Best Beth Duhon Podcasts (2026)

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HMT143 Journaling, A Kind Review of 2025 19:59

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Do nothing for a week! Clean and organize your home before the start of the new year! Our culture gives us so many conflicting messages during this time we are fortunate to have off. Let's say no to the extremes but yes to journaling and reflection about 2025 so we can enter 2026 with kindness and clarity. If you haven't reviewed the book or podcas…

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HMT142 A Christmas Prayer for Music Teachers 12:20

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Need a moment of peace in a December that has felt bonkers? Join me for a few minutes of quiet prayer as we enter break and all that entails. I love you. Thank you for being here.By Beth Duhon

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HMT141 How to Rest, Not Rot This Break 19:04

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We are counting down the days to break. Just me? When that break comes, let's get the type of restorative rest we deserve! Let's chooose quality over quantity and treat ourselves like someone we love. Register Here for Beth's Wednesday Webinar Buy Beth's Book on Amazon Support F-Flat Books and Beth with this Purchase…

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HMT140 Tired, Hungry, Over It 13:53

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The most wonderful time of the year but you are tired, hungry and over it as a music teacher? Sounds perfectly normal with all you have going on! There are no quick fixes but a few of these tips can help you feel better during this busy time. Looking forward to joining you for a Musicplayonline webinar in a month!…

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HMT139 A Relaxed Holiday Season as a Happier Music Teacher 18:46

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Relaxed holiday seasons for music teachers sounds like an oxymoron and you might be right! A more relaxed season and prioritizing your joy will take some intentionality and possibly some tough decisions. Enjoyed this episode? Text it to a friend or share it on your socials! Buy Happier Music Teacher in Paperback Buy Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat …

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HMT138 What I'm Thankful for as a Happier Music Teacher 13:54

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Happy Thanksgiving! You've earned a well-deserved break. If you could use a reframe about our profession and a break from some of the negativity in the online space, here is my list of some things about being an elementary music teacher that I think are great! HMT Considering Important Career Changes Tracy King Thankfulness Blog…

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HMT137 Happier Music Teacher Setting Expectations for a Typical Week 20:12

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Burned out? Disappointed about your productivity at home and at school? I think a lot of happiness is about adjusting expectations. At first that may seem like terrible news but it is great news! I'm here to show you how I structure a typical week and set reasonable expectations for work and home. The best thank you I can receive for the book or th…

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HMT136 Happier Music Teacher A Typical Weekend 16:57

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Welcome new friends from SDMEA! Are you teacher tired on Friday nights? Catching up on laundry on Saturdays? Trying to rest and connect with family on Sunday? We should be friends! Here is a peek behind the curtain of what a fellow music teacher prioritizes on a typical weekend. Buy Beth's Book on F-Flat Buy Beth's Book in Paperback HMT How to Figh…

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HMT135 Happier Music Teacher A Typical Weeknight 18:22

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Does your typical weeknight look like mine? If your weeknights are a blur of carpools, phone calls and an attempt at laundry and dinner, they might! The lesson here? Our time, particularly on weeknights, is finite. Tidy Hour Episode Buy Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat Books Buy Beth's Book on AmazonBy Beth Duhon

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HMT134 Happier Music Teacher A Typical School Day 20:42

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Wondering what an actual school day in the life of a happier music teacher looks like? Here is a look behind the curtain at my schedule, habits and routines as a busy elementary music teacher for some inspiration as you plan your day. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or share it with a friend! SDMEA Conference Buy Beth's Book on Amazon Support …

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HMT133 Scary Music Teacher Habits 13:54

2M ago13:54

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As music teachers, there are habits that are good and habits that are scary! I've been guilty of a lot of these lately so no judgment. Today, we'll examine the scary habits so we can replace them with more nourishing habits. SDMEA Conference HMT Final Stretch Challenge Episode Buy Beth's Book on Amazon…

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HMT132 Balancing Musician Excellence and Mental Health with Kristin Behlmann LPC MA 18:00

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This is the final portion of my interview with Kristin Behlmann LPC MA https://www.kristinbehlmann.com/ Please go back and listen to her earlier episodes to gain even more of her wisdom for music teachers. Today, we tackle the question of practice time as a busy educator from Facebook member Natalie and also discuss mindset shifts around excellence…

