Being an elementary music teacher comes with its own set of challenges, but sometimes the biggest hurdle is our own mindset. In this episode, I talk about three common mistakes we all make: focusing too much on our own missteps, dwelling on the negatives we...
In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, we explore 3 powerful ways to engage kids with classical music. The discussion begins with the concept of using listening maps. These visual aids help students follow along with musical pieces, making complex compositions more accessible and...
✨ **New Podcast Episode Alert!** 🎧 Classical Music Activities for kids are a huge part of teaching in the elementary music classroom. 🎶 That’s why in this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, we explore creative ways to introduce classical music to students using popular...
✨ **New Podcast Episode Alert!** 🎧 Let’s dive into the magical world of books for the elementary music classroom In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher podcast. The talented Theresa Cocci is a two-time children’s book author and a music teacher, and she shares...
Check out these tips for music teachers who only have their students for a limited time. In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, we dive into a unique challenge that many music teachers face—what to do when you only see your students once a...
✨ **New Podcast Episode Alert!** 🎧 Children’s books for music class can be powerful tools for sparking student engagement and creating memorable learning experiences. In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, I sit down with the wonderful Bethany Main, author of Our First Day...
In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, I chat with Bill Henry from Mr. Henry’s Music World about his exciting new online music teacher course, Smooth Start Symphony. Bill shares how this course was specifically designed to help elementary music teachers kick off the...
In this empowering episode of The Happy Music Teacher, I sit down with Grace Stevens, a teacher empowerment coach who understands the unique challenges music educators face. We dive into the realities of striving for that “dream class” and how, instead of waiting for it...
In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, we delve into the magic of exit tickets and how they can transform your music classroom. Discover a selection of 20 creative and engaging exit ticket ideas designed to capture students’ excitement and assess their understanding in...
In this episode, I welcome Grace Stevens, an Educator Empowerment Coach with a rich background as a former corporate VP and a seasoned public school educator. Grace shares her journey from corporate burnout to finding fulfillment in teaching, only to encounter similar challenges in the...
