Crosstown - When Billy Was One - Full Process and Lesson Ideas
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
Release Date: 01/30/2024
Simulating Rain with Body Percussion and Hand Drums
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/3/25. This week I shared about how I plan to simulate rain with body percussion and hand drums for my upcoming concert. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson...
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Teach, Improvise, and Explore with Nursery Rhymes
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/27/25. This week I shared about how I teach, improvise, and explore pitched percussion instruments with nursery rhymes. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson...
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Body Percussion Piece Scaffolding and Improvisation
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/20/25. This week I shared about how I teach a body percussion piece from the Rhythmische Übung with a chance for improvisation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach...
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End of Semester Q&A Fall 2024
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/25/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This podcast...
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Dancing the Tinikling Book
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/18/24. This week I shared a new book about Tinikling and some resources you might use with it. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This...
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Fall Food-Themed Rhythms for Small Groups and Centers
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/24. This week I shared about using a fall food themed rhythm center in a new way! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This podcast...
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Finding My Dance - Books for Native American Heritage Month
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/24. This week I shared some books that I'll be using for Native American Heritage Month. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This podcast...
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Vocal Exploration with Kinders Three Ways - Song, Movement, and A Book!
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/24. This week I shared about how I do vocal exploration three ways with my kindergarteners. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This...
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Old Woman Skin and Bone - Song and Instrument Process
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/24. This week I shared my process for teaching "Old Woman Skin and Bone." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This podcast episode...
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Teaching Lullaby with Two Books
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/14/24. This week I shared two books I use to teach lullaby and talk about how dynamics and tone change song meaning. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson...
info_outlineThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/29/24. This week I shared about how I use the song "Crosstown - When Billy Was One" in class with lesson ideas and process.
If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.
This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.