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HMT131 Self-Kindness and Investing in Your Mental Health with Kristin Behlmann LPC MA 11:24

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By Beth Duhon

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HMT130 Celebrating Our Wins as Musicians with Kristin Behlmann LPC MA 15:31

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This is the second part of my conversation with Kristin Behlmann https://www.kristinbehlmann.com/ Kristin offers therapy, coaching, & education services for musicians, music educators, and performing artists. Today we discuss her turning point in taking mental health more seriously and she gives us a wellness hack that you're going to want to imple…

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HMT129 A Healthier Approach to Musician Identity Kristin Behlmann MA LPC 19:14

3M ago19:14

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You are going to love my first podcast guest, Kristin Behlmann. From her website: She is a classically trained musician, former music educator, and licensed professional counselor in Texas. She helps musicians, music educators, and performing artists manage anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout so they can reconnect with the music and life that light…

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HMT128 Tired? Resentful? Taken for Granted? 17:25

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I wish that our only emotions as music teachers were positive but there are lessons in the negative ones, too. This was a literal description of me last weekend even though I planned the episode title quite some time ago. Listen in for some tough grace about what to do when you are feeling tired, resentful or taken for granted. My latest webinar fo…

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HMT127 Teaching Through Grief or Sadness 16:11

4M ago16:11

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A little later than usual today! If normal teaching is heavy, it is even more challenging when you are weighed down by grief or sadness. Here is my hard-earned wisdom from some recent loss. On a much brighter note, thank you for helping the podcast surpass 10,000 downloads! To God be the glory! I am excited to present a webinar for Musicplayonline …

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HMT126 Part 2 of Organizing Your Materials as a Music Teacher 13:17

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Being an organized music teacher doesn't have to be alphabetizing and color coding but it might! Need some tips for digital and physical organization in your music room that don't feel like a part-time job? Here are some of my favorites. Of course it includes Musicplay, binders and calendar work! Sale alert! Happier Music Teacher E-Book is on sale …

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HMT125 Organizing Your Materials as a Music Teacher Part 1 16:44

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Drowning in paper and stuff at the beginning of the school year? Me, too. Here are some organizational principles from a decidedly Type B+ teacher. This doesn't have to work for your Type A colleague down the hall or be featured in a magazine spread (do they still have those?), it needs to work for you! Buy Happier Music Teacher on Amazon Support B…

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HMT124 How to Be Kind to Yourself During Back to School Season 18:36

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Sometimes we're so worried about getting our students and children ready for back to school that we forget to take care of ourselves. The Music Ed with Missy Facebook group had some excellent wisdom to share for teachers preparing for back to school this summer/fall. Back to school is a lot for teachers! Let's prioritize being kind to ourselves dur…

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HMT123 A Prayer for Back to School for Music Teachers 12:38

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Allow me to pray for you and your family as you return back to school. We'll pray over your time, energy, programs, physical safety, leaders and more.By Beth Duhon

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HMT122 7 Steps to Handling Back to School Anxiety 16:06

5M ago16:06

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Music teachers, feeling anxious about heading back to school whenever that might be? Here are seven questions for you to journal or reflect on to get to the root of your back to school anxiety. Did you know that your anxiety isn't necessarily your enemy? It may be telling you something important that you need to listen to. Beth's 9 Ways to Beat BTS…

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HMT121 Getting Along with Support Staff as a Music Teacher 14:14

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Welcome new listeners from TCDA! Here is your roadmap for getting along with the support staff in your building: custodians, secretaries and paraprofessionals. Music teachers have relationships with all the stakeholders on the campus in a way that few others teachers do. Don't forget to go back and listen to any other episodes in this "Getting Alon…

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HMT120 Getting Along with the Specials Team at School as a Music Teacher 16:47

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Hello new friends from Musicplay! Related arts, outclass team, AMP, LAMP, GLAMP, Specials? Whatever you call it, you are most likely part of a team at school with Art, PE, Librarians and possibly STEM or Guidance counselors. Here are some best practices for getting along with the colleagues you work with the most frequently. See you this Friday at …

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HMT119 Getting Along with Classroom Teachers as a Music Teacher 14:49

