We are Kodály inspired elementary music teachers who love to share songs, activities, lessons, and ideas for the music room. Show notes at https://musicteachercoffeetalkpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Feeling alone in the craziness that is your classroom? Looking for someone to rescue you from the exhaustion and overwhelm of your everyday music teacher life? Hi, I'm Jeanette. A passionate music teacher with over 2 decades of experience working with students, balancing the mayhem, and helping educators like you navigate the chaos. Join me as we explore what makes teaching general music so darn hard, tackle the unique challenges we face, and transform our music teacher lives so that every d ...
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Real self-care for music educators, not just self-soothing! Are you an overwhelmed music teacher who thinks that self-care and work/life balance is impossible with your responsibilities at home? Are you feeling burnout at home and school, and you’re done with feeling teacher tired and stressed all the time? Do you feel that the cliché advice of candles and bubble baths, not that there’s anything wrong with that, are short term solutions for your tension? Former stressed hot mess Beth Duhon h ...
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Musings and recordings on anything to do with music education.
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This podcast is for music teachers who can expect discussions about the everyday life situations of a music teacher. From the super serious to the light hearted events that happen in our classrooms, you better believe there is something here for everyone. https://www.thesaltymusicteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/thesaltymusicteacher
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Are you an elementary music teacher? Maybe you’re worn out, overwhelmed, or feel like it gets harder each year. Hi, I’m Jessica, and it’s my passion to help elementary music teachers, just like you, figure out your unique teaching style. In this podcast, I'll share helpful tips and strategies, work-home life balance tips, and mindset blocks, while helping give you the motivation you need to gain momentum in your teaching so you can continue being the music teacher rock star you already are. ...
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Life is a journey set to music. To move from one stanza to another we need a bridge. That’s what you’ll find in this podcast, where bestselling author Eric Nehring shares his passion for music and life. Eric takes you beyond the theory of music you’ll learn in school to the lessons he has learned working with students, parents, and advisors. Learning music theory is a necessary base. But to build the bridge to your next stanza you’ll need to progress beyond theory. The Music Teacher Podcast ...
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The podcast about all things business for music teachers and studio owners. Learn how to brand, market, and grow your music studio. Hear stories of creative music teachers who are taking on other cool entrepreneurial projects. Get answers to your self-employment questions from experts. Hosted by entrepreneur, business coach, and piano teacher, Andrea Miller.
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The original podcast for growth-minded instrumental music and voice teachers since 2015. Our mission at TopMusic is to empower music teachers to find and nurture their innate creativity so they can teach lessons that are innovative, integrated and inspiring, and that will have a positive, life-long impact on their students. Tune in weekly as we interview teachers and creators from around the world and unpack fun and exciting ideas to maximise your teaching and studio business success.
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers
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Practical and proven tips, ideas and advice for private music teachers. Listen in to improve your instrumental or vocal music studio business and find that oh-so-elusive feeling of balance in your life. Welcome to The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! This is the show for you if you’re an instrumental or vocal music teacher that wants friendly, creative and accessible advice. I’m your host Nicola Cantan. My membership site, Vibrant Music Teaching, helps teachers all over the world to include m ...
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The spark for music teachers is ten minutes of mindset and energy designed especially for anyone teaching music. Host Janice Tuck offers insights, tips and strategies for dealing with common issues that arise in teaching music in schools. This podcast is about finding the resourcefulness within yourself to make things happen. Its about developing the mindset and psychology - a way of being, talking and acting that will get you moving through the day with energy.
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The New Harmony podcast is part of the Music Studio Startup Podcast Network and your connection to thoughtful conversations with music teachers striving to live in wellness and balance as business owners.
