Happier Music Teacher

I'm Beth Duhon.  I help music teachers be happier at home and at school.  That means that you and I don't have to let a bad teaching day turn into a bad evening at home.  Here, five steps based on the five senses to help you reset after a rough day.

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Tidy Hour Episode

Only music teachers know the pressure of concert week.  This is when we are notoriously at our self-care worst.  Here are 7 strategies at home and at school for how to be kind to yourself during concert week.  Don't forget to follow and share this episode with a friend!

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I have seen an increase in posts about vocal health struggles from my music education friends so I want to leave a little encouragement here.  Plus, I've missed recording even if this episode is short.  This is prime time for vocal issues as we become more fatigued vocally and physically.  Review these common sense tips so you can take care of your one voice.

If you identify as a worn out music teacher, this episode is for you!  I think it even applies if you are a worn out anything!   If you are in the elementary space and don't know Aileen, you are missing out.  She is one of the most capable people I know but humble and kind.  It has been such a blessing to have my fellow podcasters share the audio of our interviews with me while my voice heals.

I had my first voice therapy today.  It was so helpful and encouraging!  I miss sharing with you but patience is a virtue, right? I can't wait to make a new episode for you soon.  Now, off to do my vocal exercises!

Aileen's Music Room

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Need some inspiration on caring for your voice, moving your body and taming the music teacher comparison?  While I rest my voice, here is part 2 of my interview with Jessica Grant on her podcast from 2021.  Looking for your new favorite music education podcast?  Check out "How to Teach Music with Jessica Grant."

How to Teach Music with Jessica Grant

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I'd love to share a new episode with you but I am on vocal rest.  It really is a music teacher problem! 

Lucky for me, Jessica Grant, of "How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant" shared the audio of our first podcast interview together to help me out.  This may have been my first podcast interview!  If you haven't checked out her show, formerly "Afternoon Ti", I think you'll love it!

She is also the lovely human being that turned my e-book into a paperback.  Look for it soon on Amazon!

When I first began speaking on Self-Care for Music Educators in 2021, Jessica Peresta was generous to have me on "The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast."  She is a fellow F-Flat Books author and the powerhouse behind their LEARN platform for PD.  She is an inspiration as a music educator, podcaster and businesswoman.  We discuss:

• Commutes

When you're short on time and energy as a busy music teacher, it might feel like the best solution is to keep a rigid schedule.  Surprisingly, being more flexible with the content of your time blocks might be the secret to productivity.  I'll show you how to fit in your quiet time, exercise, time with family and sleep in a way that works with an ever changing schedule.

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That Music Teacher

Do It Now Girl: Ding!

Tired of feeling disrespected?  Of course you are!  I see it in all sorts of music education Facebook groups.  Here's what you can do about feeling disrespected as an elementary music teacher today!  

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Dr. Matthew Arau

You may not know the story behind why I became passionate about self-care for music teachers.  Here is a replay of one of my first podcast interviews from Spring of 2021 with Musicast, a podcast from F-Flat Books.  I never dreamed when I did this interview that I'd have a book on their site.  Look for it soon on Amazon!

Musicast

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