Old Teacher, New Tricks: Music Teacher Reflection
About this time a year ago, I received a phone call I would have never expected: a call to do a long-term, 9-week substitute job
Name Games for Music Class: Why Use Them?
(Update from last year’s name game post). Name games are critical for a music classroom, even if the teacher has been in the building for
Countdown to First Day: Be Prepared for Your Music Classroom with Checklists
How do you get your music classroom ready for the beginning of school? You can do it in July without sacrificing vacation time.
An Interview with Aileen Miracle
(Part of the “Interviews with Music Educators” Series) Her name is appropriate. Aileen Miracle is a blogger, teacher, TPT store owner, workshop clinician, AND one
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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
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