Happier Music Teacher

Tired of the narrative that your summer has to be epic, inspiring and educational for you and your kids?  Here is your permission slip to lower the bar and do what you want!  This episode will help you release the pressure to craft a magical, memorable summer for you and your kids as a teacher. Buy Happier Music Teacher on Amazon Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Buy Happier Music Tea...

Need help with the overwhelming and time consuming job of closing out your classroom when you are exhausted at the end of the year as a music teacher?  This episode gives tactical advice and mindset shifts to help you close the door to your classroom and get your summer started.  Take hope! Buy Happier Music Teacher on Amazon Buy Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat Books Join the Happier Music Teacher...

Elementary music teachers, are your music room closets and cabinets a mess?  If so, more help is here to get them and keep them clear!  Plus, did you know that "Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School" is now available in paperback on Amazon!  Welcome new listeners from Musicplayonline!  I'm glad you are here! Get the Happier Music Teacher Paperback Ge...

Managing your resources and storage spaces as a busy music teacher is stressful!  No, that nightmare of a closet that you inherited will not get tidy over night but there is hope.  Here are some tactical tips and mindset shifts for taming your music room closet and cabinets!  Plus, the paperback is out on Amazon!!!! Order the Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon Register for my Musicplay Wednesday...

How do you make the hectic month of May more manageable as a busy music teacher?  We're going to take a deep breath, backwards plan and break each task down into smaller parts.  Let's finish the spring semester strong! Buy Beth's Book Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Meals for Musicians on F-Flat Kendra Adachi "Have To and Hope To"

Need some meals for the busy end of school that aren't fast food but also aren't difficult?  Here are some of the convenient ways that I solve mealtime for my family as a music teacher.  Remember, I want you to be happier at home and at school!  Don't forget to enter to win a free 30 minute coaching with me in honor of the podcast's first birthday. Meals for Musicians Book on F-Flat Happier Music...

State testing may never be our favorite time of the year but it doesn't mean we have to decide to be miserable.  Let's reframe it as a prayer walk around campus in our jeans and comfortable shoes while we get a free snack from the lounge! Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Beth's Book on F-Flat Music for Kiddos

Concerts?  Private music lessons?  Community bands?  These are some of the culprits for music teachers having epically long days away from home.  You can't always prevent them but you can plan and prepare to make them as pleasant as possible.   Band Director Boot Camp Podcast/ Lesley Moffat Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat Books Join the Happier Music Teacher Facebook Group

Shouldn't coming home at the end of the school day be relaxing?  In reality, our second shift is starting and everything feels urgent and stressful!  From after school clothes and snacks to leaving the bag of shame at school, this is your tactical guide to a more peaceful after school routine for yourself. Brunch with Babs Beth's Book on F-Flat Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group  

Talking about the end of the school year when it isn't even Easter yet?  Yes!  If you want a better May, start preparing in April.  You'll feel less rushed and stressed as you near the finish line.  Plus a mindset minute borrowed from Kendra Adachi and Susan Brumfield's newest resource. Susan's Book Beth's Book on F-Flat Join the Facebook Group

Welcome new listeners from OAKE!  Music teachers, I'm glad you are here!  This is the sequel to Episode 43: When You Feel Unappreciated.  Short version of the episode?  You'll be happier if you don't rely on others to fill your cup! Beth's Book on F-Flat Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group

Debbie calls comparison the comparison trap.  I couldn't agree more!  Let's dig into what is really going on when we compare ourselves to other music teachers.  This is our last episode with Debbie O'Shea.  You can keep listening to her on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast. If you are at OAKE, please introduce yourself!  I'd love to meet you!

Music teachers, stop making movement a burden instead of a blessing!  In today's episode, Debbie and I chat about our favorite ways to incorporate movement into our days without making it a part-time job.  You don't have to be a twenty-two year old size 2 to enjoy movement! Come to OAKE in Chicago with me! Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Read More in Beth's Book on F-Flat Books  

Hot tea will not fix a permanent vocal problem.  Can we say it louder for the people in the back?  Actually, don't do that!  You might strain your cords.  No one may have told you in college that caring for your voice before and after a long day of teaching should be one of your top priorities.  Join me for another conversation with the inspiring and fun Debbie O'Shea! Beth's Book on F-Flat Debbie...

There's nothing more natural than eating but planning meals for ourselves and our family as busy music teachers can be a stressor.  I think you're going to love Debbie's wisdom on this!  Sometimes self-care is about mindset and other times it is practical. Happier Music Teacher Book on F-Flat Books Debbie's podcast Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group

Welcome to any new listeners from TMEA!  We are back with the wellbeing series featuring Debbie O'Shea.  Normal self-care doesn't talk about your commute but it can be a stressor.  As we say in the interview, if you can't get out of it, get into it! Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Debbie's Podcast Beth's Book

Headed to TMEA, OAKE or any other music education conference?  You'll get some benefit from it but wouldn't it be nice to maximize it?  From physical comfort to follow-up, here are the tips you need to conference even better! TMEA OAKE Conference Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Beth's Book on F-Flat Books

Sleep is THE most crucial tool in our self-care arsenal.  Just because it is natural doesn't mean it is easy.  Listen in as Debbie O'Shea and I chat about the chapters in my book "Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School."    Debbie's Podcast Beth's Book Facebook group

Celebrate the one year anniversary of the Happier Music Teacher book with Debbie O'Shea of the Crescendo Music Education Podcast!  Part 1 of a series as we chat about the importance of wellbeing for music teachers.  I'm so glad that I shared a copy of the book with her!  You're going to love her accent! Crescendo Music Education Podcast Happier Music Teacher Book on F-Flat

Long hours.  Countless performances. High expectations.  No wonder it is easy for music teachers to feel unappreciated!  I had a lot of thoughts on this.  Check out some of them in part 1 of a two part series . Buy Happier Music Teacher Book Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group

Wondering what I did to change my life?  It wasn't candles and bubble baths!  Listen in to learn the real changes that I made to take care of myself and become a "Happier Music Teacher." Purchase Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat Books Teach 4 The Heart Podcast Boundaries Book on Amazon

Want a resolution that is a bit nicer to ourself?  Let's incorporate easy ways to enjoy our life more at home and at school.  Self-improvement is great but enjoyment matters!  You get one life! Power of Positive Thinking Purchase Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat Books  

Let's reflect together! From vocal health to collaboration to old friends, here are some of the life lessons I learned in 2023.  Plus, a podcast review and looking forward to seeing you at OAKE and TMEA.  Thank you for being here for Episode 40!  Beth's Book on F-Flat How to Leave a Review Yancy's Worship Book Rachel Hollis Calendar Audit Christy Wright EOY Letter to the Lord

Now that you are on break, or almost there, how do you make the most of it?  Keep some of your routines and give yourself permission to make your holiday just right for you and your family! Crescendo Music Education Podcast Read Beth's Book Over Break

Almost there!  Finish your semester better with backwards planning, fake deadlines and compression socks.  A tactical episode to leave the school parking lot on time to spend Christmas break with your family! Michael Linsin's Book Buy Happier Music Teacher book