This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/8/25.  This week I shared about K-Pop, some important information about the genre, and groups you should check out if you want to connect better with your students. If you’re […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/1/25.  This week I shared about using rhythm sticks with multiple grades, what sticks you might want to buy, and how I use “The Teacher Pattern” with my students. If […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/25/25. This week I shared about using mallets on “Bounce High, Bounce Low” with Kindergarten and the book “Sound!” If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/18/25. This week I shared about an “Engine Engine, No. 9” book I found and the lesson(s) I use for the song “Johnny Get Your Hair Cut.” If you’re not […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 5/5/25. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/28/25. This week I shared about three books that I recently came across that you should check out. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/21/25. This week I shared about what I taught on a recent “out-of-cycle” day when I needed a quick and easy lesson for multiple grades. If you’re not familiar with […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/14/25. This week I shared about how I try to include nonpitched percussion instruments in a variety of ways in my lessons. 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 4/7/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out and teach the song “Black Snake” with a circle game and option for instruments. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/31/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out a lesson including student-led recorder improvisation and echoing on BAG. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/24/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song “The Big Corral” and adaptations I’m using to make it work for my upcoming program. 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 3/17/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song “I Let Her Go Go” and scaffold in the group dance moves. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, […]