to number five - it's likely the most important one that will make a difference. Fol...
Reviewing 2023 and Setting 2024
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - January 01, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIt's the fifth annual goal review and goal setting episode! And the first episode of season 16. Listen in to hear how my goals went for 2023, gain ideas for how to get your goals, and listen in for what's in the works for 2024. Head to my website at www.jessicagrant.org for more teacher cont...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - December 12, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLooking for gifts for music teacher friends, colleagues, family, or even yourself? Listen in for some gift giving ideas this holiday season! Music Teacher Ideas: F-Flat Books Gift Card Musically Minted Chad Lawson Piano Sheet Music Jessica Grant Shop - use code DECEMBER25 for 25% thro...
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 ...
Centers in the Music Room with Becca Davis
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - November 21, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIf you’re wanting to incorporate centers into your music room, Becca Davis is the perfect person to talk to! She’s here to share how she prepares students for centers, the four expectations she has for students during centers, some great ideas for setting up centers, and she shares a few favori...
SEL in the Music Classroom with Alessandra Santaguida
How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant - November 14, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSocial-Emotional Learning, or SEL, is a topic that has been discussed in educator circles more frequently in the past several years. So what exactly is it? How can we teach SEL skills through music learning and musical listening? And what are some lesson ideas that we can incorporate into our...
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...