2022 - Dr. Stafford's Musical Cures

Music Teacher Self-Care Idea from Other Teachers

I’ve taken several weeks from my blog and email list for my own self-care. You say, “But you’re retired!”. I can never stay retired, or

End-of-the-Year Music Teaching Reflections

The year is just about over. As teachers, we celebrate the end of school most of the time and are ready to breathe a

Jazz Musician Talk Show Activity for Older General Music Students

This is an update to a blog post from 2014 April is Jazz Appreciation Month. When we as music educators hear about using

Doing Music Class Activities Outside

Several months ago, I wrote about keeping kids moving in the classroom. Believe it or not, keeping kids moving within certain parameters actually cuts down

Music Class Manipulatives: Why Not?

Ah, manipulatives! Kids like to touch things, so using little something to help teach is so popular. Manipulatives in music class enhance the tactile and

Resources for Teaching the Music of Ukraine Thoughtfully

This is a short blog entry, but it’s something that’s been on my mind for several days. Like most everyone else, I have been saddened

Student Jobs in Music Class

I am one of the worst when it comes to putting something down and then not being able to find it again. In my music