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

Old Woman Skin and Bone - Song and Instrument Process 22.10.2024 29:14

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/24. This week I shared my process for teaching "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 give a reca...

Teaching Lullaby with Two Books 15.10.2024 25:18

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/14/24. This week I shared two books I use to teach lullaby and talk about how dynamics and tone change song meaning. 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 i...

Eyeball Finger Puppets and Vocal Exploration 08.10.2024 20:50

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/7/24. This week I shared a few lessons for vocal exploration with primary grades including eyeball finger puppets! 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...

SeeSaw in the Music Room - How to Connect with families! 01.10.2024 20:16

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/30/24. This week I shared about how I use SeeSaw in my classroom to communicate with parents and share what's going on in my classroom. There were some technical issues with Facebook - I tried to edit those out of the podcast but I'm sure I missed some! :D If you're not familiar wi...

Parent Teacher Conference Ideas - How to connect with families! 24.09.2024 25:52

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/23/24. This week I shared about what I've done in the past to connect with parents and families on conference days. 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...

Miss Mary Mack - Teaching Process, Resources, and More! 17.09.2024 24:48

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/16/24. This week I shared about how I'm teaching the song and hand clapping game for Miss Mary Mack. 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 s...

How Do You Dance? - Book to Help Kids Feel More Comfortable Dancing 10.09.2024 24:27

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/9/24. This week I shared about the book "How Do You Dance?" and how I scaffold in a group dance party 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...

Books for Movement Exploration in Primary Grades 03.09.2024 30:25

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/24. This week I shared about two books that you can use for movement exploration in 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...

Lines that Wiggle - Pathways and Movement Exploration 27.08.2024 31:56

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/26/24. This week I shared about the book "Lines that Wiggle" and how I use it to encourage movement with pathways. 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...

Musical Mondays are Back! Circle Round the Zero and New Resources! 20.08.2024 28:58

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/19/24. This week I shared about new Book Companion resources to use with subs and the song Circle Round the Zero. 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 cl...

End of Semester Q&A Spring 2024 23.04.2024 28:21

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/24. 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. I...

Recorder - Decoding Written Notation with Kids 16.04.2024 32:42

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/24. This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written 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 th...

Animals Gone Wild - Primary Grade Concert Recap 09.04.2024 35:08

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/24. This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called "Animals Gone Wild!" 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...

Singing Voice and sol-mi Practice with Primary Grades 02.04.2024 31:12

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/24. This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with 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 tha...

Recorder Poly Spots and Jigsaw Melodies Resource 26.03.2024 30:11

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/24. This week I shared two different activities for recorder including poly spot matching and movement and Jigsaw Melodies. 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'...

Recorder Echo and Examples - The First Weeks! 19.03.2024 28:41

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/18/24. This week I shared about some basic skills building I do with my beginning recorder players. 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...

The First Recorder Lesson - How to Prepare and What to Do! 05.03.2024 37:45

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/4/24. This week I shared my "first recorder lesson" with ideas about what to buy, how to prepare, and what to do on that first day! 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...

Lesson Planning and Free Lesson Plan Templates for the Music Classroom 27.02.2024 24:54

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/26/24. This week I shared about lesson plan templates I've used over the years and thoughts about planning. 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 wi...

Book Recommendation - Sing and Dance In Your Polka Dot Pants 20.02.2024 19:23

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/19/24. This week I shared the book "Sing and Dance in your Polka Dot Pants" and how I use it in my classroom and with substitute teachers. 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...

Nonpitched Percussion, Rhythm Reading, and Dynamics Lesson. 13.02.2024 28:44

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/12/24. This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson for nonpitched percussion, rhythm reading, and dynamics. 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 a Lesson from Scratch - Nonpitched Percussion and a Poem with a Farm theme! 06.02.2024 25:58

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/5/24. This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson with a poem and nonpitched percussion from scratch. 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...

Crosstown - When Billy Was One - Full Process and Lesson Ideas 30.01.2024 27:02

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/29/24. This week I shared about how I use the song "Crosstown - When Billy Was One" in class with lesson ideas and process. 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 u...

Drum Dream Girl - Substitute Teacher Plans 23.01.2024 31:09

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/22/24. This week I shared about how I use the book "Drum Dream Girl" in class and for substitute teacher 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 the lessons that I'm using in cla...

Rattlin' Bog - Full Process and Lesson Ideas 16.01.2024 29:13

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/15/24. This week I shared about how I teach the song "Rattlin' Bog" with explanations, visual aids, and my process. 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...

Bate, Bate, Chocolate - Full Process and Lesson Ideas 09.01.2024 26:34

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/8/24. This week I shared about how I teach the poem "Bate Bate Chocolate" with explanations, visual aids, and video examples. 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...