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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Focus on December Lessons and Resources - Fall 2021 23.11.2021 1:00:12

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/22/21. This week I shared some of my favorite resources and lessons for December. 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...

Focus on K-2 Thanksgiving Lessons - Fall 2021 16.11.2021 59:08

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/15/21. This week I shared some of my favorite books for December as well as some K-2 lessons for Thanksgiving. 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 clas...

Focus on Orff Instrument Improvisation 2 - Fall 2021 09.11.2021 58:22

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/8/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that incorporate improvisation on the Orff 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 that I'm using in class...

Focus on Orff Instrument Improvisation - Fall 2021 02.11.2021 57:34

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/1/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that incorporate improvisation on the Orff 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 that I'm using in class...

Focus on K-2 Lessons - Fall 2021 26.10.2021 1:00:03

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/25/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that I haven't been able to really talk about in the last weeks. 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...

Focus on K-5 Lessons - Fall 2021 19.10.2021 59:11

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/18/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that I haven't been able to really talk about in the last weeks. I'm "catching up" and going more in-depth on some fabulous lesson for multiple grades and sharing what's worked and what hasn't. If you're not familiar with musical...

Focus on First Grade - Fall 2021 12.10.2021 59:11

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/11/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week eight with a focus first grade. I also shared some of my favorite books with indigenous characters/about indigenous people. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Face...

Focus on Concert Prep and K-5 Lessons - Fall 2021 05.10.2021 1:00:04

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/4/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week seven with a focus on concert prep with 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 lessons that I'm using in clas...

Focus on 3rd Grade Lessons - Fall 2021 28.09.2021 58:01

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/27/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week six with a focus on third grade and melodic dictation. 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...

Focus on K-2 Lessons - Fall 2021 21.09.2021 1:01:17

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/20/21. This week I shared my K-2 lesson plans for week five with a focus on lesson adaptation and tech integration. 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...

Focus on 1st Grade Lessons - Fall 2021 14.09.2021 59:33

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/13/21. This week I talked about some of my new favorite books and shared my K-5 lesson plans for week three with a focus on 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 to share about the...

Focus on 5th Grade Lessons - Fall 2021 07.09.2021 1:01:26

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/6/21. This week I talked about some of my new favorite books and shared my K-5 lesson plans for week two with a focus on 5th 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 to share about the le...

Focus on Back to School Lessons Focus on Grades 3-5 - Fall 2021 31.08.2021 1:00:38

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/30/21. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, setting up procedures and my K-5 lessons for the week with a focus on older grades: 3-5. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday n...

Focus on Back to School Lessons and Tech Week 1 - Fall 2021 24.08.2021 1:00:36

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/23/21. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, setting up procedures and my K-5 lessons for the week! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go l...

End of Year Lessons and Q&A Week 15 - Spring 2021 04.05.2021 58:01

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/26/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year with a focus on keeping kids active and engaged. Please take this short survey to let me know what you think about these Musical Mondays Videos: https://bit.ly/3h05QQY If you're not familiar with musical Mondays...

Focus on End of Year Lessons Week 14 - Spring 2021 27.04.2021 58:41

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/26/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year with a focus on keeping kids active and engaged. 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 usi...

Focus on Orff Instruments and Lower Grades Week 13 - Spring 2021 20.04.2021 1:00:47

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/19/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for lower grades with a focus on Orff Instrument borduns and instrument 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 about the lessons that I'...

Focus on Orff Instruments and Upper Grades Week 12 - Spring 2021 13.04.2021 1:04:05

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/12/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for upper grades with a focus on Orff Instruments and song options. 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...

Focus on Kindergarten Week 11 - Spring 2021 06.04.2021 1:00:55

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/5/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for Kindergarten with a focus books, steady beat, and instrument 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 about the lessons that I'm using...

Focus on Second Grade and Sharing with Parents Week 10 - Spring 2021 30.03.2021 1:00:43

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/29/21. This week I shared my ideas for taking regular lessons and sharing with parents through a "concert" video. I also shared all my lessons for second grade. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram...

Focus on Second Grade and Brass Instruments Week 9 - Spring 2021 16.03.2021 1:01:07

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/15/21. This week I shared my ideas for integrating instrument recognition into intermediate grades and lessons for second grade. 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...

Focus on Kindergarten and Sub Plans Week 8 - Spring 2021 09.03.2021 59:40

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/8/21. This week I shared my new sub plans and ideas about how to spice up your Kindergarten 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 in class with my s...

Focus on Bulletin Boards and Rhythm Scaffolding Week 7 - Spring 2021 02.03.2021 59:23

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/1/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for rhythm reading/dictation with scaffolding as well as a few bulletin boards you might want to try out and tech tools to make your life easier. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live...

Focus on Fourth Grade and GarageBand Week 6 - Spring 2021 23.02.2021 1:01:01

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/22/21. This week I'll be sharing my lesson ideas for 4th Grade with a focus improvisation, ostinato, and GarageBand. 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...

Focus on Substitute Teacher Lesson Plans Week 5 - Spring 2021 16.02.2021 1:00:33

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/15/21. This week I'll be sharing about substitute teacher plans: what to use, how to organize them, and some tips and tricks to help your sub be successful! 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 s...