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HMT85 A Prayer for Stressed Out Music Teachers
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In this special episode, Beth shares a heartfelt prayer for every listener- particularly if you are feeling tired, overwhelmed or discouraged as a music teacher. God loves us and hears us when we pray.Bởi Beth Duhon
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MTCT #165: Realizing Diversity with Karen Howard
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Carrie and Tanya have a powerful conversation with Dr. Karen Howard about issues and ideas around diversity and culturally responsive teaching in music education.Bởi Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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How to Handle Every Music Teacher Challenge with Ease
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Ever wonder how some music teachers seem to handle every challenge with ease? In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, Christy Clark shares her secrets to thriving amidst the chaos. Find out how one simple strategy transformed her toughest teaching days and discover the key to unlocking a supportive community that lifts you up when you need it m…
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154 - Christopher Maloney on Starting and Selling a Multi-Teacher Studio (Part 2)
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Today’s podcast episode is part 2 of a two part conversation with a returning guest. Christopher Maloney was on the podcast last year to talk about founding Practice Warriors, an online practice program aimed at teen and adult students. You can hear that story in Episode 132. In that conversation, Christopher mentioned that he had formerly owned a …
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387: A New Pathway to TopMusic Teacher Certification
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As a music teacher, have you ever wished for a clear, guided path to professional recognition? In this episode, we're exploring a new pathway to TopMusic Teacher Certification program, exclusively available through our new Studio Plus membership. Today, I'll be sharing my own teaching journey, reflecting on the challenges of navigating the early ye…
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What I've learned from watching almost 60 music lessons this week
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Join host Nicola Cantan in this episode of The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast as she shares insights from watching nearly 60 video clips submitted by passionate music teachers around the world. Discover valuable lessons from different teaching styles, creative strategies, and unique approaches that can help inspire your own music teaching journey. …
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390: Teaching Piano on YouTube with Emma Blair Piano
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The beauty of music lies not just in its performance, but in the journey of learning and teaching it. In today’s episode, our guest, Emma Fajcz, shares her inspiring journey from being a reluctant piano student to becoming a YouTube sensation known for her practical and engaging piano tutorials. She transitioned from traditional one-on-one lessons …
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HMT84 How to Make Your Veterans Day and Holiday Performances Better
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Now that we are in full performance prep season (Hello Patriotic songs, Christmas songs and Halloween songs in the same lesson!), are you stressed about your programs? Of course you are! Here are some of my tried and true strategies for improving your programs with minimal effort. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to share it with a music e…
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389: Burnout, Cancer and a Learning Legacy with Dr Edward Gifford
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Sometimes, life forces us to pause, reflect, and completely redefine our path. Dr. Edward Gifford’s story is a powerful testament to this truth. A former senior lecturer in music education, Dr. Gifford spent decades shaping future educators, developing innovative teaching methods, and inspiring students with his passion for music. But when burnout …
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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! I'm Nicola Cantan, your host, and today we’re diving into the world of music practice mottos. Whether you're out for a walk, cleaning up, or simply relaxing, thanks for letting me join you for a few moments. Today, we're talking about those words of wisdom that can guide music practice, support our stu…
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Embrace Music Class Chaos for the Win-Ep82
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In this episode, I sit down with Happy Music Teacher Academy member Shannon Pringle to uncover how her experience in the Academy has transformed not only her classroom but also her music teacher journey. Find out how Shannon has embraced the inevitable music class chaos and turned it into a source of excitement, creativity, and deeper student engag…
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HMT83 Morning Routine for Music Teachers
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Hey friend! Are your mornings full of stress and struggle? Do you roll up to the school hot, rushed and grumpy? If this sounds like you, you might want to grab a notebook and pen to take notes on this episode (not while you're driving, of course!). Here are 8 simple shifts to make any morning better! Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group B…
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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan dives into programs for young beginners, offering valuable advice for structuring music lessons, especially for homeschool groups. Nicola also introduces the Epic Clip Contest, where teachers can win a $1,000 Visa gift card by submitting a short video of their teaching. With …
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388: Tim and Bec React to a Creative Piano Lesson from 1984!
