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73 | What is Universal Design for Learning? diversity iep inclusive lesson planning that music podcast May 04, 2022

A few years back, Lauren Marcinkowski introduced me to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and I was HOOKED.

Since then, I’ve done a decent amount of research into UDL as part of my graduate research for my Master’s degree and I’ve been able to see incredibly positive...

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72 | Sowing the Seeds as a Student Teacher first year job search student teaching Apr 27, 2022
Student teaching is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. On top of teaching full-time and being a full-time student, you are also likely trying to line up your first teaching job for the next year!
 
In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast, I talk about some of...
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71 | Defiant Students: How Do I Win? Apr 20, 2022

Some students are naturally a bit stand-off to music. Some can be outright defiant at times. But all students deserve a high-quality music education.

In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast, I dive into how to win over students that might need a little extra persuading so that...

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70 | Kodaly Levels: What Are They and Why Do They Matter? Apr 13, 2022

One of the best decisions I’ve made in my career has been starting my Kodály levels after my first year of teaching.

I knew that I eventually wanted to do my levels training, but I didn’t quite realize how important this training would become to the day-to-day reality of my...

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69 | PreK Music: Where Do I Start? classroom tips early childhood educational tips preschool Apr 06, 2022
 

On my first day in a PreK classroom, I felt completely out of my element. But I quickly realized preschool was one of my favorite ages to teach!

This week’s episode of That Music Podcast is for those of you who felt like me and are trying to figure out where to start when it comes to...

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68 | Intersections Between Private Lessons & General Music curriculum piano Mar 02, 2022

Music happens in so many ways both inside and outside of our music classrooms.

This week’s episode of That Music Podcast is all about the intersections between the music education that happens in our classrooms and that that occurs in a private lesson setting.

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67 | Student Teaching Self-Care mental health student teaching Feb 24, 2022

Student teaching is an incredible time where you can start to truly find yourself as a teacher. But unfortunately it’s also one of the most difficult things a pre-service teacher can do.

This week’s episode of That Music Podcast is for the student teachers, and those who are near...

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66 | Curriculum Mapping in the Music Room curriculum educational tips lesson planning teacher tips Feb 16, 2022

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re reinventing the wheel every time you sit down to lesson plan, this episode is for YOU!

In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast I talk about curriculum mapping and how investing some time to do it can actually help you save time.

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65 | Kindergarten Curriculum Night: How I Did That music advocacy performances Feb 12, 2022

This year I was able to put on a Kindergarten performance for the first time in my career. I decided to turn it into an informance & curriculum night to show parents and grownups what actually goes on in the music classroom.

In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast I share why I...

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64| Elementary Choir with Emma Bassett curriculum educational tips elementary music general music lesson planning music class resources show notes that music podcast Jan 12, 2022

 


This week’s episode is all about choir at the elementary level. You are not going to want to miss this fantastic interview with Emma Bassett.

Emma Bassett was born and raised in Wisconsin, but got to Texas as fast as she could! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin...

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Using Technology for Easy Sub Plans distance learning educational tips first year lesson planning teacher tips technology Jan 11, 2022

      Teaching during a pandemic challenged music educators everywhere as our typical lessons and activities had to be reimagined for so many situations. Asynchronous learning home? No instruments available? Singing is not allowed?  I feel like the questions far exceeded the...

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