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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

2021

October 18

Week 9 – Focus On K-5 Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/18/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that I haven’t been able to really talk about in the last weeks. I’m “catching up” and going more in-depth…Read More

October 11

Week 8 – Focus On First Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/11/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week eight with a focus first grade. I also shared some of my favorite books with indigenous characters/about indigenous people.…Read More

October 4

Week 7 – Focus on Concert Prep and K-5 Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/4/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week seven with a focus on concert prep with multiple grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

September 27

Week 6 – Focus on 3rd Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/27/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week six with a focus on third grade and melodic dictation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

September 20

Week 5 – Focus on K-2 Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/20/21. This week I shared my K-2 lesson plans for week five with a focus on lesson adaptation and tech integration. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

September 13

Week 4 – Focus On 1st Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/13/21. This week I talked about some of my new favorite books and shared my K-5 lesson plans for week four with a focus on 1st Grade Lessons. If you’re…Read More

September 6

Week 3 – Focus On 5th Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/6/21. This week I talked about some of my new favorite books and shared my K-5 lesson plans for week three with a focus on 5th Grade Lessons. If you’re…Read More

August 30

Week 2 – Focus on Back to School Grades 3-5

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/30/21. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, setting up procedures and my K-5…Read More

August 23

Week 1 – Focus on Back to School

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/23/21. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, setting up procedures and my K-5…Read More

May 3

Week 15 – Focus on End of Year Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/26/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year with a focus on keeping kids active and engaged. Please take this short survey to…Read More

April 26

Week 14 – Focus on End of Year Lessons

April 19

Week 13 – Focus On Orff Instruments In Lower Grades

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/19/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for lower grades with a focus on Orff Instrument borduns and instrument exploration. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

April 12

Week 12 – Focus on Orff Instruments in Upper Grades

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/12/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for upper grades with a focus on Orff Instruments and song options. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night…Read More

April 5

Week 11 – Focus on Kindergarten

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/5/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for Kindergarten with a focus books, steady beat, and instrument exploration. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

March 29

Week 10 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/29/21. This week I shared my ideas for taking regular lessons and sharing with parents through a “concert” video. I also shared all my lessons for second grade. If you’re…Read More

March 15

Week 9 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/15/21. This week I shared my ideas for integrating instrument recognition into intermediate grades and lessons for second grade. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

March 8

Week 8 – Focus on Kindergarten

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/8/21. This week I shared my new sub plans and ideas about how to spice up your Kindergarten lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

March 1

Week 7 – Focus on Bulletin Boards and Rhythm Scaffolding

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/1/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for rhythm reading/dictation with scaffolding as well as a few bulletin boards you might want to try out and tech tools to…Read More

February 22

Week 6 Musical Mondays PD – Focus on Fourth Grade and GarageBand

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/22/21. This week I’ll be sharing my lesson ideas for 4th Grade with a focus improvisation, ostinato, and GarageBand. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

February 15

Week 5 Musical Mondays PD – Focus on Substitute Teacher Plans

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/15/21. This week I’ll be sharing about substitute teacher plans: what to use, how to organize them, and some tips and tricks to help your sub be successful! If you’re…Read More