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Are you feeling more “burnt out” than “inspired” lately? You aren’t alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way. This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on the simple, mindset-shifting secrets that helped me rediscover the joy in my classroom during the toughest parts...
Kick off 2026 with a plan to reduce stress! This special compilation features expert tips on how to make music teaching easier. Leaders in music education share advice on professional development, self-care boundaries, embracing imperfection, and focusing on the fun to combat burnout and keep...
Music specialist and Orff levels presenter Brielle D’Souza shares her methods for teaching the whole child. She breaks down the “why” and “how” behind her popular play-along videos, explaining how they are designed to create truly inclusive music activities that allow for easy differentiation, save...
Tired of piecing together lessons in December? This episode is your December Music Activities Survival Kit! We introduce three essential lesson bundles designed to solve every holiday teaching challenge, from managing high energy with Nutcracker movement to creating calm, focused instrument technique using a storybook...
Do your students feel the rhythm in their bodies? This episode breaks down the powerful Movement Method for teaching rhythm through movement. We’ll show you how to link basic steps (walking, jogging, stomping) to note values and then use a simple storybook to bridge the...
Feeling lost? Former music teacher Linda McCarty shares the story of her great aunt’s legacy and how it led her to create Splendor Productions. Discover her structured, Orff and Kodály-certified new music teacher resources, including full-length video lessons and a huge library of concept-specific activities...
Stop scrolling for low-prep ideas! This episode reveals your complete, ready-to-use November Music Lesson Plans Trio. We cover meaningful cultural inclusion, fun Thanksgiving-themed skills, and a low-pressure entry into winter concepts, guaranteeing you save your sanity and keep your students engaged this November. ———————————————————————————– What...
In this conversation with former elementary music teacher Kris Brown, we dive into his journey and the creation of Sound Thinking Interactive. Learn how his platform is setting the new standard for music teacher support by providing an accessible, Kodály-inspired curriculum and professional development that...
Stop beating yourself up over a lesson flop! I’m sharing the F.A.I.L. Framework, a simple, four-step tool that will forever change your narrative about failure. Learn exactly what to do when your lesson plan fails and how to give yourself the grace you give your...
Chaos October got you down? In this survival guide episode, we share the secret to channeling student energy! I’m diving into our best high-energy music lessons for October and sharing easy, seasonal activities like Room on the Broom and Spooky Scary Skeletons to help you...