That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers

Oct 30 2024 156 ep. 19 mins 11
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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 lessons? *How to teach elementary music? *What songs should I use in my general music classroom? *How do I balance work and life as a music teacher?

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159 | The Universal Rubric (The 4-point Scale I Use On Everything)

Oct 30 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson shares one of his favorite classroom hacks: a simple yet powerful 4-point rubric that he uses for every type of assessment in his music classroom. From vocal performance to rhythm and everything in between, this universal rubric helps him assess consistently and efficiently, all while gathering meaningful insights into student progress.

158 | Live Q&A Replay: Expert Answers From The Middle School Music Summit

Oct 23 2024 35 mins  
This week’s episode features a replay of the live Q&A panel from the Middle School Music Summit. Bryson is joined by fellow music educators, Alessandra Santaguida and Amy Burns, to dive into the top challenges middle school music teachers face today. The panel discusses strategies for engaging reluctant learners, incorporating non-vocal activities, and using technology effect

157 | Project-Based Learning in the Middle School Classroom with Alessandra Santaguida

Oct 16 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson Tarbet chats with the amazing Alessandra Santaguida about the transformative power of project-based learning in the middle school general music classroom. Alessandra shares her incredible insights on how project-based learning can engage even the most challenging middle schoolers, making them active participants in their own educat

156 | Classroom Storage Tips & Tricks For Centers & Manipulatives

Oct 09 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson tackles one of the biggest challenges for music teachers – classroom storage! From keeping track of all those manipulatives to making sure your space stays functional and clutter-free, Bryson’s sharing his go-to strategies for organizing your hands-on resources. Whether it’s affordable plastic bins or scrapbook boxes, he’s got t

155 | Simplifying Centers with Becca Davis

Oct 02 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of That Music Podcast, we're diving into the world of centers in the elementary music classroom with special guest Becca Davis. Becca shares her go-to strategies for using centers to engage students, differentiate instruction, and—let’s be honest—give us teachers a little breather during lessons. We’ll chat about the big benefits of centers, how to keep stud

154 | Reaching Inbox Zero

Sep 25 2024 11 mins  
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into a challenge most teachers can relate to: managing an overwhelming inbox. From practical tips on streamlining your emails to strategies for getting closer to the elusive Inbox Zero, this episode is packed with useful advice to help you stay organized and stress-free. Whether you’re someone who has thousands of unread emails

153 | Executive Functioning Life Hack: Using Project Management in the Classroom

Sep 18 2024 10 mins  
In this episode, Bryson shares a game-changing executive functioning hack that has streamlined his work as a business owner and could transform your classroom, too—project management software! Bryson explains how tools like Asana (his go-to), Trello, or Google Tasks can help keep track of lesson plans, performances, and other classroom responsibilities, so you can spend more time

152 | Why I Settled on Digital Lesson Plans

Sep 11 2024 9 mins  
In this episode, Bryson dives into exploring different ways to lesson plan, from handwritten notes to online templates. After trying it all, he's finally found what works best for him—digital lesson plans! Tune in to hear why going digital made all the difference and how it can help streamline your own planning process. Whether you’re struggling to keep track of lesson plans or

151 | Welcome to Season 6

Sep 04 2024 4 mins  
Welcome to Season 6 of That Music Podcast! Bryson is back and he’s thrilled to share a sneak peek into what this season has in store. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, there’s a lot to look forward to. Bryson discusses the exciting new episodes, guest speakers, and exclusive content aimed at helping you elevate your music teaching game. Plus, hear abo

150 | Adaptive Folk Dances

May 29 2024 10 mins  
In this episode of That Music Podcast, join Bryson as he delves into the intricacies of adaptive folk dances in the classroom. Discover how these dynamic movements extend far beyond physical accessibility, fostering inclusivity and ensuring every student's success in musical exploration. Bryson shares practical insights and strategies for planning inclusive movement activities, emp