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Today, we’re chatting with our very own Rebecca Stewart, a talented piano instructor and the Community Manager and Head of Certification at TopMusic. With a professional journey that includes over two decades of teaching with Yamaha Music Education Centres, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. We dive into a nostalgic video from 198…
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MTCT #164: Peek at our Week: 2nd Grade
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Carrie and Tanya share songs and activities they are using in their 2nd grade general music lessons this week.Bởi Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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Lesson Plans to Help Kids Fall in Love with Music
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Lesson Plans to Help Kids Fall in Love with Music Let’s help your kiddos fall in love with music! In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, we dive into some engaging lesson plans to help. Picture books like Leaf Trouble by Jonathan Emmett, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro, and Room on the Broom by Julia Donalds…
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HMT82 Happier Music Teacher Final Stretch Challenge
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The last quarter of the calendar year can be a lot for music teachers. Veterans Day, Holiday concerts, grading and comunity choral concerts all seem to hit at the same time! That is why I created the Happier Music Teacher Final Stretch Challenge to encourage us to take care of ourselves without making it a part time job. Join us in these action ste…
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Making things EASY for a challenging student
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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan answers a listener's question about handling a tricky piano student who rushes through pieces and struggles with learning new ones. Nicola shares creative strategies for making lessons more engaging, using improvisation, games, and thoughtful planning to help students build s…
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153 - Christopher Maloney on Starting and Selling a Multi-Teacher Studio (Part 1)
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Today’s podcast episode is part 1 of a two part conversation with a returning guest. Christopher Maloney was on the podcast last year to talk about founding Practice Warriors, an online practice program aimed at teen and adult students. You can hear that story in Episode 132. In that conversation, Christopher mentioned that he had formerly owned a …
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3 Challenges Music Teachers Face & How to Solve Them
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One of the biggest struggles for educators is the unique challenges elementary music teachers face. From managing large groups of students to finding ways to keep them engaged with a variety of musical activities, it can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll explore three common challenges, including classroom management, student engageme…
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HMT81 Music Teacher Coffee Talk Kodaly Level Implementation Part 2
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Welcome new listeners! What a treat to talk about implementing summer learning, whether Kodaly or Orff, into your school year with Tanya and Carrie of Music Teacher Coffee Talk! We'll tackle whether you should "Kodaly the world" and what parts of my Kodaly Level 2 training will make it into my classroom. This is part 2 from their main theme. If you…
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Lessons after breaks and studio names
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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this episode, we dive into two important topics: easing students back into lessons after a break and choosing the perfect name for your piano studio. Nicola shares tips on helping students transition smoothly after time off and offers advice for naming your music studio, whether y…
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386: Introducing Our Studio Plus Membership!
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Every teacher reaches a moment when they crave deeper connection, personalized guidance, and the tools to truly elevate their craft. Today, we’re unveiling Studio Plus, a membership designed to meet that exact need. In this episode, we’ll explore how this new membership goes beyond the basics, offering one-on-one coaching, advanced courses, and an …
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MTCT #163: Creativity in the Orff Classroom with David Row
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David Row joins Carrie and Tanya to discuss ideas and strategies for creativity through improvisation in the Orff-inspired classroom.Bởi Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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Being an Elementary Music Teacher - 3 Mistakes We Make - Ep79
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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 see in our students, and worrying about what we haven't accomplished. These habits hold us b…
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HMT80 Music Teacher Coffee Talk Kodaly Level Implementation Part 1
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I've been a long time listener of the Music Teacher Coffee Talk podcast. In fact, they were one of my inspirations for starting the Happier Music Teacher podcast. Tanya and Carrie invited me on their podcast to chat about implementing summer learning into the school year since I recently completed Level II Kodaly. Carrie recently completed Level 1 …
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Paperless or paper planning and personal practice
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Cantan, tackles key challenges for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola explores two important questions: navigating printed versus digital lesson assignments for traveling teachers and finding time to practice as a busy teacher. Nicola offers practical advice for using hybrid assignment syste…
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385: Meet TopMusicSheets Composer: William Suit
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Today, we're exploring the journey of Will Suit, the TopMusicSheets composer for October. Will is a native of North Georgia whose lifelong love for music has profoundly shaped his career. Starting piano and singing at the tender age of five under the guidance of his musically inclined parents, Will's talents flourished in a nurturing environment. W…
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Engaging Kids with Classical Music - 3 Ways-Ep78
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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 enjoyable. By providing a structured way to track the music, stu…
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152 - Bradley Kunda on Learning and Leading for a Shared Vision
