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My Music Teacher Checklist

One of the most helpful strategies to develop as an elementary music teacher is to create a plan for yearly growth and a checklist of...

5 Tips For Trying New Things In The Music Classroom

Many times as elementary music teachers, we do what we’ve always done and get stuck in a pattern of comfort. When we do try new things,...

How Your Personality Affects Your Teaching

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to naturally have traits that make teaching seem effortless to them, while others may struggle...

For The Days You Feel Like Quitting

Have you ever had a day where you wondered why you even started teaching music in the first place? Perhaps in past years you were joyful...

How To Get The Most Out of 2018

Happy New Year! The start of a brand new year gets most people thinking about how to make the new year better than the last. Many people...

Overcoming Fear As An Elementary Music Teacher

Fear is a part of life for everyone. It stands in the way of achieving our dreams and makes us second-guess ourselves. As elementary...

"I'm Not Good Enough" The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Teaching Music

Have you ever felt like you aren't good enough to be a music teacher? Do you see other music teachers getting results that you could only...

How to do More in Less Time (Yes, Really!)

Sometimes it feels like our lives are filled to the brim with activities, responsibilities, and commitments. We may find ourselves...

Setting The Tone: How Start This School Year Off Right

"From the time that you first open your eyes in the morning, you need to set the tone for the day, and the first question you need to ask...

The Comfort Zone: A Teacher's Worst Enemy

We all like comfort. From nice hotels at conferences to memory foam mattresses, the industry of comfort is a well welcomed friend to most...