Today's blog is a little different. I thought I'd reach out to my friend Jennifer from Music Educator Resources about piano lessons. Now that I've got my own child who I'd eventually like to put in lessons I was thinking about when parents ask about wanting to get young children in piano lessons. "How can…...

As the school year progresses, stuff breaks. Some of it is irreparable, but other things can be fixed. So what do you need to have on hand to make sure you can fix the easy things? Here's a basic tool kit that every music teacher should have in their classroom so when things go awry,…...

Back to School is a busy time and it feels like there is SO much to cover right out of the get go. So what should you do the first week? If you are debating first week lessons, here's six things you should do the first week of school. 1. Teach Growth Mindset Some students…...

A while back I got sick of leaving stuff in different places and thought I'd make some digital things to make my life easier. And somehow, it's been 10 years since I opened Mrs. Stouffer's Music Room. I can't believe it. I thought it would be about time for a catch up! About Me When…...

Once August hits, it’s a different game for teachers. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality. I thought I’d give a big run down of some of the best things to get prepped and get for Back to School this…...

Maybe you aren't motivated for back to school (who can blame you?) but you have teacher guilt about not being productive. Here are some non-school things you need to do before back to school. Clear out your email inboxes. You know why. Decide if you want to meal plan this year. Try out recipes, precut…...