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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

2022

August 30

Week 2 – Focus On Kindergarten

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/29/22. This week I shared a couple tools to stay organized, a new book for Kinder, and my lesson plans for fourth grade. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays,…Read More

August 25

Color Coding in the Elementary Music Classroom

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 8/25/22. Talking about how I use color coding to keep my classroom and teacher life organized. These Musical Moment videos come to you LIVE (most often from my classroom) and…Read More

August 22

Week 1 – Focus on Fourth Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/22/22. This week I shared a couple tools to stay organized, a new book for Kinder, and my lesson plans for fourth grade. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays,…Read More

April 18

Week 15 – End of Year Q&A

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/18/22. This week I talked through some of the questions you sent in over the last week! Take the quick survey here: https://bit.ly/3L0181W If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

April 11

Week 14 – Recap of First Grade Zoo Themed Concert

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/11/22. This week I shared about my most recent zoo-themed concert for first grade: Groovy Zoovy Zoo. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m.…Read More

April 4

Week 13 – Focus on Drumming Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/4/22. This week I shared my lesson plans and ideas for drumming lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go…Read More

March 28

Week 12 – Focus on Kindergarten

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/28/22. This week I shared my kindergarten lesson plans focusing on hens, ducks, and sol-mi songs. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern…Read More

March 21

Week 11 – Focus On Concerts

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/21/22. This week I shared some ideas about how to prepare/plan for a concert, promoting the show, connections with parents, and lots more. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays,…Read More

March 14

Week 10 – Focus on Sub Plans and Digital Resources

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/14/22. This week I shared my favorite substitute teachers and digital resources. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live…Read More

March 7

Week 9 – Focus on Jazz, Kindergarten, and Fifth Grade Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/7/22. This week I shared my lessons with a focus on Jazz Appreciation and my lessons for Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

February 28

Week 8 – Focus On Women’s History Month Books & St. Patrick’s Day Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/28/22. This week I shared my lessons with a focus on Women’s History Month Books and St. Patrick’s Day Lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night…Read More

February 21

Week 7 – Focus on Fourth Grade Nursery Rhyme Compositions

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/21/22. This week I shared my lessons with a focus on Fourth Grade and melodic composition using nursery rhymes. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

February 14

Week 6 – Focus on First (Peter and the Wolf) and Second Grade (Rhythm Dice)

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/14/22. This week I shared my lessons with a focus on First (Peter and the Wolf) and Second Grade (Rhythm Dice). If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

February 7

Week 5 – Focus on Second and Fifth Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/7/22. This week I shared my lessons with a focus on Second Grade note reading/arranging and Fifth Grade Song Arranging. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night…Read More

January 31

Week 4 – Focus on Kindergarten and Family Folk Dance Night

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/31/22. This week I shared my K-5 lessons for the wee with a focus on Kindergarten lessons and 3rd Grade Family Folk Dance Night preparations If you’re not familiar with…Read More

January 24

Week 3 – Focus on Visuals in the Classroom

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/24/22. This week I shared ideas about using visuals in the elementary music classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I…Read More

January 17

Week 2 – Focus on Second & Third Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/17/22. This week I shared my second and third grade lessons If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on…Read More

January 10

Week 1 – Focus On Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/10/22. This week I shared my K-5 lessons with a focus on second grade If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I…Read More

2021

November 29

Week 15 – Focus On December Lessons And Resources

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/29/21. This week I shared some of my favorite resources and lessons for December. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I…Read More

November 22

Week 14 – Focus On December Lessons and Resources

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/22/21. This week I shared some of my favorite resources and lessons for December. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I…Read More