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Welcome new listeners from the Musicplay Summer Symposium! General education teachers are our allies as music teachers so we need to start acting like it! Here are small habits you can start to make relationships with the classroom teachers on your campus smoother. We're on the same team! Have you purchased my book? Link below. Will I see you at TC…

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HMT118 Getting Along with the Administrators at School as a Music Teacher 16:18

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Need help with one of your most important relationships at school? Today, how to navigate getting along with the administrators to benefit your music program. Most important takeaway today? Your administrator is your boss and it is your job to make them look good. Going to TCDA or the Musicplay Summer Symposium? I'd love to meet you there! Don't fo…

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HMT117 Getting Along with Parents as a Music Teacher 14:59

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Join me in July for a new series on getting along with the adults at school as a music teacher. While there is no magic pill for smooth parent/teacher relations, there are some mindset shifts that can go a long way toward harmony. Quick tip? The phone can be much more helpful for communication than email! If you haven't left a review of the podcast…

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HMT116 How I Prioritze My Personal Time 21:22

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With limited personal time and energy as a busy music teacher, how do I choose what and who to prioritize in my personal time? The answer is in my introduction. Christian, wife and mother. In that order. Want to see how someone like you fits in the most important things? This episode is for you. See you at TCDA on July 25 at 4:00! Happier Music Tea…

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HMT115 How I Pick the Right Extra Work as a Music Teacher 16:22

7M ago16:22

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Ever wonder how a fellow music teacher decides which extra work gets her finite time and energy? Why are Kodaly levels and National Board Certification yeses when other worthy things are a no? Here are a few of my litmus tests for choosing extra work such as grant writing, presenting at music education conferences and producing this podcast. Spoile…

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HMT114 Selectively Choosing Extra Work as a Music Teacher 15:53

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Music teachers have a lot of ways to take on extra work. We might assume that self-care is saying no to all opportunities but that doesn't sit well with us as high performers. Listen in for a thorough list of what I'm saying yes, no and maybe to in this season to help you make your own decisions without overcommitment or FOMO. Join me this Wednesda…

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HMT113 How to Have a Summer Break Not a Dumber Break as a Teacher 14:26

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Welcome back! Want to be on your phone less and truly recharge as a tired music teacher this summer? Here are your rules plus a bonus rule for your children! Let's be intentional with our time and energy this summer! See you June 11, 2025 at 5:30 CST for my Wednesday Webinar for Musicplayonline called, "Yes, Musicplay Works for Upper Elementary Stu…

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HMT112 See You In June 0:55

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I'm going to take a few weeks off from the podcast to be with my family. I'll be back in June to catch up with you. My insight for you today? Work isn't life. Life is life. I love you and thank you for being here.By Beth Duhon

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HMT111 Surviving May as a Music Teacher 12:46

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Feeling almost burnout about the month of May as a music teacher? Here are tried and true tips to make May go more smoothly for you and your family. Let's start with buying an outfit for all the events that makes you feel amazing! Don't forget to purchase my book to read this summer. Links below! Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon Buy Beth's E-Bo…

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HMT110 Music Teacher Struggles-Overwhelm 16:34

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Being a music teacher can be overwhelming, especially at the end of the school year! We're going to get organized and stop multi-tasking to stop the overwhelm. Because there aren't actual sight-singing emergencies! Buy Beth's Book Buy Beth's Book as an E-BookBy Beth Duhon

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HMT109 Music Teacher Struggles- Overstimulated 16:58

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Are you an introverted or neurodivergent music teacher? Or are you a neurotypical music teacher that just gets overstimulated by all the noise and activity in a general music classroom? There's nothing wrong with you! Elementary schools and music classrooms are very stimulating. Here are some tips, habits and strategies for you to protect your peac…

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HMT108 Music Teacher Struggles- Isolated and Lonely 17:29

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Many music teachers are frequently the only one in that subject matter on their campus leaving them feeling isolated and lonely, not to mention misunderstood! There is nothing wrong with you but there are some practical steps we can take to help you be happier at school. Beth's BookBy Beth Duhon

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HMT107 Music Teacher Struggle- Overcommitted 12:10

9M ago12:10

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First in a series on Music Teacher Struggles. Too much on your plate as a music teacher? There's no quick fix but here are my thoughts and mindset shifts on how to handle overcommitment. Also, see you at TCDA in July!By Beth Duhon

