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I love teaching music to kids! Make Moments Matter – A Music Education Podcast is the most recent attempt to share ideas, connect with other educators, and talk about what it’s really like to teach music to children. You can find new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you stream podcasts!

Below you’ll find a short synopsis about each episode I’ve published so far as well as links/notes for the episode. If you have questions or comments I’d love to hear them! Shoot me an email at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com. Don’t forget to share and rate the podcast in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the podcast and join the community!

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Make Moments Matter Podcast

2026

October 5

FIVE Ways to Use Books in the Classroom

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/5/26. This week I shared five ways that I regularly use picture books in my classroom. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central…Read More

September 28

County Fair Food Explosion! Fried Foods and Super Smoothie Silliness

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/28/26. This week I shared about how I used food rhythm cards and a simple poem to explore rhythms and syllabification with my older students. If you’re not familiar with…Read More

September 21

Tempo with Tideo – Making the Most of Every Lesson

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/21/26. This week I shared about how I use the song “Tideo” to teach body percussion, tempo, and partner work. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night…Read More

September 14

Improvisation with Food Words and a Book!

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/14/26. This week I shared an old lesson about a hungry dog and how I’m making it new again with pitched and nonpitched instrument improvisation. If you’re not familiar with…Read More

September 8

Keep Rhythm Reading and Rhythm Practice Fresh!

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/8/26. This week I shared a few things that I’m doing to keep rhythm reading and practice fresh and exciting! If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night…Read More

August 31

5 Things to Leave for an Elementary Music Substitute Teacher

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/31/26. This week I shared five things that can be left to help a substitute teacher in an elementary music classroom. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

August 24

Transition Songs, Poems, and Attention Getters!

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/24/26. This week I shared some transitions songs, poems, and “attention getters.” If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central time I go live…Read More

May 4

Rhythmic Building Bricks Three Ways!

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 5/4/26. This week I shared three different things you can do with rhythmic building brick cards. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern…Read More

April 27

Bring a Grownup to Music Class Recap

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/27/26. This week I shared about my kindergarten informance that I call “Bring a Grownup to Music.” If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m.…Read More

April 20

First Grade Concert Recap: Into the Wild

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/20/26. This week I shared about my recent Forest/Mountain themed first grade concert, the songs I used, staging details, and more. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

April 13

Teddy Bear: Vocal Improvisation and Exploration

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/13/26. This week I shared about the song “Teddy bear, teddy bear” the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for vocal exploration. If you’re not familiar with…Read More

April 6

Draw Me a Bucket of Water – Teaching Process and Adaptations

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/6/26. This week I shared about the song “Draw Me a Bucket of Water” the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for movement. If you’re not familiar…Read More

March 30

Driving In My Car – Forest-themed Movement Exploration

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/30/26. This week I shared about a song I’m using in my upcoming forest/mountain themed concert and the exploration process I used to teach it. If you’re not familiar with…Read More

March 23

Rhythm Reading Ocean Style! Small Groups and Centers

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/23/26. This week I shared about how I’m getting my kiddos reading rhythms with an ocean themed resource (ideas for whole group or centers). If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

March 9

Improvising with Complex Rhythms and Animal Names

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/9/26. This week I shared about how I’m having my students compose with sixteenth note variations and animals names. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

March 2

Books for Women’s History Month (and how to use them)!

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/26. This week I shared about some of the books I’m using for Women’s History Month and how you might incorporate them into your classroom. If you’re not familiar with…Read More

February 23

She’ll Be Coming Down the Mountain Lesson Process

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…Read More

February 16

Rhythmic Building Bricks – How and When to Use Them!

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…Read More

February 9

Books for Black History Month (and Sub Lessons) along with a NEW Glockenspiel

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…Read More

January 26

Stepping Out on the Town – Song Teaching Process

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.…Read More