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Today's conversation is one about being a lifelong learner, managing competing priorities and finite time, and aligning a team to work towards a shared vision. Most of us can probably relate to at least some of these things from our roles as teachers and studio owners, but my guest today is neither a music teacher nor a studio owner. Today I’m talk…
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HMT79 Teacher Health and Wellness Made Simple
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Taking better care of our health as music teachers isn't easy but it is simple. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good as you establish daily habits and micro-actions that improve your health. Want to feel better today? Quick tip: leave that Halloween candy at the store until closer to Halloween! Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon Buy the…
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Starts and stops and starting studios
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, offers proven, practical tips and strategies for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola answers listener questions about helping students overcome start-and-stop habits during playing and advice for starting a new music studio. She also shares exciting updates, including a new Vivid Prac…
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384: Nicola Interviews Tim in a Fireside Chat from Piano Pivot Live
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Welcome to this special episode, recorded live during my 2020 Piano Pivot Live event—a piano teachers’ conference unlike any other! Nicola and I dive deep into my journey from being a university student studying audio engineering to becoming a full-time music educator and entrepreneur. We explore the pivotal moments in my career, including why I re…
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MTCT #162: Peek at our Week (1st Grade)
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Carrie and Tanya talk about the songs and activities they are doing with their 1st graders this week.Bởi Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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Classical Music Activities for Kids - 5 Fun Ways to Enjoy It
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✨ **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 media. From movie soundtracks to video games, these classical music activities …
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151 - Jenica Nevala on Bold Promotions and Growing a Multi-Teacher Music School [REBROADCAST]
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For the first time in two years, we’re forming a cohort of teachers to go through Business Building 101 together! Join today at musicstudiostartup.com/BB101 You’ll get weekly video lessons to complete whenever it’s convenient and you can join the live office hours to get personalized help and hang out with other teachers in the cohort. Today’s mini…
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Hi! Did you know there are lies that get handed down from generation to generation of music teachers that are keeping us stuck and unhappy personally and professionally? From worthiness to hours worked, I have no filter today. This is going to be a good episode, friends! Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group Hap…
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Am I the right kind of teacher for my different students
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, explores how music teachers can adapt their teaching styles to fit different students and instruments. In this episode, Nicola responds to a question from Emily, a teacher of both piano and brass instruments, about whether her varied teaching approaches for each instrument are acceptable.…
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383: Introducing Fresh New Music from Alfred!
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Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with three talented composers from Alfred Music: Elizabeth Swift, Connor Chee, and Angela Marshall. Join us as we delve into their unique backgrounds, explore their latest compositions, and discover how they are bringing fresh, engaging, and culturally rich music to students and teachers worldwide. Connor Che…
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Books for the Elementary Music Classroom with Theresa Cocci - Ep76
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✨ **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 her journey of creating delightful stories centered around her dog. She and I explore…
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150 - Shannah Compton Game on Five Money Tips for Self-Employed Music Teachers [REBROADCAST]
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Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of one of the earliest episodes of Music Studio Startup, but it has stood the test of time. It’s worth noting that at the time of recording, my guest Shannah’s podcast was called “Millennial Money”, but the name has since changed to “Everyone’s Talkin’ Money.” Here’s the episode: If you’re in the first few years of …
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HMT77 10 Reasons Your Lesson Planning Is Taking Too Long
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Are you struggling with lesson planning? Do you feel like it is taking too much time? It is one of our biggest pain points as busy music teachers (besides needing to pee!) In this episode, I'm excited to share some of the reasons it is taking too long to plan your lessons so you can get your time back. Let's take control of this piece of your profe…
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How do I organise lessons at students' homes?
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In this podcast episode, the host shares insights and practical advice for music teachers who conduct lessons at students' homes. They discuss the importance of charging a travel fee to account for time spent commuting, and offer tips on organizing materials efficiently using a folder system. The host also explores strategies for transitioning from…
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382: Want to Teach Music to Homeschoolers? Homeschool Mom Ginny Thorpe Shares All Her Secrets
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In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of homeschooling and music education with Ginny Thorpe, an experienced music teacher and homeschooling mom. Ginny shares her unique journey, from teaching piano as a teenager to developing a diverse and creative approach to music education that caters to the homeschooling community. We explore…
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MTCT #161: Implementing Summer Learning
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Carrie and Tanya welcome Beth Duhon to discuss ideas for implementing summer learning into your classroom.Bởi Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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