How to Repair Old Barred Instruments
Just recently, I went to VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, IL and attended a two day course called, Orff Instrument Repair and...
My Gifts (A reflection about the book, "The Path to Serendipity" by Allyson Apsey)
I read Allyson Apsey's book, "A Path to Serendipity" yesterday. I can't stop thinking about her story. Allyson's book is a wonderful...
The Qualities of an Empowered Music Student
For a long time, our focus was on engaging the learners and making sure students were “actively engaged” in music-making in the music...
#IMMOOC Blog Post #5: Embracing a Flexible Design
In music education, we pride ourselves in the ability of moving large numbers of students through our program. All elementary students...
#IMMOOC Blog Post #4b: Next Steps for the Kindergarten Music Program
Today my kindergarten students performed in a spring music program for their parents in the music room. I didn't prepare a program of...
#IMMOOC Blog Post #4a: A Mrs. Smoot Moment
My second graders have been learning to read, write and perform simple rhythmic patterns. Earlier this week they composed their own 8...
#IMMOOC Blog Post #3: In Room 253, We Encourage Mistakes
At the beginning of every year, I do my best to cultivate a safe, welcoming environment for all my students. In the music room we...
#IMMOOC4 Blog Post #2: A Mindset Issue
In Monday's YouTube Live episode, John Spencer spoke about how teachers can find ways to offer student choice. John said, "It's a...
#IMMOOC Blog Post 1: I Want So Much More
A.J. Juliani & John Spencer ask us to consider what students are "DOING" while in our care at school. It's important to reflect on our...
Listen
Kindergarten students are honest. They have a love of learning, and enthusiasm for life. I have spent this school year observing them a...
