This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/18/25. This week I shared about an "Engine Engine, No. 9" book I found and the lesson(s) I use for the song "Johnny Get Your Hair Cut." 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...
Aug 19, 2025•23 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 5/5/25. 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, ins...
May 06, 2025•22 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/28/25. This week I shared about three books that I recently came across that you should check out. 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 ...
Apr 29, 2025•23 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/21/25. This week I shared about what I taught on a recent "out-of-cycle" day when I needed a quick and easy lesson for multiple grades. 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...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/14/25. This week I shared about how I try to include nonpitched percussion instruments in a variety of ways in my lessons. 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 gr...
Apr 15, 2025•28 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/7/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out and teach the song "Black Snake" with a circle game and option for instruments. 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...
Apr 08, 2025•22 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/31/25. This week I shared about how I scaffold out a lesson including student-led recorder improvisation and echoing on BAG. 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 ...
Apr 01, 2025•23 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/24/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song "The Big Corral" and adaptations I'm using to make it work for my upcoming program. 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 div...
Mar 25, 2025•22 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/17/25. This week I shared about how I teach the song "I Let Her Go Go" and scaffold in the group dance moves. 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...
Mar 18, 2025•21 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/10/25. This week I shared about how I explore sixteenth and eighth note combinations with my older grades. 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 sh...
Mar 11, 2025•35 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/25. This week I shared about my most recent concert based on the book The Day the Crayons Quit. 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 b...
Mar 04, 2025•42 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/24/25. This week I shared about how I adapted a piece from the Rhythmische Übung for my upcoming 2nd Grade 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 lev...
Feb 25, 2025•26 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/10/25. This week I shared about how students have been improvising in the pentatonic modes on the pitched percussion and recorder. 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 abou...
Feb 11, 2025•36 min
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...
Feb 04, 2025•14 min
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...
Jan 28, 2025•32 min
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 o...
Jan 21, 2025•26 min
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, i...
Nov 26, 2024•34 min
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 boo...
Nov 19, 2024•21 min
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, instru...
Nov 12, 2024•24 min
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, ...
Nov 05, 2024•23 min
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 boo...
Oct 29, 2024•31 min
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, s...
Oct 22, 2024•29 min
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 l...
Oct 15, 2024•25 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/7/24. This week I shared a few lessons for vocal exploration with primary grades including eyeball finger puppets! 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 lev...
Oct 08, 2024•21 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/30/24. This week I shared about how I use SeeSaw in my classroom to communicate with parents and share what's going on in my classroom. There were some technical issues with Facebook - I tried to edit those out of the podcast but I'm sure I missed some! :D 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 s...
Oct 01, 2024•20 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/23/24. This week I shared about what I've done in the past to connect with parents and families on conference days. 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 lev...
Sep 24, 2024•26 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/16/24. This week I shared about how I'm teaching the song and hand clapping game for Miss Mary Mack. 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 th...
Sep 17, 2024•25 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/9/24. This week I shared about the book "How Do You Dance?" and how I scaffold in a group dance party 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 t...
Sep 10, 2024•24 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/24. This week I shared about two books that you can use for movement exploration in primary grades. 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 t...
Sep 03, 2024•30 min
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/26/24. This week I shared about the book "Lines that Wiggle" and how I use it to encourage movement with pathways. 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 leve...
Aug 27, 2024•32 min
