Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

What does it mean to be an "Orff teacher," how can you include pitched and nonpitched instruments into lessons, what are tips for teaching recorder, how about ideas about teaching on a cart?  I thought it would be fun to revisit a series of conversations I had with Orff specialists from 2018 where I explore those exact questions!  In this encore episode, I’m talking with Jennifer Donovan about the world of Orff Schulwerk.    Resources mentioned in the podcast: Windsongs Series Recorder Books: http://bit.ly/2FRbNO8 Chris Judah-Lauder Recorder Games: http://bit.ly/2pg2Wvh Everyday Recorder: Recorder Everyday: http://bit.ly/2FzgFIp

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/16/23. This week I shared about how to find, choose, and use children's books in your classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

Have you ever wondered, "What is Orff Schulwerk?  Should I do the summer training?  How can I get started?"  I thought it would be fun to revisit a series of conversations I had with Orff specialists from 2018 where I explore those exact questions!  In this encore episode, I’m talking with Tiffany English, former president of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. Our conversation is all about the world of Orff Schulwerk: what it is, what it isn’t, pedagogy, teaching ideas, what you can expect should you decide to do Orff levels training, why you should visit a local Orff chapter, and more. Resources mentioned in this podcast: American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: AOSA.org Links to your local Orff Chapter: http://aosa.org/chapters/

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/9/23. This week I shared my lessons for using popsicle sticks for rhythm dictation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/12/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for fourth grade and my process for teaching the song "Twelve Days of Christmas." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/5/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for first grade with a focus on vocabulary, creating new lyrics, sequencing, and the book Hanukkah Hop.  If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/28/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for primary grades with a focus on Nutcracker March and Food Rhythms. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/21/22. This week I shared some of my favorite free digital resources from symphonies and bands to enhance lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/14/22. This week I shared lesson ideas for second grade with Aiken Drum and a few ideas for books in primary grades.  If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/7/22. This week I shared first grade lesson ideas for the NEW Bingo song and using temple blocks for steady beat and creative movement. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.  

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/24/22. This week I shared a few ideas about concerts and gave details about my upcoming 4th grade concert about the 50 States. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 10/19/22. I’m sharing about how I teach the Itsy Bitsy Spider, resources I use, theme and variation, and how we tie in some life lessons. These Musical Moment videos come to you LIVE (most often from my classroom) and give you some insight into how I organize my teaching space, my lesson plan structure, techniques that I use with my students, and lots more! This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Moment video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/17/22.  This week I shared a few ideas about books related to dance, the Nutcracker, and Thanksgiving to use in the classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/10/22. This week I shared a few lesson ideas for Kdg, 1st, and 2nd with a focus on vocal exploration, "An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," and musical occupations. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/3/22. This week I shared my lessons for First Grade with a focus on the song "Head and Shoulders Baby" and books and videos for LatinX & Hispanic Heritage Month. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.  

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/26/22. This week I shared my lessons for Second Grade with a focus on the song "1, 2, 3 O'Leary" and rhythm identification in food words. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 9/22/22. I’m sharing today about different microphones you might choose for daily use and instruction in your classroom. I'll show off all the mics I have in my room or have used in the past and give you some suggestions about how you might set these up in your classroom. Here's my Amazon list with links for a lot of the resources I'm talking about in this video: https://amzn.to/3DNua48 These Musical Moment videos come to you LIVE (most often from my classroom) and give you some insight into how I organize my teaching space, my lesson plan structure, techniques that I use with my students, and lots more! This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Moment video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/19/22. This week I shared my lessons for First Grade with a focus on the song "Farmer Brown Had a Cow" and "Grizzly Bear" and a look at the book "Leave Me Alone." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/12/22. This week I shared my lessons for Third Grade with a focus on the song "Mama Lama" and note creation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 9/8/22. I’m talking about one of my favorite “hello” and “welcome” songs: Dipidu. I’ll walk through the process, tricks I’ve learned through teaching it, and extension ideas. These Musical Moment videos come to you LIVE (most often from my classroom) and give you some insight into how I organize my teaching space, my lesson plan structure, techniques that I use with my students, and lots more! This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.