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Have you ever dreamed of making extra money sharing your music skills online? Our guest, Evan Price from Artist Collective, helps music teachers like you do just that! Learn simple ways to turn what you know into income and maybe even travel while you teach....
Are you feeling that familiar knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach as your concert approaches? You’re pouring your heart into rehearsals, but all you hear are forgotten lyrics and excuses about why they can’t be at the actual concert. Trust me, friend, you are...
Feeling like you’re running on fumes with the end of the school year in sight? Are you an exhausted teacher just trying to make it to the final bell? You are definitely not alone! This week on The Happy Music Teacher, we’re tackling that end-of-year...
Testing week is here, and if your music room feels like a silent movie marathon with a side of stressed-out students, you’re not alone. Their schedules are off, energy levels are low, and anything beyond the simplest task feels like climbing Mount Everest. But what...
Picture this: Your students are completely engaged, their imaginations sparked by familiar stories, and they’re learning key musical concepts without even realizing it. You’ll discover how to: Explore dynamics with the hilarious mud puddle “attacks” in Robert Munsch’s classic. Bring vocabulary to life through creative...
If your students’ energy level is more ‘zombie shuffle’ than of ‘happy dance, I’ve got the cure! It’s time to bring them back to life by gamifying your music classroom! Games are a game-changer (pun intended) when it comes to increasing participation, improving retention, and...
Are you drowning in planners, sticky notes, and to-do lists that never get used? You are NOT alone! We music teachers are BUSY, and staying organized feels like an impossible dream. But don’t worry—I’ve been there, done that, and found a system that actually WORKS....
Ever feel like the only teacher in the building who isn’t in the loop? Connecting with colleagues and feeling respected as part of your school team can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I chat with Kurtis Hewson about how...
Students bouncing off the walls? 🌸☀️ Keeping them engaged this time of year can feel like a losing battle, but don’t worry—I’ve got your back! In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, we’re diving into the best spring books to bring into your music...
Ever wish you had a secret diary full of tried-and-true tips to make your music teaching life easier? What if you could get a bunch of them—all in one place? Teaching music is an incredible job, but let’s be real—it can also be exhausting. Between...