How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant

In this three-part episode, you'll hear about the 'triple threat': Dalcroze, Kodaly and Orff Approaches.  I'll be sharing how the approaches began, who the men/women are that began them and elements within each.  This episode is Part I and focuses on the Dalcroze approach. My hope is that you'll gain more insight into the purposes behind the approaches, their commonalities and how a teacher who is...

I'll be sharing my favorite books based on four areas: 1) Books about music approaches 2) Books that encourage me 3) Books that challenge me 4) Books that I just plain love SEED: www.nationalseedproject.org Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

If you're like me and want to create a wardrobe that helps you feel comfortable, stylish and confident, this is the episode for you! You'll hear about how to use what you already have and how to determine what you want. I'll share teacher fashion bloggers who give great tips and what stores offer teacher discounts. To find the websites and links shared in the episode, go to: www.afternoonti.blogsp...

Today I'll talk with Vicky Suarez about Songworks, ideas for how to teach song material using ideographs and song dotting, and maintaining vitality as an educator. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

This episode is a tagalong to Season 1: Episode 5 about Motivation in the Drab Days of Winter.  I share five tips for finding motivation in the day to day.   Intro/Outro Music:   Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

In Episode Five, I'll talk about ways to keep motivation going in our personal and professional lives during the drab days of winter - or the semi-cold heat if you live down south. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

In Episode 3, I shared my favorite resources for Pre-K through Lower Elementary classes. Today I share the resources that are my go-to's for Upper Elementary thru Middle School classes. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Today I'll be sharing my favorite resources that I love to use with Pre-K thru Third Grade students. I'll give information about how I use the materials, why they are the ones I repeatedly use and hopefully find some new things to try in your classroom. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

We'll be taking a look at why we should consider setting goals and how to choose what goals to make. I'll share the progress I made on my goals in 2018 and the goals I've set for 2019. Happy New Year! www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

In this bonus episode, I'll share nine tips for returning to school rested and rejuvenated after the holiday break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Learn strategies for how to use space in your classroom as a tool for movement, instrument set-up and storage. Hear ideas for organization of materials as well! www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

We are all given the same amount of time each day.  In this episode, I'll share how we can manage our time so that we have more of it and how to use your time with intent and focus. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Welcome to Afternoon Ti! Episode 0 will introduce you to the host of the podcast - Jessica Grant.  Find out how I became a music educator and a few reasons why I believe teaching music is the best. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com