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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...
Feel overwhelmed by the idea of using AI? In this episode, AI consultant E.Lisa Jansen-Jones gives us the simple C.A.L.M. framework for mastering AI lesson planning and professional communication. Learn how to use tools like Custom GPTs and Claude to save time and reduce your...
Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and no-prep way to get your students moving in music class? In this episode, I sit down with Leanna O’Brien, founder of Soaring Scarves Academy, to talk about the power of movement-based learning. Leanna shares how scarf dancing...
Standard YouTube Outro: Have you ever wished you could get personalized advice for your choir challenges? In this special Q&A episode, we’re answering your most-asked questions about choir, covering everything from warm-ups to two-part harmony. You’ll get practical choir rehearsal tips that you can use...
The pressure of concert season can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This episode is your stress-free playbook for how to plan a school concert. I’ll share simple strategies for simplifying your repertoire, streamlining rehearsals, and reducing your workload, so you can make...
Looking for tips on how to make choir fun? In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Bethany Main to talk about the “foundation of fun” in a choir. We’ll share our strategies for creating a joyful, engaging program that benefits both you...
