That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers
Kanaal Besonderhede
That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers
This show will deliver tips and tricks for elementary music teachers looking to create high-quality musical experiences for students in the general music classroom.This show will provide answers to questions like:*How do I create an inclusive music classroom?*How do I sequence my elementary music le...
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214 episodes
218 | Using Technology to Communicate with Families Without Sacrificing Your Time
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into how technology can strengthen communication with families while still prote...
217 | The Technology Debate in the Elementary Music Classroom
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson tackles a heated debate he witnessed in an elementary music Facebook group: does techn...
216 | 5 Effective Ways to Teach a Song in Elementary Music
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In this vault episode, Bryson goes all the way back to one of the most impactful conversations from early in the podcast and brings...
215 | Does Technology Belong in Elementary Music? Tools That Make Teaching Easier with Amy Burns
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Feeling stuck in the mid-year slump and wondering if technology is just one more thing to manage? In this episode, Bryson is joined...
214 | Engaging the Reluctant Learner: 5 Ways to Reach Unmotivated Music Students
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We all know that student, the one who shows up to music because they have to, sits with arms crossed, and makes it very clear they’r...
213 | Calling Home About Student Behavior (A Framework for Difficult Conversations)
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson tackles one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of teaching: calling home or having dif...
212 | Are Things Really Working? A Classroom Self-Audit for Music Teachers
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Two weeks into January, the “new year energy” can already feel like it’s fading. Routines that felt solid in August may suddenly fee...
211 | January Reset: Managing Classroom Behavior After Winter Break
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson reframes January as an opportunity, not to overhaul everything, but to reset with inte...
210 | 4 Strategies for Sending Recorders Home Successfully
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In this episode, Bryson wraps up our December recorder series with a topic every music teacher knows all too well: what really happe...
209 | Top 5 Recorder Misconceptions (and What to Do Instead)
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The recorder may not always get the love it deserves, but it remains one of the most powerful tools in the elementary music classroo...
208 | Rethinking Recorders with Erin Elliott
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If you’ve ever felt nervous, overwhelmed, or downright stressed about teaching recorder, this episode is the breath of fresh air you...
207 | A Case for Digital Sub Plans (My GoogleDoc Template)
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Sub plans aren’t anyone’s favorite part of teaching, but having a system that works every single time can take a huge weight off you...
206 | Take A Sick Day Without Throwing Off Your Lesson Rotation
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Ever hesitate to take a sick day because it’ll mess up your lesson rotation? You’re not alone, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
205 | Just Take A Sick Day
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Let’s be real, teachers are pros at pushing through when they shouldn’t. Between planning sub lessons, worrying about routines, and...
204 | Creating Effective Sub Plans for Elementary Music Classrooms with Rainy Barton
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Creating sub plans doesn’t have to be stressful. In this episode, Bryson is joined by Rainy Barton to talk about simplifying the pro...
203 | 5 Favorite Extension Activities to Boost Any Music Concept
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson shares his five favorite extension activities that can be used with just about any con...
202 | Top 5 Songs to Teach Tika-Tika Rhythms with Confidence
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into one of his favorite rhythmic concepts to teach, tika-tika (four sixteenth n...
201 | Unlocking the Repertoire-Based Curriculum Framework for Music Teachers
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In this episode, Bryson introduces a fresh way of thinking about your curriculum by flipping the script: instead of hunting down son...
200 | Top 5 Songs for Teaching Steady Beat In Elementary Music
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In this milestone episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson celebrates 200 episodes by digging into one of the most essential building b...
199 | Unlocking the Power of Double Duty Songs with Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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In this episode, Bryson sits down with Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune from Music Teacher Coffee Talk to explore the magic of doub...
198 | “I’ve Always Used That Song”: Reconsidering Songs with a Questionable Past & Finding Respectful Replacements
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into a challenging topic many music teachers face: those familiar songs that mig...
197 | How to Include Music from Other Cultures Authentically and Respectfully
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson tackles a tough but essential topic: how to include music and cultural activities that...
195 | Filipino-American History Month in the Music Room with Melissa Fuller Flores
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with Melissa Fuller Flores to chat about celebrating Filipino American Histo...
194 | 5 Low-Stress Ways to Learn Student Names Fast
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Learning student names isn’t just a classroom management strategy; it’s a powerful way to build trust, connection, and community fro...
193 | Reflect & Renew: Setting Intentions for a New School Year
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Season 7 kicks off with a fresh invitation to pause, reflect, and set meaningful intentions for the school year ahead. In this episo...
192 | Season 6 Finale: Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead
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In this season finale of That Music Podcast, Bryson reflects on the journey of the show from its early days to now, sharing his exci...
191 | The Free PD Event Music Teachers Love: The Elementary Music Summit® Returns!
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The Elementary Music Summit® is back for its fourth summer, offering five days of content-specific professional development tailored...
190 | How to Advocate for Better Professional Development As An Elementary Music Teacher
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Not all PD is created equal—and if you’ve ever sat through a session on a math curriculum you don’t teach, you already know that. In...
189 | How to Make Music Class More Accessible for All Students with David Bedard
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with David Bedard—educator, preschool teacher, and longtime advocate for inc...
188 | Preparing for a Music Teacher Interview
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into the exciting yet sometimes nerve-wracking process of preparing for a music...
187 | When Do I Tell My Principal I’m Job-Searching?
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into a question that many educators face: When is the right time to tell your pr...
186 | Getting Ready for a (Classroom) Move
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Packing up your classroom? Whether you’re switching schools, transitioning into retirement, or just heading to a new room down the h...
185 | Your End-of-Year Survival Guide: Music & Movement with BethAnn Hepburn
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Feeling the end-of-year burnout creeping in? In this episode, BethAnn Hepburn joins Bryson to share simple, creative ways to ke...
184 | Baby Steps Toward Movement (Sequencing Unstructured Movement to Prevent Chaos)
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Movement in the music room doesn't have to be chaotic, and it definitely shouldn't start with a complex folk dance if your students...
183 | Is This Movement Song Appropriate?
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Ever wonder if that movement activity you’re planning is the right fit for your students? In this episode of That Music Podcast...
182 | What’s the Point of Movement Props?
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Ever felt hesitant to bring movement props into your music room? You’re not alone. In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson ope...
181 | The Power of Movement in Music Education
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We’re bringing back a fan-favorite episode that’s more relevant than ever! Movement is a game-changer in the music classroom, h...
180 | Transform Learning Through Movement with Leanna O’Brien
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with Leanna O’Brien to dive into the power of movement in the music classroo...
179 | The Benefits of a “Silent Rehearsal”
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What if you could teach without saying a word? In today’s episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson Tarbet explores the surprisingl...
178 | Getting Attention without Yelling (Tricks & Tips for getting a class to stop talking)
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In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives further into vocal health and shares practical strategies for getting your...