Best Orffschulwerk Podcasts (2025)

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Nutcracker Inspired Orff Instrument Exploration 23:32

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10d ago23:32

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/24/25. This week I shared some Nutcracker-inspired ideas for instrument exploration on the Orff/pitched percussion instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Faceb…

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Bordun/Drone Review with Kids 26:51

17d ago26:51

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/17/25. This week I shared about how I review different drone or "bordun" patterns with kids for accompaniment on pitched percussion instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I…

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What to do the week AFTER the concert - Who sang it better? 20:19

24d ago20:19

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/10/25. This week I shared a quick recap about my 4th grade concert and my "who sang it better" lesson for the week after a concert. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on F…

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Creating with Pitched Percussion and Food Themed Words 26:41

1M ago26:41

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/3/25. This week I shared about how I created a lesson with improvisation, accompaniment, and student choice on the pitched percussion instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time…

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K-Pop Rhythm Hunters - Poison Rhythm Game 18:25

1M ago18:25

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/27/25. This week I shared about how I use "poison rhythm" games in my classroom - this time with a K-pop Demon Hunters theme! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Faceboo…

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Old Woman Skin and Bone with Orff Instruments 20:56

2M ago20:56

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/20/25. This week I shared about how I teach the folk song "Old Woman Skin and Bone." If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lesson…

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Books for Native American Heritage Month 30:08

2M ago30:08

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/13/25. This week I shared details about some books you might consider for Native American Heritage Month (coming up in November). If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fac…

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Trailblazers and Tall Tales - 4th Grade Program Details 23:38

2M ago23:38

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/6/25. This week I shared details about my upcoming 4th grade concert called "Trailblazers and Tall Tales" along with a new book from the Book Fair. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern tim…

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La Guitarrista - Book for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month in the Music Room 23:20

2M ago23:20

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/29/25. This week I shared about the book La Guitarrista and how you might use in in the classroom and some videos you might pair with it. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live…

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Lola's Fandango Book - Use for Rhythm, Culture, Dance, or a Substitute Teacher 19:23

2M ago19:23

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/22/25. This week I shared about the book Lola's Fandango and how you might use in in the classroom or with a substitute teacher. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Faceb…

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Cup Game Lesson Outline - Folk Song and K-Pop Demon Hunters 26:01

3M ago26:01

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/15/25. This week I shared about how I integrate the "cup game" into my lessons including a folk song and a tie in with K-pop Demon Hunters! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go li…

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K-Pop 101 for Elementary Music Teachers 26:05

3M ago26:05

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/8/25. This week I shared about K-Pop, some important information about the genre, and groups you should check out if you want to connect better with your students. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p…

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Rhythm Sticks and "The Teacher Pattern" 21:54

3M ago21:54

21:54

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/1/25. This week I shared about using rhythm sticks with multiple grades, what sticks you might want to buy, and how I use "The Teacher Pattern" with my students. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m…

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Bounce High, Bounce Low Lesson for Kindergarten Week #1! 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/25/25. This week I shared about using mallets on "Bounce High, Bounce Low" with Kindergarten and the book "Sound!" If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instag…

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Johnny Get Your Hair Cut Lesson Idea & Engine, Engine, No. 9 Book 23:07

4M ago23:07

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/18/25. This week I shared about an "Engine Engine, No. 9" book I found and the lesson(s) I use for the song "Johnny Get Your Hair Cut." If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live o…

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End of Semester Q&A Spring 2025 22:17

7M ago22:17

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 5/5/25. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the les…

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Three New Books to Check Out for Now or Later! 22:52

7M ago22:52

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/28/25. This week I shared about three books that I recently came across that you should check out. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share abo…

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What to do for an out-of-cycle day! - How to Lesson Plan for Odd Moments 24:42

8M ago24:42

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/21/25. This week I shared about what I taught on a recent "out-of-cycle" day when I needed a quick and easy lesson for multiple grades. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live o…

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Nonpitched Percussion In Daily Learning - How to Sneak It In in meaningful ways! 27:58

8M ago27:58

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/14/25. This week I shared about how I try to include nonpitched percussion instruments in a variety of ways in my lessons. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook an…

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Black Snake Song Teaching Process 21:32

8M ago21:32

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/7/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out and teach the song "Black Snake" with a circle game and option for instruments. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Face…

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Student-led Recorder Echo and Improvisation 23:10

8M ago23:10

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/31/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out a lesson including student-led recorder improvisation and echoing on BAG. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook …

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The Big Corral - Song Process and Lesson Ideas 22:24

9M ago22:24

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/24/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song "The Big Corral" and adaptations I'm using to make it work for my upcoming program. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live …

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I Let Her Go Go - Song Process and Lesson Ideas 21:19

9M ago21:19

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/17/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song "I Let Her Go Go" and scaffold in the group dance moves. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram t…

