This is the time of year that people start considering if they want to take a levels course. But there are so many options! How do you know what to take? Here's a little run down to help you out: Consider Your Teaching Style Different 'methods' have different appeals. Do you like to move? Do…...

Solo singing is a skill that needs to be developed. For a lot of students, it's a point of anxiety. Singing out in front of their peers can feel exposed, and some kids will really resist the urge to sing out. One of the easy ways to get students to feel more comfortable is to…...

I've talked before about how visuals are the late part of the prepare stage when following the Kodaly "Method" in music class. But how do you know when "late prepare" is? Let's talk about 3 signs to know your students are ready for visuals in the prepare stage. Without knowing the NAME of the target…...

As we get into the dredges of the year, I thought this would be a good time to talk about some of the things that successful music teachers do. It's easy to get bogged down with to do lists, events, performances, and feel disenchanted as student behavior slides towards summer. You CAN do it and…...

Last week was an amazing time in Chicago with my OAKE family. It's always healing for the soul to spend time with your music teacher friends and this weekend was no exception. Here are my takeaways. Connecting Elementary and Secondary I was in a presentation that my friend Bobby Castro was presenting about his use…...

AI is everywhere these days. It’s writing essays, creating art, and even composing music. It’s flashy, it’s fast, and it’s got a lot of people wondering—should we be using it in the elementary music room? For me, the answer is no (or at least, not right now). While AI can do some pretty cool things, I just don’t…...