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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...
Feeling overwhelmed by a huge wish list and a tiny budget? This episode is your definitive guide to how to supply your music room on a budget. We’re talking with Jessica Palmer from West Music to get the inside scoop on how their team helps...
Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? In this episode, I sit down with my mentor, Sara Campbell, to talk about achieving a sustainable music teacher work-life balance. We discuss common challenges, the importance of setting boundaries with ourselves, and how to build a career that truly...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your crazy music teacher schedule? Today, we’re cutting through the noise with a three-part plan to help you not just survive, but thrive. In this super quick episode, I’m sharing sanity-saving strategies on prioritizing, using lesson prep hacks, and setting...
