David Row

Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

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I love teaching music to kids! I am a certified Orff Schulwerk teacher and plan to share lessons about singing, playing instruments, recorder technique, creative movement, improvisation, guided listening, and other techniques that will help you teach music better! Find more information and ideas on my blog: www. MakeMomentsMatter.org

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David Row

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Composition/Arranging with Rhythmic Building Bricks 05.05.2026 23:50

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 5/4/26. This week I shared three different things you can do with rhythmic building brick cards. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class with my student...

Bring a Grownup to Music Class Recap 28.04.2026 28:30

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/27/26. This week I shared about my kindergarten informance that I call "Bring a Grownup to Music." If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class with my stu...

First Grade Concert Recap: Into the Wild 21.04.2026 25:06

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/20/26. This week I shared about my recent Forest/Mountain themed first grade concert, the songs I used, staging details, and more. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons tha...

Teddy Bear: Vocal Improvisation and Exploration 14.04.2026 23:46

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/13/26. This week I shared about the song "Teddy bear, teddy bear" the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for vocal exploration. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share...

Draw Me a Bucket of Water - Teaching Process and Adaptations 07.04.2026 25:42

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/6/26. This week I shared about the song "Draw Me a Bucket of Water" the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for movement. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about...

Driving In My Car - Forest-themed Movement Exploration 31.03.2026 30:11

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/30/26. This week I shared about a song I'm using in my upcoming forest/mountain themed concert and the exploration process I used to teach it. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the...

Rhythm Reading Ocean Style! Small Groups and Centers 24.03.2026 22:09

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/23/26. This week I shared about how I'm getting my kiddos reading rhythms with an ocean themed resource (ideas for whole group or centers). If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the l...

Improvising with Complex Rhythms and Animal Names 10.03.2026 26:53

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/9/26. This week I shared about how I'm having my students compose with sixteenth note variations and animals names. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in...

Books for Women's History Month (and how to use them)! 03.03.2026 29:48

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/26. This week I shared about some of the books I'm using for Women's History Month and how you might incorporate them into your classroom. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the...

She'll Be Coming Down the Mountain Lesson Process 24.02.2026 27:54

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/23/26. This week I shared about how I teach the song "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain" and some books/resources I use. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm...

Rhythmic Building Bricks - How and When to Use Them! 17.02.2026 31:44

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/16/26. This week I shared about rhythmic building bricks (or building blocks) and a few ways to use them in lessons. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using...

Books for Black History Month (and Sub Lessons) along with a NEW Glockenspiel 10.02.2026 23:50

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/9/26. This week I shared about the book Trombone Shorty (among others) and how I use it in my classroom - especially for a substitute teacher! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about th...

Old Betty Larkin - Song Teaching Process 03.02.2026 13:10

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/2/26. This week I shared my process for "Old Betty Larkin" with older grades including a stealing dance. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class wit...

Stepping Out on the Town - Song Teaching Process 27.01.2026 21:20

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/26/26. This week I shared my process for teaching "Stepping Out On the Town" with first graders. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class with my stu...

Willum He Had Seven Sons - Song Process 13.01.2026 27:24

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/12/26. This week I shared my process for teaching "William Had Seven Sons" for my primary grades. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class with my st...

Nutcracker Inspired Orff Instrument Exploration 25.11.2025 23:32

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/24/25. This week I shared some Nutcracker-inspired ideas for instrument exploration on the Orff/pitched percussion instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons tha...

Bordun/Drone Review with Kids 18.11.2025 26:51

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/17/25. This week I shared about how I review different drone or "bordun" patterns with kids for accompaniment on pitched percussion instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about...

What to do the week AFTER the concert - Who sang it better? 11.11.2025 20:19

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/10/25. This week I shared a quick recap about my 4th grade concert and my "who sang it better" lesson for the week after a concert. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons...

Creating with Pitched Percussion and Food Themed Words 04.11.2025 26:41

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/3/25. This week I shared about how I created a lesson with improvisation, accompaniment, and student choice on the pitched percussion instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share ab...

K-Pop Rhythm Hunters - Poison Rhythm Game 28.10.2025 18:25

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/27/25. This week I shared about how I use "poison rhythm" games in my classroom - this time with a K-pop Demon Hunters theme! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I...

Old Woman Skin and Bone with Orff Instruments 21.10.2025 20:56

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/20/25. This week I shared about how I teach the folk song "Old Woman Skin and Bone." If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class with my students. I gi...

Books for Native American Heritage Month 14.10.2025 30:08

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/13/25. This week I shared details about some books you might consider for Native American Heritage Month (coming up in November). If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons th...

Trailblazers and Tall Tales - 4th Grade Program Details 07.10.2025 23:38

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/6/25. This week I shared details about my upcoming 4th grade concert called "Trailblazers and Tall Tales" along with a new book from the Book Fair. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share ab...

La Guitarrista - Book for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month in the Music Room 30.09.2025 23:20

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/29/25. This week I shared about the book La Guitarrista and how you might use in in the classroom and some videos you might pair with it. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the les...

Lola's Fandango Book - Use for Rhythm, Culture, Dance, or a Substitute Teacher 23.09.2025 19:23

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/22/25. This week I shared about the book Lola's Fandango and how you might use in in the classroom or with a substitute teacher. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that...