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Everyday Tools for All Music Teachers

by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 31, 2018 | Band, Choir, General Music, Kodaly, Teacher Tips, Tech Tips

Every great craftsman and artist have tools they use all of the time. It’s the same for music teachers. In this post, I found some of the best and most effective everyday tools for all music teachers. These aren’t just for elementary teachers but work...

Music Room Tour: Vintage Record Store

by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 19, 2018 | Band, Choir, General Music, Teacher Tips

Last year, I found out I was getting a new room. (!!!!AHHHH!!!!!). I’ve never had my own classroom before. I even got to preview it during construction! (I may have died lol.) I’ve been so insanely excited, and I’ve only been decorating in my brain...

The Battle of Blank Stares – You aren’t a kids’ show!

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | Band, Choir

5 Great Tips to combat students who just stare at you.

Music for the Music Teacher

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...

The Silent Rehearsal

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...

Being Involved for YOU the musician – MIOSM Part 3

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Choir, Teacher Tips

There are several times I’ve referred to my choir either here, or on Facebook. On Tuesday nights, I go to the local high school and sing for 3 hours with my community choir. Because I choose to go, my day becomes, essentially, a 14 hours out of the...

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