This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/4/23. This week I shared about books with Asian representation that you should use or lose.  I talked about “Tikki Tikki Tembo” and “Suki’s Kimono.” 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 8/28/23. This week I shared about books and songs to add to and edit from your classroom. 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 4/24/23. This week I shared about five different lessons you can use with older grades at the end of the year. 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 4/17/23. This week I shared about how I organize, teach, and pull off a family folk dance night. 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 4/10/23. This week I shared about my concerts from this school year and how I plan for future years. 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 4/3/23. This week I shared songs, costumes, and other details about my recent first grade concert called “Going to the Farm.” 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 3/27/23. This week I shared a simple idea about using nonpitched percussion instruments with rhythm reading that could be used with any grade. 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 3/10/23. This week I shared about how I use one recorder resource as a warmup, in large group work, and in centers. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every […]

In this episode I’m talking with Lisa Hewitt, former President of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. Our conversation is all about the world of Orff Schulwerk: what it is, what it isn’t, pedagogy, teaching ideas, what you can expect should you decide to do Orff levels training, why you should […]

In this episode I’m talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s Organization of American Kodály Educator […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/6/23. This week I shared about how I used a “challenge rhythm” at the beginning of class for grades 1-5 to focus the lesson and bring in new concepts. If […]

In this episode I’m talking with Lorelei Batisla-ong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/ Ukulele […]