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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Musical Mondays Replay #14 - Puppet and 1st Grade Focus 16.04.2019 1:00:36

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/19. This week I'll share some of my favorite ukulele accessories, ideas about using puppets in the classroom, and a deep dive into my kindergarten lessons for the week. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook an...

Musical Mondays Replay #13 - 1st Grade Focus 09.04.2019 1:00:19

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/19. This week I'm sharing my K-5 lessons for this cycle, one of my new favorite music books to use in the classroom, and a deep dive into my 1st grade 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...

Musical Mondays Replay #12 - 2nd Grade Ocean-themed Concert 02.04.2019 58:29

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/19. This week I'm sharing about my recent Second Grade Program about the "Commotion in the Ocean." I'll take you through all the songs in the show as well as the bulletin boards I put up, student-inspired sets/backgrounds, fun technology additions, and a lot more. If you're not fa...

Musical Mondays Replay #11 - Ukulele Focus in 4th and 5th Grade 26.03.2019 1:00:47

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/19.This week I'm talking about ukulele resources, instruments to consider buying, class ukulele instruction ideas, tips tricks 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 le...

Musical Mondays Replay #10 - Third Grade Focus 19.03.2019 58:40

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/18/19. This week I'll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will do a deep dive and take you through my 3rd grade lesson plans. We're visiting Austria and my mad piano skills will likely make a debut. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p...

Musical Mondays Replay #9 - Kindergarten Focus 12.03.2019 1:00:22

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/11/19.This week I'll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will do a deep dive and take you through my Kindergarten lesson plans. There will be a visit with my friend Wendell the Narwhal and a trip to YouTube to see my new favorite online resources for talking about condu...

Musical Mondays Replay #8 - Second Grade Focus 05.03.2019 56:57

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/4/19. This week I'll share a little bit about using bulletin boards for music advocacy and I will do a deep dive and take you through the plans for my upcoming Second grade musical performance that's all about the ocean! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night...

Musical Mondays Replay #7 - Kindergarten Focus 27.02.2019 54:24

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/25/19.This week I'll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will do a deep dive and take you through my Kindergarten lesson plans including a non-Baby Shark Shark song and Orff instrument exploration! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m...

Musical Mondays Replay #6 - Learning Centers Focus 19.02.2019 56:14

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/18/19. This week I'll share some of my favorite tips and ideas for learning centers, including thoughts about assigning students to groups, rotation tips and tricks, time spent at each station, how to use and reuse materials, and storage! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays,...

Musical Mondays Replay #5 - First Grade Focus 12.02.2019 55:00

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/11/19. This week I'll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will do a deep dive and take you through my 1st Grade lesson plans including a look at my Old McDonald instrument lesson. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I...

Musical Mondays Replay #4 - Ukulele in Fourth and Fifth Grade Focus 05.02.2019 56:20

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/4/19. This week I'll share a little about using bulletin boards for advocacy and I will do a deep dive and take you through my ukulele lesson plans for Grades 4 and 5. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and In...

Musical Mondays Replay #3 - Third Grade Focus 29.01.2019 1:01:04

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/21/19.This week I'll start by sharing a little about learning center signs and rotations and then I'll take you through my 3rd Grade lesson plans. 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...

Musical Mondays Replay #2 - Third Grade Focus 22.01.2019 54:24

Musical Mondays Replay #1 - First Grade Focus 15.01.2019 53:53

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/14/19. This week I'll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will do a deep dive and take you through my 1st Grade lesson plans and framework for my upcoming 1st Grade Concert. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live...

#038: Fingerplays - Open Shut Them 19.09.2018 26:57

Open Shut Them is a classic fingerplay song for Kindergarten and 1st grade. It gives you a chance to talk about behavior and staying in control of your hands all while you teach a really catchy song. Fingerplays are short poems or rhymes that require the singer to use their hands and fingers to help act out the story. In the next few episodes I'll be sharing some of my favorite fingerplays along...

#037: Fingerplays - Little Bunny Foo Foo 03.09.2018 37:54

Little Bunny Foo Foo is one of my favorite fingerplays for Kindergarten and 1st grade because it gives you a chance to talk about behavior while you teach a really fun song. Fingerplays are short poems or rhymes that require the singer to use their hands and fingers to help act out the story. In the next few episodes I'll be sharing some of my favorite fingerplays along with the process that I use...

#036: Back to School in the Music Room with guest Aileen Miracle 18.08.2018 44:53

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more with special guest Aileen Miracle. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it's like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast: Musical Mondays: http://bit.ly/MusicalMondays Aileen's Name Games Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2wgqaVi David's Name Game Podcast: http://a...

#035: Back to School in the Music Room with guest Tracy King 04.08.2018 51:09

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more with special guest Tracy King. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it's like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast: TGIF Giveaway 8/3-8/5: http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway Tracy's Steady Beat Swords Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2KwYTmU Tracy's Newspaper Dance Blog...

#034: Back to School in the Music Room 28.07.2018 39:55

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it's like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast: TGIF Giveaway: http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway Setting Goals Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2ydP6AW David's Facebook Page: bit.ly/2kliYEv David's Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy...

#033: Sweetly Sings the Donkey 21.05.2018 26:30

Sweetly Sings the Donkey is one of my all-time favorite folk songs. Tune in to get lesson ideas about this fun folk song from the barnyard and hear about how I use it to connect with Westward Expansion, farm chores, and rounds/canons. I'll also be talking about one of my favorite emergency backup YouTube channels from the band Ok Go! Don't forget to let me know the topics/songs/ideas you'd like to...

#032: Getting Started with Orff Schulwerk with guest Lisa Hewitt 29.04.2018 47:54

In this episode I'm talking with Lisa Hewitt, current Vice President of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. Our conversation is all about the world of Orff Schulwerk: what it is, what it isn't, pedagogy, teaching ideas, what you can expect should you decide to do Orff levels training, why you should visit a local Orff chapter, ideas about starting an all-state Orff ensemble, and more. Resourc...

#031: Orff Schulwerk & Kodály with guest Andrew Ellingsen 23.04.2018 1:03:35

In this episode I'm talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s Organization of American Kodály Educator Website: ht...

#030: Orff Schulwerk & Ukulele with guest Lorelei Batislaong 15.04.2018 59:10

In this episode I'm talking with Lorelei Batislaong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast: AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/ Ukulele Underground: http://bit.ly/...

#029: Orff Schulwerk & Movement with guest Laura Bercaw Petersen 08.04.2018 38:02

In this episode I'm talking with Laura Bercaw Petersen about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how movement and dance function as a part of the Orff approach and ways that you can incorporate movement into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast: General Orff Schulwerk Books -- The Schulwerk (Orff): https://amzn.to/2GG2PEJ Elementaria (Keetman): https://amzn.to/...

#028: Getting Started in Orff Schulwerk with guest Karen Petty 03.04.2018 38:06

In this episode I'm talking with Karen Petty about the world of Orff Schulwerk. We talk about how to get kids started on the instruments, mallet exploration, recorder tidbits, some movement ideas, teacher education levels, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Teacher Education "Levels" Courses Directory: http://bit.ly/2uIRJJk Three to Get Ready for Recorder: http://bit.ly/2Jg4FcZ H...