That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers

That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers

Hosted by: Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed.

This show will deliver tips and tricks for elementary music teachers looking to create high-quality musical experiences for students in the general music classroom. This show will provide answers to questions...

Episodes

192 | Season 6 Finale: Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

Season #6

In this season finale of That Music Podcast, Bryson reflects on the journey of the show from its early days to now, sharing his excitement for what’s ahead in Season 7. He highlights how the podcast has grown...
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191 | The Free PD Event Music Teachers Love: The Elementary Music Summit® Returns!

Season #6

The Elementary Music Summit® is back for its fourth summer, offering five days of content-specific professional development tailored for elementary music teachers. Bryson shares all the exciting details about this...
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190 | How to Advocate for Better Professional Development As An Elementary Music Teacher

Season #6

Not all PD is created equal—and if you’ve ever sat through a session on a math curriculum you don’t teach, you already know that. In this episode, Bryson breaks down why content-specific professional development is a...
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189 | How to Make Music Class More Accessible for All Students with David Bedard

Season #6

In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with David Bedard—educator, preschool teacher, and longtime advocate for inclusive music education. You may remember David from his energetic presentation at the...
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188 | Preparing for a Music Teacher Interview

Season #6

In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into the exciting yet sometimes nerve-wracking process of preparing for a music teacher interview. Whether you're fresh out of college or exploring new...
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187 | When Do I Tell My Principal I’m Job-Searching?

Season #6

In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into a question that many educators face: When is the right time to tell your principal that you're job-searching? Whether you're looking for a new position,...
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186 | Getting Ready for a (Classroom) Move

Season #6

Packing up your classroom? Whether you’re switching schools, transitioning into retirement, or just heading to a new room down the hall, this episode is packed with practical tips to help make the move a little less...
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185 | Your End-of-Year Survival Guide: Music & Movement with BethAnn Hepburn

Season #6

Feeling the end-of-year burnout creeping in? In this episode, BethAnn Hepburn joins Bryson to share simple, creative ways to keep your music classroom feeling joyful and energized—especially when testing is over and...
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184 | Baby Steps Toward Movement (Sequencing Unstructured Movement to Prevent Chaos)

Season #6

Movement in the music room doesn't have to be chaotic, and it definitely shouldn't start with a complex folk dance if your students have never done movement before! In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson breaks...
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183 | Is This Movement Song Appropriate?

Season #6

Ever wonder if that movement activity you’re planning is the right fit for your students? In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into what it really means for a movement song to be “appropriate.” Tune in...
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182 | What’s the Point of Movement Props?

Season #6

Ever felt hesitant to bring movement props into your music room? You’re not alone. In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson opens up about his journey from movement prop skeptic to full-on scarf enthusiast....
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181 | The Power of Movement in Music Education

Season #6

We’re bringing back a fan-favorite episode that’s more relevant than ever! Movement is a game-changer in the music classroom, helping students develop motor skills, deepen musical understanding, and stay engaged. In...
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