How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant

Wondering what it's like as a member of The Confident Music Educator Course (TCME)?  Michelle Pish joined TCME in Cohort One this past summer.  She's sharing why she took the course, what she found valuable and why you should join Cohort Two this fall. Want another reason to join?  Save 20% with the code FALL20 when you register for The Confident Music Educator Course.  This discount only applies...

The Confident Music Educator Course is LIVE!  Join in the fun for this fall cohort with Danielle Larrick and Jessica Grant.  Nine modules focused on music education content for teachers of grades 5-8 that includes over 10 hours of videos, editable documents, resource links, private Facebook group, 150+ page TCME pdf journal, community meet-ups, and SO much more.  Don't miss out! Use the coupon cod...

*THE COURSE IS LIVE* The Confident Music Educator Course is open for registration!  Danielle Larrick and I created this course with upper elementary and middle school general music teachers in mind. The course includes nine robust modules that help you earn strategies for working with older students, lesson planning, assessment, communication, technology and more.  You'll receive a wealth of infor...

This is your one stop shop for hearing about my favorite instruments to use in the classroom.  I'll share brands, why quality matters more than quantity, ideas for funding, and why these are the instruments I go back to time and time again. To get more information, check out my blog on my new website: www.jessicagrant.org where you'll have access to free pdfs and content with more detailed informa...

*TWO WEEKS AWAY!!* The Confident Music Educator Course is opening for Cohort Two on September 1, 2022!  Danielle Larrick and I created this course with upper elementary and middle school general music teachers in mind. The course includes nine robust modules that help you earn strategies for working with older students, lesson planning, assessment, communication, technology and more.  You'll recei...

*JOIN IN THE FUN!* The Confident Music Educator Course is opening for Cohort Two on September 1, 2022!  Danielle Larrick and I created this course with upper elementary and middle school general music teachers in mind. The course includes nine robust modules that help you earn strategies for working with older students, lesson planning, assessment, communication, technology and more.  You'll recei...

I'm always trying to figure out how I can post content on my walls and bulletin boards that is interactive and provides inspiration for composition, movement, and student ideas.  You'll hear unique ideas that you can incorporate into your music classroom this year.  Learn how I used a simple design outline of my wall space, reconfigured floor space, and found artists' work that reflects music. *JO...

I have used several planners over the years, but recently purchased the Rockstar Planner a few months ago.  It has helped me focus my intentions, set reasonable daily tasks, and organize the different aspects of my life (goals, family, side hustles).  Suzanne Paulinski, the creator of the Rockstar Planner, is here to share all the details! Suzanne is a growth mindset and productivity coach for mus...

Was your skin care or makeup routine disrupted over the past few years?  Want some tips and tricks for using makeup this fall as you return to school?  Listen in to hear seven tips from makeup artist Lindsey Blair about skincare and makeup.  She shares what you need to create a 5-minute look or full face and also tells us about some of her favorite products! This episode is the perfect start to re...

Five things I've been doing to savor summer and prepare for school: 1. Shop/create classroom decor 2. Organize Google Drive 3. Create document templates 4. Look ahead in the week to set aside non-work time 5. Plan fun family activities that help us beat the heat   Afternoon Ti: Follow Jessica on Instagram at @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journa...

Today is always a great day to set a goal.   Six months remaining in the year.  This year hasn't quite gone the way I expected and I'm sharing how some of my goals have shifted from one way to another, how some are still on track from the start of the year and how some are just not happening due to a change of heart and desire. I hope this episode encourages you to look at your goals and consider...

Where do you find yourself right now: Full on summer mode (relaxing, resting, doing non-school related things) Full on school mode (preparing, planning, creating) A combo of summer and school At the start of July, I always find myself in the combo situation.  Doing a little bit of summer break with a bit of school planning and prep.  I know I'll go between these three stages at different times ove...

If you're spending a lot of time at home this summer and wanting to mix up life a little bit, try doing a summer tour in your hometown.  Julia and I did a dessert tour of Dallas over spring break when we were home.  We went to a different place to enjoy a treat each day and it made for a really fun and easy staycation. I'll share simplistic ideas for how you might spend time in your hometown this...