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Exploring Eighth and Sixteenth Note Combinations 35:02

9M ago35:02

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/10/25. This week I shared about how I explore sixteenth and eighth note combinations with my older grades. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to s…

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The Day the Crayons Quit Concert Recap 41:30

9M ago41:30

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/25. This week I shared about my most recent concert based on the book The Day the Crayons Quit. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share abou…

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Adapting an Orff Schulwerk Piece for a Concert 25:31

10M ago25:31

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/24/25. This week I shared about how I adapted a piece from the Rhythmische Übung for my upcoming 2nd Grade Concert. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Insta…

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Improvising in Pentatonic Modes with Older Grades 35:48

10M ago35:48

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/10/25. This week I shared about how students have been improvising in the pentatonic modes on the pitched percussion and recorder. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fac…

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Simulating Rain with Body Percussion and Hand Drums 13:45

10M ago13:45

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/3/25. This week I shared about how I plan to simulate rain with body percussion and hand drums for my upcoming concert. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and I…

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Teach, Improvise, and Explore with Nursery Rhymes 31:56

11M ago31:56

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/27/25. This week I shared about how I teach, improvise, and explore pitched percussion instruments with nursery rhymes. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and I…

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Body Percussion Piece Scaffolding and Improvisation 26:11

11M ago26:11

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/20/25. This week I shared about how I teach a body percussion piece from the Rhythmische Übung with a chance for improvisation. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebo…

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End of Semester Q&A Fall 2024 33:34

1y ago33:34

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/25/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the l…

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Dancing the Tinikling Book 20:53

1y ago20:53

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/18/24. This week I shared a new book about Tinikling and some resources you might use with it. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about …

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Fall Food-Themed Rhythms for Small Groups and Centers 24:21

1y ago24:21

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/24. This week I shared about using a fall food themed rhythm center in a new way! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lesson…

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Finding My Dance - Books for Native American Heritage Month 23:25

1y ago23:25

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/24. This week I shared some books that I'll be using for Native American Heritage Month. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the …

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Vocal Exploration with Kinders Three Ways - Song, Movement, and A Book! 30:32

1y ago30:32

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/24. This week I shared about how I do vocal exploration three ways with my kindergarteners. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about …

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Old Woman Skin and Bone - Song and Instrument Process 29:14

1y ago29:14

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/24. This week I shared my process for teaching "Old Woman Skin and Bone." If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I…

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Teaching Lullaby with Two Books 25:18

1y ago25:18

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/14/24. This week I shared two books I use to teach lullaby and talk about how dynamics and tone change song meaning. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Ins…

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Eyeball Finger Puppets and Vocal Exploration 20:50

1y ago20:50

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/7/24. This week I shared a few lessons for vocal exploration with primary grades including eyeball finger puppets! If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Insta…

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SeeSaw in the Music Room - How to Connect with families! 20:16

1y ago20:16

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/30/24. This week I shared about how I use SeeSaw in my classroom to communicate with parents and share what's going on in my classroom. There were some technical issues with Facebook - I tried to edit those out of the podcast but I'm …

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Parent Teacher Conference Ideas - How to connect with families! 25:52

1y ago25:52

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/23/24. This week I shared about what I've done in the past to connect with parents and families on conference days. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Insta…

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Miss Mary Mack - Teaching Process, Resources, and More! 24:48

1y ago24:48

24:48

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/16/24. This week I shared about how I'm teaching the song and hand clapping game for Miss Mary Mack. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share a…

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How Do You Dance? - Book to Help Kids Feel More Comfortable Dancing 24:27

1y ago24:27

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/9/24. This week I shared about the book "How Do You Dance?" and how I scaffold in a group dance party If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share …

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Books for Movement Exploration in Primary Grades 30:25

1+ y ago30:25

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/24. This week I shared about two books that you can use for movement exploration in primary grades. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share …

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Lines that Wiggle - Pathways and Movement Exploration 31:56

1+ y ago31:56

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/26/24. This week I shared about the book "Lines that Wiggle" and how I use it to encourage movement with pathways. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instag…

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Musical Mondays are Back! Circle Round the Zero and New Resources! 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/19/24. This week I shared about new Book Companion resources to use with subs and the song Circle Round the Zero. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagr…

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End of Semester Q&A Spring 2024 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the le…

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Recorder - Decoding Written Notation with Kids 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/24. This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written music. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fa…

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Animals Gone Wild - Primary Grade Concert Recap 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/24. This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called "Animals Gone Wild!" If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the les…

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Singing Voice and sol-mi Practice with Primary Grades 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/24. This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with primary grades. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fac…

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Recorder Poly Spots and Jigsaw Melodies Resource 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/24. This week I shared two different activities for recorder including poly spot matching and movement and Jigsaw Melodies. If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Faceboo…