How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant

Leaving room for students to make choices, provide input, and give feedback can revitalize and energize your classroom!  How to do this?  Christina Reardon shares multiple ways that we can create structure in our lessons while also providing opportunities for students to have choice to make learning more engaging and meaningful for our students and for us. Christina Reardon Bio: Christina Reardon...

As contracts begin coming out for the next school year, every teacher is making a decision.  Continue teaching?  Shift position or location?  Leave the profession?  This episode is NOT about telling you what you should do.  It is about giving perspective to different sides of the decision in the hopes that you feel confident, loved, and supported to make the best choice for your personal situation...

In today's episode you'll learn about the Taubman Approach.  Edna Golandsky shares what the approach is and the purpose behind it.  You'll hear about how it extends to helping us type at computers and bring about less injury and fatigue. Edna's Bio:  Edna Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue, the leading exponent of the Taubman Approach, and is the Founder of the Golandsky Institute. A gr...

In the last year I've grieved with those around me who have lost someone.  Students, coworkers, friends, and family.  In this episode I'm sharing things I've learned about walking through grief and being there for others who are grieving as well. Disclaimer:  I am not a psychologist, therapist, doctor or counselor.  Anything shared should not be taken as medical advice. Follow me on Instagram @hig...

We all experience hard days.  These four things can help you process the day, direct your thinking to the right things, make a plan for the next class, and process what happened with a teacher friend.   Follow me on Instagram @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Amazon Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Fflat Books Intro/O...

In honor of Women's History Month, I'm sharing a lesson idea that can be used in the classroom and incorporated by families at home.  You'll hear several ideas for using listening in the classroom as a way to expose students to new artists, genres, and music. You'll also hear ideas for how to encourage families at your school to engage in listening to music with students.  Check out the materials...

Amy Knous is here to share numerous game ideas to get students singing!  You're going to hear so many fabulous ways that you can engage your students through games!  Everything from brain breaks to solfege races to octavo searches and more.  Google Slides Link of all activities and games Follow Amy on Instagram: @kodalyinthemiddle Mrs. Amy (Pitts) Knous holds a Master of Music Education with an em...

Listen in to hear five songs that work well for our upper elementary and middle school students.  Songs include: 1. This Ol' Man arr. by Greg Gilpin 2. The Papaya Song arr. by Greg Gilpin 3. The Clouds by Cynthia Gray 4. Listen to the Rain arr. by Sally K. Albrecht 5. Pinwheels by Francisco Nunez Follow me on Instagram @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book...

Have you ever struggled to get your older students to sing?  I'm sharing five ideas for helping build confidence in your students, teach musical concepts using octavos, and encourage students over time to help them sing!  Book:  Thinking Outside the Voice Box by Dr. Bridget Sweet Ashley Danyew's Blogpost  Octavo: This Ol' Man Arr. by Greg Gilpin   Follow me on Instagram @highafternoonti Afternoon...

Today you'll hear ideas for organizing your classroom playlists and I'll also be sharing a listening activity involving Spotify that you can use with your students.  Links and materials shared below. Spotify Playlist Link Four versions to choose from for the activity/assignment: February Listening Worksheet: Monthly  February Listening Worksheet: Song February Ungraded Monthly Calendar February Un...

Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Amazon Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Fflat Books Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes   Materials for the Video Game Project: History of Video Games Slides Music and Design Video Game Slides Reflection Slides Katie Wardrobe Beepbox Tutorial

Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Amazon Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Fflat Books Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes Morning Routines: Highly recommend listening to this podcast episode from Megan Lyons of the Lyons Share Wellness: Episode 64

Join me for a FREE one-on-one goal session where we will brainstorm goals and get you started on a plan for the new year.  Click here to sign up! Follow me on Instagram @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

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Join me for the FREE Online Goal Setting Workshop!  I'll be sharing ideas for reflecting on 2021, preparing for 2022, and helping you work towards the things that matter to you.  Zoom link can be found here. Dates: Sunday, December 26 at 6:00pm (CST) Tuesday, December 28 at 10:00am (CST) or 6:00pm (CST) Sign up using this Google Form.   Try our family's homemade hot cocoa recipe here! Container St...

Afternoon Ti Website Instagram: @highafternoonti Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes   Mentioned in Today's Episode: Episode 181 - Holiday Line Dance Activity 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Book

For access to Google Slides and materials mentioned in this episode, head to the Afternoon Ti Website !  You'll find everything in the blog post for today's episode. Afternoon Ti Website Instagram: @highafternoonti Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

For access to Google Slides and materials mentioned in this episode, head to the Afternoon Ti Website !  You'll find everything in the blog post for today's episode. Older episodes for December lesson ideas: E58 - Ten Singing Canons (start at 11m 30s) E67 - Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker E130 - Pear Deck and Rhythm Writing E131 - Carol of the Bells   Afternoon Ti Website Instagram: @highafternoonti...

For all the details and links to items shared on today's episode, visit the new Afternoon Ti website !!  You'll find everything in the blog! Afternoon Ti Website Instagram: @highafternoonti Our Big Adventure music by Scott Holmes

Article by Gary Ewer from The Essential Secrets of Song Writing Courtney Powers I nterview with Jessica Peresta on The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast Who Sampled Website   Afternoon Ti Instagram: @highafternoonti Blog Have you purchased the Afternoon Ti Book and Journal?!  Get them at Amazon or F-Flat books now. Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Kat Reinhert is an accomplished songwriter, vocalist, musician, author and educator. As a solo artist, Kat has released five independent albums and sung on multiple projects and recordings for noted artists. She is the former Director of Contemporary Voice at The University of Miami, Frost School of Music and is a sought-after clinician, speaker and researcher. Ms. Reinhert holds a BM in Jazz/Comm...

Nicola Cantan has been teaching piano in Dublin, Ireland since 2005 and runs a highly-successful blog for both her own piano studio and to support teachers around the world.  She is the author of several books including The Piano Practice Physician's Handbook, Rhythm in 5, and her newest release - Practice Pie: The step-by-step guide to helping your child enjoy their music practice.  Nicola has cr...

Melissa Graham earned her Bachelors in Music Education from Dallas Baptist University. She taught K-6 general music and directed a 4-6 grade choir for 9 years.  She is currently in her 3rd year as the Early Childhood Music Teacher at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas. Melissa also serves as the 2nd and 3rd grade Cantate choir and Orff Ensemble director at a church in Dallas. Melissa...

Show Notes: 8x4x2 Chrome Lab/Soundtrap Student Worksheet and Slides 8x4x2 Soundtrap Directions Chrome Music Lab: Songmaker   Afternoon Ti Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: www.jessicagrant.org Have you purchased the Afternoon Ti Book and Journal?!  Get your copy at Amazon or F-Flat books now. Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Eoin is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Music and Geography Teacher and Digital Learning Coordinator in Ireland.  His classes focus on the use of iPad to foster creativity and to enhance and transform learning experiences with his students. Twitter:  @_ehughes_ Eoin's YouTube Channel   Book:  Cover Songs with GarageBand for iPad - a free resource on Apple Books   Afternoon Ti Instagram: @highafte...