If you're looking for a great read, listen in to hear overview that don't give anything away and quotes from my favorite books (so far) in 2022.  I also mentioned Anne Bogel's 2022 Summer Reading Guide.  Click HERE to get it. Book 1: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Interview with Michelle Book 2: The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon Interview with Allison Book 3: The Last Mrs. Parris...

All of us are motivated by something. Motivation may occur for different reasons depending on the specific task, goal or work that is required/desired.  I'll share how the four forms of motivation show up in our lives and provide ideas for 'finding' motivation or starting the momentum. We'll focus on four forms of motivation, which are intrinsic, extrinsic, introjected, and identified.   James Cle...

The Confident Music Educator Course is open for registration!  Join Danielle Larrick and I this summer in a course focused on teaching middle school general music and upper elementary students in grades 5-8.  Registration closes on Saturday, June 11, 2022.  Join us here ! Today's episode goes into more detail about how you can prepare, plan and enjoy summertime meals and snacks while you're off th...

The Confident Music Educator Course opens today!!  Danielle Larrick and I have teamed together to bring you an incredible course this summer called The Confident Music Educator for music teachers of upper elementary and middle school general music.  Join us in learning strategies to teach older students, lesson ideas, curriculum planning, and so much more!  The course is $75 and opens today on Jun...

What is elemental music?  And how do we use the idea of elemental music with our students?  Kate Bright shares a wealth of ideas for implementing elemental ideas with students including Chrome Music Lab, building blocks, ostinati, rondo form, and children's books including Kate's first book release with F-Flat books this summer called Just Like the Moon.  You'll also hear about ACEMM's summer book...

Are you a middle school general music educator? Do you teach older elementary students?  Danielle Larrick and I have teamed together to bring you an incredible course this summer called The Confident Music Educator.  Join us in learning strategies to teach older students, lesson ideas and curriculum planning, and gain confidence to teach your students!  The course is $75 and opens on June 1 .  Che...

If you teach upper elementary music students or middle school general music, this is the course that you need this summer!  Danielle Larrick and I are teaming together to bring you an incredible course that will inspire and prepare you as you are mentored along the way to build confidence in your teaching.  The Confident Music Educator Course opens on June 1, 2022 and closes on June 11, 2022.  Sig...

Three focuses for today's episode: 1. Benefits of Orff and Kodály approaches 2. Three ways that I merge ideas from each 3. Why and how summer levels courses can impact your life and your teaching Show Notes: Rhythmic Concepts pdfs Melodic Concepts pdfs   Afternoon Ti: Follow me on Instagram @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website:  www.jessicagrant.org Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Jou...

If you want a starting point for beginning to use Dalcroze in the classroom or you've used the approach for years, you'll want to listen in to this conversation with Anthony Molinaro.  Ideas shared include anti-clapping, Super Do-Re-Mi, and movement as music. Anthony is currently serving as the Board Chair of the Dalcroze Society of America and has been a National Event Presenter on Dalcroze Pedag...

What are you learning this summer?  Over the next few episodes you'll be hearing from music educators about the work they do with specific music approaches and summer workshop opportunities.  In today's episode Monica Dale shares about her approach to teaching movement and music called Musikinesis.  Sign up for the Musikinesis summer workshop at Eastman in the link below! Eastman Musikinesis Summe...

It's an exciting week on the Afternoon Ti Podcast! 200 episodes!!  We're flipping the script.  I'm being interviewed by Jessica Peresta.  20 questions.  New stories.  New ideas.   Several giveaways happening this week on Instagram.  Follow me on Instagram @highafternoonti to enter to win throughout the week! Afternoon Ti: Follow me on Instagram @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Gu...

When I first taught ukuleles, I kept myself one lesson ahead of students as I figured out how to play new chords before teaching them to my students.  It's an absolute joy to play and students love it!   In today's episode I share a few things that can help get you started, teaching ideas to consider, and great songs to use for beginners. Links for items shared in today's episode: Ukulele Picks Li...