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HMT106 9 Ways to Get Back on Track with Self-Care 11:55

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Have you completely fallen off the self-care wagon the first quarter of the calendar year? Me too! Here are 9 tips for both of us to start taking better care of ourselves when our efforts at healthy eating, exercise, hydration or sleep have failed lately. Beth's Book on F-Flat Beth's Book on AmazonBy Beth Duhon

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HMT105 Plan Your Summer Professional Development 12:07

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We just finished spring break but now it is time to plan your summer PD. Whether you take Orff or Kodaly Levels or maybe World Music Drumming, here are all the practical considerations to make your summer professional development successful! Don't forget to register for TCDA and come to my session.By Beth Duhon

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HMT104 Surviving Your Higher Ed Degree or National Board Certification While Teaching 15:32

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Whether you are pursuing a master's degree or National Board Certification while teaching, it is a challenging season. Here is the actual advice that I gave to a friend that turned into a podcast episode! You can still have work life balance while you are working on a higher education degree or the gold standard in teacher education. Especially whe…

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HMT103 Teacher Tips for Spring Break 13:15

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You've earned one of the best part of being a teacher: Spring Break! Now, let's make it the right type of self-care for you by being intentional. It might be travel, a Netflix binge or spring cleaning. Listen in at the start of break to make this one of the best yet! Also, my F-Flat Books instagram takeover and upcoming TCDA presentation! Buy the H…

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HMT102 Considering Important Career Changes 19:53

10M ago19:53

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Time for your district letter of intent? Wrestling with important career considerations, possibly even leaving the profession? I'm no career counselor but here are some points to ponder as you think about what direction to head next in your career. Happier Music Teacher Book on AmazonBy Beth Duhon

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HMT101 Productivity Tips for Happier Music Teachers 20:33

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If we're going to have balance in our lives, we're going to need some ideas on how to be more productive at home and at school. Here are the tips that I use on a daily basis to get more done at home and at school. Welcome to my new friends from TMEA and Musicplayonline.com! Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon Happier Music Teacher Book on F-Flat B…

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HMT100 Real World Self-Care for Music Teachers 17:47

11M ago17:47

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Welcome to the 100th episode! Today, we are looking at the habits that make the biggest difference in my happiness at home and at school. They are small and easy! You can do this!By Beth Duhon

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HMT99 7 Ways to Love Your Job Again 12:36

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Sometimes a house doesn't need to be gutted. It just needs a refresh with some new paint and maybe some throw pillows. Same with our jobs! The whole premise of Happier Music Teacher is that small actions can increase your job satisfaction. Try one of these this week! See you at TMEA for Social Media and the Music Educator: Better Boundaries on Febr…

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HMT98 Top 10 Things That Are Stealing Your Joy as a Music Teacher Part 2 14:15

11M ago14:15

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Some teaching days are monotonous or have some of our least favorite tasks! Maybe you've had one too many days of indoor recess. But, if you are constantly lacking joy as a music teacher, there may be other causes. Let's tackle the second half of what might be stealing your joy as a music teacher! P.S. It has nothing to do with whether you choose O…

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HMT97 Top 10 Things That Are Stealing Your Joy as a Music Teacher Part 1 10:41

11M ago10:41

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What are the things that are taking our time, energy and enjoyment as music teachers? Here in part 1, we'll name some of those culprits. Once we name them, we can fight them better and reclaim our joy!By Beth Duhon

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HMT96 How to Maximize Your Planning Period Part 2 17:38

12M ago17:38

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Just like my intro says, music teachers have no time. Just because our time is limited doesn't mean that we should give up hope on our planning period! Using your planning period well is a great strategy for being a Happier Music Teacher.By Beth Duhon

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HMT95 How to Maximize Your Planning Period Part 1 16:30

12M ago16:30

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Grab a notebook and pen! These are tried and true tips to make the most of your limited planning time that you can use today.By Beth Duhon

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HMT94 Realistic Professional Resolutions 18:51

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Say it after me. Teachers are professionals! Here are some straightforward ways to up your professionalism in 2025. You are worth it! Maximizing Musicplay Webinar with the HMT How to get started as a speaker, podcaster and author in music education Submit to be an F-Flat Books author Buy Beth's Book on F-Flat Books Buy Beth's Book on Amazons…