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73 | What is Universal Design for Learning? diversity iep inclusive lesson planning that music podcast May 04, 2022

A few years back, Lauren Marcinkowski introduced me to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and I was HOOKED.

Since then, I’ve done a decent amount of research into UDL as part of my graduate research for my Master’s degree and I’ve been able to see incredibly positive...

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64| Elementary Choir with Emma Bassett curriculum educational tips elementary music general music lesson planning music class resources show notes that music podcast Jan 12, 2022

 


This week’s episode is all about choir at the elementary level. You are not going to want to miss this fantastic interview with Emma Bassett.

Emma Bassett was born and raised in Wisconsin, but got to Texas as fast as she could! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin...

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63 | What They DON'T Tell You About Student Teaching music teacher journey show notes student teaching that music podcast Jan 05, 2022
 

 

There is so much that we don't learn about student teaching until we are in the thick of it.

Now that I'm a few years out of student teaching, I've been doing a lot of thinking about what I wish I would've known about student teaching.

This week's episode of That Music Podcast is...

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62 | English Learners in the Music Classroom with Betha Maust educational tips elementary music show notes teacher tips that music podcast Dec 15, 2021

So many of us have an increasing population of English Learners in our classrooms.

Especially for those of us, me included, who are not bilingual, this can be an incredibly difficult population of students to serve.

In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast I bring in a wonderful...

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61 | Decolonizing the Kodály Classroom with Audrey Rice diversity educational tips first year inclusive music teachers show notes that music podcast Dec 08, 2021

 


I often get questions about how a Kodály-influenced classroom can also be one that asks questions to allow us to be anti-racist and anti-biased.

Today’s episode of That Music Podcast is all about refocusing the Kodály classroom to ensure that the repertoire we choose...

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60 | Reflecting On What I'm Thankful For mental health music teacher journey music teachers show notes that music podcast Dec 01, 2021

 

In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast, I get a little bit personal. I share my thoughts and reflections on this past year.

 

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58 | Advocating for Ourselves as Professionals with Sarah Oliver music advocacy music teachers show notes teacher appreciation teacher tips that music podcast Nov 17, 2021

 


Whether we like it or not, we must advocate for ourselves and our programs.

On this week’s episode of That Music Podcast, I share a conversation I had with Sarah OIiver about advocating for ourselves and our students.

Sarah Oliver lives in Xenia, Ohio with her husband Kevin, her...

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57 | Why Teaching Solfege STINKS music teachers show notes teacher tips that music podcast Nov 10, 2021

 


I had a mindset shift a year or so ago about teaching Solfege, and it was an absolute gamechanger in my classroom.

On this week’s episode of That Music Podcast, I share that mindset shift and talk about how we as music educators can really think about the why of what we teach in a...

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56 | Vocal Health for Music Teachers with Dr. Jennifer Whitehead first year music teachers show notes teacher tips that music podcast Nov 03, 2021

 


Vocal health is important for all teachers, but we as music teachers have an added struggle if we don’t take care of our voices.

Even those of us who went through undergrad as vocal majors often lack the knowledge of how to truly use our voices in a safe and sustainable way.

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55 | Music Education & Character Development with Hendrik Marais educational tips music advocacy show notes that music podcast Oct 27, 2021

 

 


On the podcast today we have our first international guest! I am so excited for you to hear this conversation with Hendrik Marais about music education and character development, as well as his experience hosting the 2021 Creative Arts Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

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53 | Learning Centers in the Music Room with Aileen Miracle music class activities music class resources show notes that music podcast Oct 13, 2021

 


What if I told you that you could easily implement more student choice in your classroom while at the same time increasing the level of differentiation in your lessons?

Today’s episode is all about how learning centers can do just that in your classroom!

I brought in the expert on...

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52 | Recorders: NOT Instruments of Torture instruments music class resources show notes teacher tips that music podcast Oct 05, 2021

 


 

I never liked the recorder. Even when I was in school it wasn’t my favorite.

But once I discovered how the recorder can be used as another tool of music-making rather than just another unit, I changed my tune (see what I did there?).

This episode is all about why the recorder...

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