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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

2023

January 16

Week 2 – Children’s Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/16/23. This week I shared about how to find, choose, and use children’s books in your classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern…Read More

January 11

Exploring Orff Schulwerk with guest Tiffany English

Have you ever wondered, “What is Orff Schulwerk? Should I do the summer training? How can I get started?” I thought it would be fun to revisit a series of conversations I had with Orff specialists from 2018 where I explore those exact questions! In this encore episode, I’m talking…Read More

January 9

Week 1 – Popsicle Sticks for Rhythm

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/9/23. This week I shared my lessons for using popsicle sticks for rhythm dictation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I…Read More

2022

December 12

Week 15 – Fourth Grade – Twelve Days of Christmas

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/12/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for fourth grade and my process for teaching the song “Twelve Days of Christmas.” If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

December 5

Week 14 – Focus on First Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/5/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for first grade with a focus on vocabulary, creating new lyrics, sequencing, and the book Hanukkah Hop. If you’re not…Read More

November 28

Week 13 – Focus on Primary Grades

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/28/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for primary grades with a focus on Nutcracker March and Food Rhythms. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every…Read More

November 21

Week 12 – Focus on Free Digital Resources Online

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/21/22. This week I shared some of my favorite free digital resources from symphonies and bands to enhance lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

November 14

Week 11 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/14/22. This week I shared lesson ideas for second grade with Aiken Drum and a few ideas for books in primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every…Read More

November 7

Week 10 – Focus on 1st Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/7/22. This week I shared first grade lesson ideas for the NEW Bingo song and using temple blocks for steady beat and creative movement. If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

October 24

Week 9 – Focus on 4th Grade Concert “Every State is Great!”

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/24/22. This week I shared a few ideas about concerts and gave details about my upcoming 4th grade concert about the 50 States. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays,…Read More

October 19

The Itsy Bitsy Spider Lesson Scaffolding

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 10/19/22. I’m sharing about how I teach the Itsy Bitsy Spider, resources I use, theme and variation, and how we tie in some life lessons. These Musical Moment videos come…Read More

October 17

Week 8 – Focus on Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/17/22. This week I shared a few ideas about books related to dance, the Nutcracker, and Thanksgiving to use in the classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every…Read More

October 10

Week 7 – Focus On Primary Grades

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/10/22. This week I shared a few lesson ideas for Kdg, 1st, and 2nd with a focus on vocal exploration, “An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” and musical occupations.…Read More

October 3

Week 6 – Focus on First Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/3/22. This week I shared my lessons for First Grade with a focus on the song “Head and Shoulders Baby” and books and videos for LatinX & Hispanic Heritage Month.…Read More

September 26

Week 5 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/26/22. This week I shared my lessons for Second Grade with a focus on the song “1, 2, 3 O’Leary” and rhythm identification in food words. If you’re not familiar…Read More

September 22

Teacher Microphone Options

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 9/22/22. I’m sharing today about different microphones you might choose for daily use and instruction in your classroom. I’ll show off all the mics I have in my room or…Read More

September 19

Week 4 – Focus on First Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/19/22. This week I shared my lessons for First Grade with a focus on the song “Farmer Brown Had a Cow” and “Grizzly Bear” and a look at the book…Read More

September 12

Week 3 – Focus on Third Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/12/22. This week I shared my lessons for Third Grade with a focus on the song “Mama Lama” and note creation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

September 8

Welcome Song – Dipidu

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 9/8/22. I’m talking about one of my favorite “hello” and “welcome” songs: Dipidu. I’ll walk through the process, tricks I’ve learned through teaching it, and extension ideas. These Musical Moment videos…Read More

September 1

Instrument Families for Organization and Classroom Management

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 9/1/22. This time I shared about how I use the instrument families for organization, teamwork, classroom management and more! I’ll share why I do this, how I set it up,…Read More