This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/23/26.  This week I shared about how I teach the song “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain” and some books/resources I use. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/16/26.  This week I shared about rhythmic building bricks (or building blocks) and a few ways to use them in lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/9/26.  This week I shared about the book Trombone Shorty (among others) and how I use it in my classroom – especially for a substitute teacher! If you’re not familiar […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/26/26.  This week I shared my process for teaching “Stepping Out On the Town” with first graders. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/12/26.  This week I shared my process for teaching “William Had Seven Sons” for my primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/24/25.  This week I shared some Nutcracker-inspired ideas for instrument exploration on the Orff/pitched percussion instruments. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/17/25.  This week I shared about how I review different drone or “bordun” patterns with kids for accompaniment on pitched percussion instruments. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/10/25.  This week I shared a quick recap about my 4th grade concert and my “who sang it better” lesson for the week after a concert. If you’re not familiar […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/3/25.  This week I shared about how I created a lesson with improvisation, accompaniment, and student choice on the pitched percussion instruments. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/27/25.  This week I shared about how I use “poison rhythm” games in my classroom – this time with a K-pop Demon Hunters theme! If you’re not familiar with musical […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/20/25.  This week I shared about how I teach the folk song “Old Woman Skin and Bone.” If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/13/25.  This week I shared details about some books you might consider for Native American Heritage Month (coming up in November). If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday […]