by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Note Reading, Singing
Recently, I was spotlighted by the Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) as a featured educator. They asked me to put together some ideas featuring the Kodaly method, so I prepared a list of ways to practice Sol/Mi. This was one of the hardest things for me... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Teacher Tips
A few weeks ago, I headed to Grand Rapids on a Friday night to spend the weekend with my husband’s family for his birthday. On Saturday, I had to take a side trip towards Mt Pleasant for the fall MIKE workshop. Very excited for some of the ideas I got!... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Back To School Lesson Plans, Band, Choir, Teacher Tips
Getting back into the school year, I find that I’m a little overwhelmed by school music. Mostly choosing for my ensembles. I feel like there is so much GOOD music, and so many choices, that I have no idea where to start. I think sometimes that teaching lower... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Tech Tips
Lots of us go to Pinterest for Inspiration. If you are like me, you live on Pinterest. Lemon Links You get there and find this AWESOME photo. Lights go off and you are picturing this in your classroom and all the accolades coming from your admin when you implement... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Back To School Lesson Plans
I know I’ve said it before, but I teach in a shared space. My room is a conglomeration of spaces. However, before school starts, I am getting together with the other person who spends the most time in the room and we are going to give it a little facelift.... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Band, Choir, Singing, Teacher Tips
This week I tried something new with my band kids: A few of my coworkers definitely gave me some strange looks when I told them what we were doing this week. “How do you do that??!” I saw this great article from BandDirectorsTalkShop.com about the...
