The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education

In this episode, we'll discuss 4 ways to deal with music teacher burnout.  You feel like you’re like the little engine that could and you’re barely making it.  Maybe this is your first year teaching, so you’ve never experienced a true Spring in the music room, so all of this is new to you.  Or, maybe you’ve taught for years, but every year this time of year sneaks up on you and you...

In this episode, we'll explore ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in the music room.  Ideas were shared from this blog post. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook . 

In this episode, we'll talk about the super powers you have as a music teacher.  You may have hard days, but each day you get to change the lives of your students through the power of music.   You can read the blog post about this same topic here. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find...

In this episode, we'll talk about an easy Valentine's Day activity, how to keep it simple with your lower elementary kiddos, a rhythm heart activity, and a way to foster a sense of community with positive phrases. For 5 Valentine's Day songs to do with your students, read this blog post. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music...

This episode originally aired on this Facebook Live. In this episode, we'll discuss ways you can plan, pick out, and implement programs.  Even if you have no resources or have never put a program on before, you can do this!  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful. and be sure...

In this episode, we'll discuss my absolute favorite Martin Luther King quotes and how you can apply his words to your life and teaching.   I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook . 

In this episode, we'll talk about ways you can celebrate black history month in the music classroom. The Facebook Live I did where I taught "Lift Every Voice and Sing" can be found here. I mentioned two blog posts that can be found here: How to teach students to write a rap 5 ways to teach music in a low income school I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to sh...

In this podcast episode, we'll explore ways you can find your motivation as you head back to school after Winter break.    I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook . 

In this episode, I share my 5 favorite episodes from 2018.    You can also read "My Top 10 Music Education Blog Posts" here... www.thedomesticmusician.com/my-top-10-music-education-blog-posts-from-2018/  This has been a great year and I can't wait for what 2019 has in store. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any...

In this episode, we'll discuss how you can really relax over Winter break. It's so hard to leave work at work and to "turn your brain off". But, self care is so important and in this episode we'll talk about how you can really unwind.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and b...

In this episode, I'm going to share 5 reasons I'm thankful for music education.  I'll discuss:  1. How music helps students explore creativity  2. Why music class doesn't just teach music  3. Why every child can learn music  4. The importance of students working together in music class  5. How music class exposes students to the world around them  The blog posts...

In this episode, I want to talk about 5 things I'm thankful for. This episode is a little different, because I break away from the normal music education episodes, and share my heart with you a little bit.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram...

In this episode, we'll talk about why teaching your students music from other countries and cultures is so important and ways to go about doing this.  Don't forget to grab your free resource and you can download the free "40 Children's Songs from Around the World" PDF mentioned in this episode here . I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podca...

In this episode, we'll discuss:  -how to keep planning and teaching the lesson simple when you're just starting out  -ways to keep yourself from over planning  -how to use lesson plans from last year  Don't forget to check out my website to grab your free resource and you can download the free "20 Fun Filler Activities" PDF mentioned in this episode here . I'd love for you to l...

In this episode, we'll discuss:  -ways to use old textbooks and other resources  -simplifying by combining lessons per grade level  -how to organize your lessons by teaching standards   I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Fa...

In this episode, I'll share with you an answer I gave to one of the music teachers I mentor about how to handle a behavior problem child in the music room.   Click here for a free printable to help you with classroom management in your music classroom.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would...

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about why I'm a teacherpreneur and what it's like being one. If you've wondered why I do what I do, or what a teacherpreneur is exactly, than this episode is for you.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram...

In this episode, I'm going to teach the activity "Pass the Pumpkin."  Even if you're already familiar with this activity, I'm going to talk about how to make it even more musical, ways to extend this lesson, how upper elementary can use this lesson as well. For a free printable of filler activities you can use with your students, click here. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of...

This elementary music lesson "Peanut Sat On a Railroad Track" is a speech piece that adds instruments to it that your students will love! I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook . 

In this episode, we'll discover real ways you can beat imposter syndrome and stop comparing yourself once and for all to other music teachers.  I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook . 

In episode 18, I'll go over why teaching songwriting and composition in elementary music isn't scary. If you're new to teaching your students to compose, just the very thought can make you want to run to the corner and suck your thumb.  In this episode, I mentioned the "Teaching Songwriting in Elementary Music Isn't Scary" blog post . I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the pod...

In this episode, we're going to talk all about teaching kids to sing in elementary music. I wrote a blog post about teaching kids to sing that you can check out here . I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful, and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook . 

In this episode, you'll be able to listen to one of the 20 lessons from inside The Elementary Music Teacher Blueprint course. The Elementary Music Teacher Blueprint teaches everything you need to know to successfully teach elementary music, even if you're brand new at it.  It contains 20 lessons that have slides to go along with the audio recordings and 20 printable worksheets that accompany...

Whether students are new to your school or have known you a while, I want to share ways that you can make students feel comfortable in the music room.  In this episode, I'll discuss:  -how to make kindergarten students feel welcome  -ways to welcome all students even if they've known you a while  -why going over procedures helps with more than just good classroom management &nb...

This was originally aired on my Facebook page.   In this episode, we'll talk about my favorite ways to transition from summer back to school. The first week is always the hardest as you adjust to waking up to an alarm and getting back on a schedule.  Check out my blog to find posts about back to school lesson planning, the first day of school, and so much more.  I'd love for you to...