The Anacrusic Podcast

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TAP 055: My Favorite Things - Part I Jul 11, 2019

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Today on the podcast, I’m chatting all about where to find STUFF for your music classroom. If you feel like you don’t have a good library of resources to create meaningful and engaging lessons for your students, today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing my 10 favorite printed resources (of the moment) for all things active music making in the elementary general music classroom. Everything from song collections, listening lessons, movement ideas, and instrument activities are on the list. These are resources I’m currently loving and using with my own students in my own teaching.

Check out the show notes page to grab your FREE resource list —> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/55

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

The Anacrusic Podcast is a proud member of the Music Teacher Development Podcast Network. The MuTed network provides support in the form of audio on demand programming designed by and for music educators. You can find more information about our network at mutedpodcasts.com

TAP 054: Take a Freaking Break Jun 26, 2019

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On today’s episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m talking all about why you need to take a break this summer. So much of our identity as music teachers is wrapped up in what we do, and while it’s important to grow professionally and musically in the summer, it’s also important to take a moment to breathe while we have the chance. Today’s chat is your signed permission slip to chill out a little bit this summer.

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Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/54

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TAP 053: The First Year of Teaching with Alicia McCormick Jun 20, 2019

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On today’s episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m chatting with Alicia McCormick all about her first year as an elementary music teacher. Whether you are a first year teacher, a fifth year teacher, or have been teaching for many many years, I have no doubt that her optimism and excitement for teaching and getting intentional about what happens in the music classroom will inspire and motivate you.

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/53

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

TAP 052: Secondary General Music with Jessica Grant Jun 13, 2019

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On today’s episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m with my friend, Jessica Grant, from the Afternoon Ti Podcast. Jessica is a fabulous general music teacher, who just so happens to teach general music in middle school. You better believe that she has all the tips on developing relationships and making magic happen inside of the middle school music room.

Check out Jessica’s podcast here→ http://afternoonti.blogspot.com/

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/52

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

TAP 051: The Ultimate Music Lesson Planning Roadmap Jun 06, 2019

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Today I’m sharing my 5 Tips for Lesson Planning. This past week, I hosted a Free Music Teacher Workshop, “The Ultimate Music Lesson Planning Roadmap.” But in case you missed it, I wanted to make sure all the TAP listeners had a chance to get a little peek inside.

If you feel like you have been riding the hamster wheel of planning, and things are just a little too spur of the moment week to week, then this podcast episode is for you. In this workshop you’ll learn why having a template for the way you structure your lessons will free you from wonder, “What should I teach in 1st grade today?” and give you the confidence of knowing what comes next. The outcome? Planning more efficiently and effectively.

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/51

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TAP 050: Q&A Coffee Chat May 30, 2019

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PSST!! Have you signed up for my FREE lesson planning workshop yet? It’s the ultimate music lesson planning roadmap: how to plan the perfect lesson without the overwhelm. Snag your seat here→ anacrusic.com/lesson

Today on the podcast I’m answering questions from YOU, the Anacrusic community. These are questions that have been submitted via the Anacrusic Facebook page, the TAP Insiders Group on Facebook, or through Instagram. Here are some of the questions you asked, and I’m answering today.

Do you have any resources for end of the year procedures?
How do you keep students from being crazy during self directed activities?
How do you approach getting kids to enjoy music when they’ve not liked it before?
What is the most difficult part of planning for you?
What are of education practice do you feel you are still growing in?
What are some of your career goals, dreams, and aspirations?

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/50

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You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

TAP 049: 5 Times You Should Give Yourself Some Grace May 23, 2019

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On today’s episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m talking about five times we need to give ourselves grace as music teachers. And trust me, there are WAY more than five.

Music teachers are perfectionists. Take a moment and let that sink in, because odds are it is 100% the truth. (Or, you know, at least 80%). I saw this meme on Facebook the other day that said something about rewriting something on a new piece of paper because the first time wasn’t neat enough… this is literally my life.

But over the last couple of years, with the age of reading lots and lots of personal development books and, honestly, becoming a mother, I’ve learned to let this perfectionism thing go, at least as much as my Type A brain will let me. Because the truth is, perfectionism isn’t real. And striving for it will only burn us out faster and faster as teachers who strive for awesomeness and care so much about what we do.

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/49

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

TAP 048: Transitioning to a New Campus with David Row May 16, 2019

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On today’s episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m chatting with the fantastic David Row. If you don’t know David from his wonderful blog, podcast, or weekly facebook lives, you are in for a complete treat. Aside from being a terrific Orff-inspired pedagog, David is one of the friendliest people I have ever had the pleasure of interviewing on the podcast. Today, we talk candidly about what it’s really like moving to a new campus (something we’ve both done a TON of), and why you shouldn’t feel guilty about making the move.

Check out more from David on his website here→ makemomentsmatter.org

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/48

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

TAP 047: Planning & Assessment with Victoria Boler May 09, 2019

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Today on TAP, I’m chatting with my friend Victoria Boler of We Make the Music about all things planning and assessment. When I first came across Victoria (on Instagram, of course), I felt like we were music teacher kindred spirits--and after talking with her more, I know that we are. The way she thinks so beautifully about sequencing and big picture music teaching is 100% my jam. Today she’s sharing some of her process for planning and how assessment is all tied in.

Check out more from Victoria on her website here→ wemakethemusic.org

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/47

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

TAP 046: All About Children’s Choir Part 2 May 02, 2019

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Today on The Anacrusic Podcast, we’re continuing our conversation all about children’s choir. This time, my good friend and all things choir guru, Beth Philemon, is joining the conversation. She’s sharing some super important tips about why you should start a choir, auditioning, and thinking about meaningful repertoire for your students.

Check out the full show notes & resources mentioned inside this episode here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/46

If you loved talking to Beth today, check out her other appearance on The Anacrusic Podcast in Episode #37: Bridging the Gap → https://anacrusic.com/podcast/37/

You can also chat with your other music teacher besties and get exclusive content related to each episode inside of the #TAP Insiders Facebook Group. Join here —> facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/

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