The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Joan Litman about her book, "Shadows in the Moonlight: Songs of the Middle East."

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Debbie O'Shea about the book, "The Stalagmite Effect," which is about how small, consistent actions as a music teacher and otherwise can build extraordinary lives.

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Jeanette Mihalchik from the Happy Music Teacher about Ukuleles in the Music Room, from storage, to lesson planning, to play alongs!

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses "The 12 Week Year" as a basis for planning for your summer.

In this podcast episode, Aileen details six different types of sub plans for the music room, from "one off" sub plans to "keep on track" sub plans, to help inspire you when writing your own sub plans!

Looking for ways to engage your upper elementary music students? Check out this podcast, with three strategies!

Wondering what the life of an arts administrator looks like? Check out this podcast episode, with examples of tasks and projects.

Looking for ideas for hands-on manipulatives for the music room? Check out this podcast episode, which includes information about rhythmic manipulatives, melodic manipulatives, and more!

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her 10 favorite podcast episodes from "The Music Room," as well as her 10 favorite podcasts in general.

Wondering how to get students to think about their thinking in the music room? In this podcast, Aileen discusses three ways to get students to think about their thinking.

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five lessons she has learned in her new role as arts administrator.

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five strategies for improving growth mindset in the music classroom.

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses life updates.

Looking for fun ways to teach tika-tika, or sixteenth notes, in the music room? Check out this podcast episode, with songs, a listening lesson, and more!

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how to teach successfully when times are tough, whether you are experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, or any other difficult situation.

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ashley Cuthbertson about Culturally Responsive Teaching: what it is, specific lesson examples, and more!

Are you searching for ways to simplify your lesson planning in the music room? Check out this podcast interview, with Jessica Peresta!

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how best to use standards-based grading in the music room.

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five mistakes she's made with centers, from trying to do too much, to not offering enough choice.

Wondering how best to teach your neurodivergent students? Check out this podcast episode with Kimberly Hall, with strategies for best meeting the needs of all of your students, especially those who aren't "typical" learners.

In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss music activities, lessons, picture books, and tech tools for which they are thankful, from "Great Big House" to Nearpod.

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite opening activities for the elementary music classroom, from singing games to listening!

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite music education resources, from print resources, to websites, to podcasts!

In this podcast episode, Aileen offers tips for starting an elementary choir, from recruitment, to auditions, to scheduling.

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Dalcroze expert Anthony Molinaro about Dalcroze-inspired teaching, sample activities, and more!