The Anacrusic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

TAP 045: All About Children's Choir Part 1 Apr 25, 2019

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Today on TAP, I’m chatting about one of the areas that I LOVE, but one that I’m still learning about and growing in myself—the children’s choir. In this series of episodes, all about back to basics, I think it’s important to share those things that are (or once were!) outside of my comfort zone. Conducting a choir? It used to be one of them. But I realize now, several years and choirs later, that leading a choir is still teaching music. And THAT, I was called to do.

On today’s part one of two episodes, I’m sharing all I’ve learned about choosing repertoire, structuring rehearsals, and planning performances. And, spoiler alert, it’s a lot of the same mindset stuff I talk about each and every episode: keeping it purposeful, sequential and joyful.

Check out the full show notes & your FREE PDF GUIDE to rehearsal planning here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/45

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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/

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 044: Tips for the Traveling Music Teacher Apr 18, 2019

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On today’s episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m talking about one of the most common, but most dreaded circumstances in all of music teacher land… the traveling teaching assignment. But don’t fret! Because today, I’m going to share with you how to not only survive, but thrive as a traveling teacher.

Whether you are traveling between two campuses, in a temporary structure because of construction, or forever destined to be on a cart, there are three categories that are essential for your success: (1) Sanity (2) Community; and (3) Organization.

Although it’s so hard sometimes, it’s so important to remain positive! Whether it’s for a couple of weeks on a cart, a full year assignment at 4 campuses (yup, been there), or a permanent contract between two schools, remember the reason that you became a music teacher in the first place. Odds are it had nothing to do with the cinder block walls you’d get to make the music in, but rather make the music.

Check out the full show notes here—> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/44

Read my original blog post about being a traveling teacher here—> https://anacrusic.com/tips-for-the-traveling-music-teacher/

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 043: Active Assessment in the Elementary Music Classroom Apr 11, 2019

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Today on the podcast, I’m sharing how to use the learning sequence framework to facilitate active assessment inside of the elementary music classroom. The whole point of today’s episode is to make assessing and data collection part of the learning process so you don’t have to stop everything and teach.

I’ll talk you through the learning sequence framework, how to know when your kids are ready to move on to the next step, and give you the tools you need to assess on a regular basis to improve your teaching practice. Get your FREE PDF download with the tools and tricks here —> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/43

Not sure what a learning sequence is? Listen to TAP 021: All About Learning Sequences here —> https://anacrusic.com/podcast/21/

Read my original blog post and watch the video about circle charts here —> https://anacrusic.com/active-assessment/

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 042: Student Teaching in the Elementary Music Room with Lisa Beyer Apr 04, 2019

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Today on The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m talking with my good friend, Lisa Beyer, all about her elementary music student teaching experience. This is a special conversation, because it just so happens that Lisa student taught with me when I was still teaching in the DFW area. But don’t worry, I ask her to be super candid and honest inside our interview, and she shares lots of great inside tips for those of you who are about to student teach or have student teachers—both of which she has done!

Before my conversation with Lisa, I start out this episode by sharing 5 Tips for Mentor & Student Teachers in the Elementary Music Classroom. These are important points I think both parties should consider as you start your relationship as mentor and mentee. To help facilitate useful discussion and make the most out of the experience, I’ve put together a FREE PDF download of these five action steps for you to reference. You can access that resource by clicking here—> anacrusic.com/podcast/42

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 041: Advice to the First Year Music Teacher Mar 28, 2019

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Today we’re kicking off Season 3 of the podcast (affectionately themed “back to basics”) with advice to the first year music teacher.

But, hold the phone if you aren’t a first year teacher, because odds are you need this advice just as much as I do on LITERALLY a daily basis. And it all aligns with this theme: take it one day at a time.

Special thanks to all of my friends and community members on Instagram, Facebook, and in the TpT Music Crew for contributing to this episode!

Links mentioned in this episode:

TAP 018 - 5 Things I’d Tell My First Year Teacher Self

>>https://anacrusic.com/podcast/18/<<

Follow Anne on Instagram

>>https://www.instagram.com/anacrusic/<<

Follow Anne on Facebook

>>https://www.facebook.com/anacrusic/<<

Join the TAP INSIDERS FB Group

>>https://www.facebook.com/groups/TAPinsiders/<<

Join the Music Crew Collaborative

>>https://www.facebook.com/groups/musiccrewcollaborative/<<

Check out theTpT Music Crew

>>https://tptmusiccrew.com/<<

Listen to Jessica’s Podcast Afternoon Ti

>>http://afternoonti.blogspot.com/<<

Jennifer from Yellow Brick Road

>>https://yellowbrickroadblog.com/<<

Chrissy from Hutzel House of Music

>>https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Hutzel-House-Of-Music<<

Michelle from Music with Miss W

>>https://musicwithmissw.com/<<

Jane from Silly O Music

>>https://sillyomusic.com/<<

Subscribe to the Anacrusis Newsletter

>>https://anacrusic.com/newsletter<<

TAP BONUS: The Sequencing Solution with Kristen Sotero Mar 12, 2019

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Today on this special BONUS episode of The Anacrusic Podcast, I’m chatting with The Sequencing Solution member, Kristen Sotero. She shares why she decided to join the program and how it’s changed her teaching.

The Sequencing Solution is my signature program for music teachers just like you to discover the plug + play formula to simplify and streamline your planning.

Get more information & register for The Sequencing Solution here —> anacrusic.com/tss

TAP 040: Stop Filling Time + Find Your Secret Sauce Mar 07, 2019

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Today on the podcast, we’re wrapping up Season 2 by chatting all about the 2 BIGGEST secrets to finding joy in your music teacher life: (1) STOP filling time & (2) FINDING your secret sauce.

Here’s another short and sweet episode that wraps up this three-part mini-series. If you want to know more, check out my FREE workshop: http://anacrusic.com/5simpleshifts

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TAP 039: It's Not You, It's Me Jan 24, 2019

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Today on the podcast, I'm talking all about why you should adopt the attitude, "it's not you, it's me." Stay with me here, this one is a quick and easy one, but the message is SO important.

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TAP 038: The Real Reason You Became a Music Teacher Jan 17, 2019

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Today on TAP, I’m talking all about the real reason we became music teachers. Or rather, the things that keep me going back to work each and everyday. It has very little to do with the things that consume a lot of our headspace, and everything to do with music making and kids.

Here are some of the reasons that I’ll bet you became a music teacher...

You love music, it touches something deep inside of you
Music is an essential part of your life
You want to share music with others
You love seeing the joy of music making in the hearts of children and adults
You love feeling creative and inspired, and you can’t imagine doing anything else.

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TAP 037: Bridging the Gap with Beth Philemon Jan 10, 2019

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TAP 037: Bridging the Gap with Beth Philemon

Today on TAP, I’m talking with my friend Beth Philemon all about making connections between elementary and secondary education. Join Beth and I for our conversation about pedagogy, using social media, and why every teacher has something to share.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Beth’s Website | Follow Beth on Instagram | Check out Beth’s New Podcast Here

Choir Baton Website | Follow Choir Baton on Instagram | Follow Anne on Instagram

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