Teacher Self-Care – Dr. Stafford's Musical Cures

Music Teacher Reflection on temporarily returning to the classroom

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

Reviewing and Relevancy in Music Class after a Long Break

We all like breaks. I took a mini-hiatus from blogging to devote more time to my CASA kiddos. It’s beautiful and emotional all at the

Keep It Kinesthetic: Non-Locomotor Movement for Concepts, Stress Relief, and Distance

Carl Orff stated that “Dance has the closest relationship to music. My idea and the task that I set myself was a regeneration of music

Distance Learning: Memes to Help, Part 2

As I type this, many of my music teacher friends and relatives are living through the planning or first day stages of distance learning

Distance Learning Tips: Memes to Help, Part 3

Right now, many of you have already started school. Some are still waiting, because your district might have postponed the start of school, hoping to

Distance Learning Tips: Memes to Help, Part 1

I am going to be honest: I have felt pretty helpless as my former colleagues are planning, worrying, buying, and collaborating to

Music Class in the Era of Covid-19: Concerns and Strategies

First published on May 11, 2020 This has been a rough, rough 2-3 months for the world. And, in the United States, citizens had to

You’re Not Alone: Dealing with the Rough Times and Emotions of Teaching as a Music Teacher

I’m bringing this back , because I feel music teachers, actually all teachers, need extra emotional support as the COVID battle continues. Even though I’m