In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses life updates.

095, Updates From Aileen

Looking for fun ways to teach tika-tika, or sixteenth notes, in the music room? Check out this podcast episode, with songs, a listening lesson, and more!

#094, Five Fun Ways To Teach Tika - Tika

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how to teach successfully when times are tough, whether you are experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, or any other difficult situation.

#093, Teaching When Times Are Tough

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ashley Cuthbertson about Culturally Responsive Teaching: what it is, specific lesson examples, and more!

#092, Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Music Room

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Are you searching for ways to simplify your lesson planning in the music room? Check out this podcast interview, with Jessica Peresta!

#091, Simplifying Lesson Planning with Jessica Peresta

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how best to use standards-based grading in the music room.

#090, Standards - Based Grading In The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five mistakes she's made with centers, from trying to do too much, to not offering enough choice.

#089, Five Mistakes I've Made With Centers

Wondering how best to teach your neurodivergent students? Check out this podcast episode with Kimberly Hall, with strategies for best meeting the needs of all of your students, especially those who aren't "typical" learners.

#088, Teaching Neurodivergent Students In The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss music activities, lessons, picture books, and tech tools for which they are thankful, from "Great Big House" to Nearpod.

#087, Music Activities We Are Thankful For

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite opening activities for the elementary music classroom, from singing games to listening!

#086, Opening Activities For The Music Room

The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com

I have been a huge fan of Aileen Miracle for many years. I student taught under someone who is a Kodály inspired teacher, but I was not able to start my levels right away. Mrs. Miracle’s TPT store and blog really saved me my first years of teaching! This podcast is a continuation of all the wonderful things she offers music educators. She has fantastic guests, shares great classroom ideas, and offers many ideas related to productivity and life outside of the music room as well (many of which I have tried). I really can’t recommend this podcast and all of her materials enough!

So Many Great Resources!

I am a first year elementary music teacher, but on top of that I am a transition teacher coming from performance degrees and a performance career. Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room podcast has been so helpful and inspirational in my beginning steps as a teacher. I highly recommend this podcast to any teacher, any experience level, and in any subject. Thank you, Aileen, for this inspiring resource!

Inspirational!

The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit <a href="http://www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com</a>

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In this episode, we'll explore the Kodaly and Orff philosophies with an interview with music educator Andrew Ellingsen. Strengths of both philosophies will be discussed, and we'll reflect on creativity and learning styles in today's music classroom.

#004: Kodaly And Orff

In this episode, we'll explore the Orff philosophy with an interview with music educator David Row. Lesson ideas, Orff-inspired resources, and thoughts about integrating Orff Schulwerk with current educational initiatives will be discussed.

#003: The Orff Philosophy

In this episode, Aileen and Katie discuss a typical day as a music teacher, from schedule specifics, to lesson ideas for each grade level, to working with small groups and centers. Visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com for more music education ideas.

In this episode, Aileen and Katie discuss a typical day as a music teacher, from schedule specifics, to lesson ideas for each grade level, to working with small groups and centers. Visit <a href="http://www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com</a> for more music education ideas.

#015, Day In The Life Of A Music Teacher

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Brandi Waller-Pace about applying decolonizing practices in the music room. Folk song research, listening lessons, resources, and more are discussed.

#041, Decolonizing The Music Room

Looking for ideas for using learning centers in your music classroom? This podcast includes the why, what, and how of incorporating centers in your music lessons to assess, provide intervention, and help students master specific concepts!

#005: Learning Centers

In this episode, Aileen discusses strategies for classroom management in the music room, from staying calm to giving students choice. Anecdotal stories will be shared, as well as specific strategies to try in your music lessons.

#019, Classroom Management Strategies For The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Debbie O'Shea about strategies for improving classroom management in the music room, from focusing on positive relationships with students, to using music as its own reward.

#043, Classroom Management In The Music Room

In this episode, we'll explore the song "Apple Tree," and several activities and ideas to use with the song. Lesson ideas, instrumental accompaniment, literacy ideas, and more will be discussed for Kindergarten-Second Grade.

#006, Apple Tree

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Matthew Parker about best practices for children's choir, including how to choose music, favorite warm-ups and octavos, and more!

#025, Best Practices For Children's Choir

In this podcast episode, Aileen talks about six routines to improve productivity and happiness, from meditation tools, to Airtable, to batching. The show notes include a couple videos to further extend the ideas!

#028, Six Routines To Improve Productivity And Happiness

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses six stages of your music educator journey, and how to figure out which stage you are at, to help you make goals and resolutions for the new year.

#44, Your Music Educator Journey

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses the what, why, and how of project-based learning in the music room. Specific examples and lesson procedures are outlined.

#042, PBL In The Music Room

In this episode, Aileen and Katie will dive into interview preparation and strategies for the music teacher. They will discuss sample interview questions, things to consider, what to bring, and more!

#011, Interview Preparation And Strategies

In this episode, Aileen discusses ways to prepare for the end of the school year in the music room, from planning your curriculum to planning for next year's classroom theme.

#012, Preparing For The End Of The School Year

In this episode, Aileen and Katie talk to Jacob Zax, CEO of Edify, about the music apps Musiquest and Sketch a Song. Ideas for classroom use and lesson creation will be shared.

#018: Music Technology We Love: Musiquest and Sketch a Song

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Joan Litman about multicultural music in the music classroom. Aileen and Joan discuss the successes and challenges of teaching music from other cultures, teaching literacy through these songs, and resources for understanding text and context.

#035, Multicultural Music

In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss how to adapt your lessons when you see your students less for music. Strategies such as combining your lessons, repurposing songs, and more will be explored, so that you can keep on track with curriculum while still teaching with joy and intention.

#029, Adapting Lessons When You See Students Less

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses three new things she tried in her music room this year: Differentiated centers, PBL, or Project-Based Learning, and Escape Rooms. She also explores what she'd like to try next school year.

#034, Three New Things I Tried This Year

In this episode, we'll explore the power of professional development, and how conferences--and specifically, music education conferences-- can offer content, networking opportunities, a-ha moments, and more!

#007, The Power Of Professional Development

In this podcast episode, Aileen talks with Emily Karst about rejuvenating and reflecting during winter break. Aileen and Emily discuss their favorite reads, teaching tips, how to reflect on the year, how to connect with your students and family, and more!

#024, Rejuvenation and renewal during winter break

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