David Row

Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

Education EN ↓ 277 episodes

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

Episodes

Cup Game Lesson Outline - Folk Song and K-Pop Demon Hunters 16.09.2025 26:01

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/15/25. This week I shared about how I integrate the "cup game" into my lessons including a folk song and a tie in with K-pop Demon Hunters! 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...

K-Pop 101 for Elementary Music Teachers 09.09.2025 26:05

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/8/25. This week I shared about K-Pop, some important information about the genre, and groups you should check out if you want to connect better with your students. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Insta...

Rhythm Sticks and "The Teacher Pattern" 02.09.2025 21:54

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/1/25. This week I shared about using rhythm sticks with multiple grades, what sticks you might want to buy, and how I use "The Teacher Pattern" with my students. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagra...

Bounce High, Bounce Low Lesson for Kindergarten Week #1! 26.08.2025 28:41

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/25/25. This week I shared about using mallets on "Bounce High, Bounce Low" with Kindergarten and the book "Sound!" 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 c...

Johnny Get Your Hair Cut Lesson Idea & Engine, Engine, No. 9 Book 19.08.2025 23:07

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/18/25. This week I shared about an "Engine Engine, No. 9" book I found and the lesson(s) I use for the song "Johnny Get Your Hair Cut." 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 lesson...

End of Semester Q&A Spring 2025 06.05.2025 22:17

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 5/5/25. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary 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 students. I...

Three New Books to Check Out for Now or Later! 29.04.2025 22:52

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/28/25. This week I shared about three books that I recently came across that you should check out. 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...

What to do for an out-of-cycle day! - How to Lesson Plan for Odd Moments 22.04.2025 24:42

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/21/25. This week I shared about what I taught on a recent "out-of-cycle" day when I needed a quick and easy lesson for multiple 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 lesson...

Nonpitched Percussion In Daily Learning - How to Sneak It In in meaningful ways! 15.04.2025 27:58

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/14/25. This week I shared about how I try to include nonpitched percussion instruments in a variety of ways in my 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 us...

Black Snake Song Teaching Process 08.04.2025 21:32

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/7/25. This week I sh ared about how I scaffold out and teach the song "Black Snake" with a circle game and option for 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 th...

Student-led Recorder Echo and Improvisation 01.04.2025 23:10

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/31/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out a lesson including student-led recorder improvisation and echoing on BAG. 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...

The Big Corral - Song Process and Lesson Ideas 25.03.2025 22:24

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/24/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song "The Big Corral" and adaptations I'm using to make it work for my upcoming program. 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 lesso...

I Let Her Go Go - Song Process and Lesson Ideas 18.03.2025 21:19

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/17/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song "I Let Her Go Go" and scaffold in the group dance moves. 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...

Exploring Eighth and Sixteenth Note Combinations 11.03.2025 35:02

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/10/25. This week I shared about how I explore sixteenth and eighth note combinations with my older 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 wit...

The Day the Crayons Quit Concert Recap 04.03.2025 41:30

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/25. This week I shared about my most recent concert based on the book The Day the Crayons Quit. 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...

Adapting an Orff Schulwerk Piece for a Concert 25.02.2025 25:31

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/24/25. This week I shared about how I adapted a piece from the Rhythmische Übung for my upcoming 2nd Grade 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 that I'm using in...

Improvising in Pentatonic Modes with Older Grades 11.02.2025 35:48

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/10/25. This week I shared about how students have been improvising in the pentatonic modes on the pitched percussion and recorder. 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...

Simulating Rain with Body Percussion and Hand Drums 04.02.2025 13:45

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/3/25. This week I shared about how I plan to simulate rain with body percussion and hand drums for my upcoming 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 that I'm using...

Teach, Improvise, and Explore with Nursery Rhymes 28.01.2025 31:56

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/27/25. This week I shared about how I teach, improvise, and explore pitched percussion instruments with nursery rhymes. 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...

Body Percussion Piece Scaffolding and Improvisation 21.01.2025 26:11

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/20/25. This week I shared about how I teach a body percussion piece from the Rhythmische Übung with a chance for improvisation. 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...

End of Semester Q&A Fall 2024 26.11.2024 33:34

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/25/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary 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 students. ...

Dancing the Tinikling Book 19.11.2024 20:53

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/18/24. This week I shared a new book about Tinikling and some resources you might use 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 lessons that I'm using in class with my studen...

Fall Food-Themed Rhythms for Small Groups and Centers 12.11.2024 24:21

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/24. This week I shared about using a fall food themed rhythm center in a new way! 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 giv...

Finding My Dance - Books for Native American Heritage Month 05.11.2024 23:25

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/24. This week I shared some books that I'll be using for Native American Heritage Month. 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. ...

Vocal Exploration with Kinders Three Ways - Song, Movement, and A Book! 29.10.2024 30:32

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/24. This week I shared about how I do vocal exploration three ways with my kindergarteners. 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 studen...