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Join us on this episode of That Music Podcast as we discuss trauma-informed music education with guest Courtney Gazda. We'll learn about the basics of trauma and trauma-informed education, how music can help students who have experienced trauma, and specific strategies for implementing trauma-informed music education in the classroom. We'll also explore the benefits of this approach and hear about some challenges that teachers may face when trying to implement it. Don't miss out on this informative and important discussion!

Courtney Gazda is the Manager of Learning Programs with The Cleveland Orchestra. She develops and facilitates impactful music education programming for children ages PreK-12 in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She also creates and presents meaningful educator training for Early Childhood Teachers and specializes in a Trauma-Informed lens, being mindful of the impact trauma has on a child’s development and utilizing necessary social-emotional learning and self-regulation practices in music education.

An award-winning Music Educator, Ms. Gazda also maintains her State of Ohio Music Teaching License and was previously a classroom music educator in Northeast Ohio. She holds a Master of Arts Administration degree from the University of Akron and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Mount Union, in addition to having training in Kodaly methodology and Trauma-Informed Teaching. She also serves on the League of American Orchestra’s Education and Community Engagement Leadership Committee.

Episode Chapters:

• 3:40 Background & Benefits

•  14:30 Implementation

• 21:30 Challenges & Obstacles 

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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Get ready for a super special episode of That Music Podcast! Bryson is here to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of his passion project and to thank all the amazing music teachers from around the world who've supported him along the way. He talks about the ups and downs of the journey, including the challenges of COVID, and how it's all led to the growth of an amazing online music education community.

Bryson gets a little mushy as he expresses his gratitude for everyone who's helped him along the way and the joy he feels knowing that his work is making a positive impact on so many students and teachers. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a heartfelt thank-you from Bryson on this extra special episode of That Music Podcast!

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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Get ready to rock and roll with Bryson and guest Melissa Stouffer in this episode, as they share their tips and tricks for music teachers to end the year on a high note and keep the joy of music alive in the classroom. From conceptual learning and strategies to keep students engaged, to valuable strategies and tools to make assessments a breeze, Bryson and Melissa cover it all.

Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming masterclass where Melissa will take a deeper dive into the topics discussed in this episode. This fun and informative episode is a must-listen for all music teachers looking to finish the year strong and keep the music playing!

 

Episode Chapters:

• 3:08 Background

•  4:03 Masterclass

•  5:33 Conceptual Learning

•  6:55 Tips & Tricks

•  11:45 Sneak Peek

•  13:10 Assessment

•  15:23 Strategies & Tools 

•  21:17 Keep The Joy

•  23:11 Tips For Right Now 

•  25:30 Takeaways

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

 

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In this episode of That Music Podcast, host Bryson Tarbet shares how implementing classroom zones can increase classroom management success. He explains the concept of classroom zones and how using them in his own classroom has helped his students stay engaged and focused during class. Bryson also shares some fun activities that he does with his students in each zone. This episode is packed with tips and tricks on how to create effective classroom zones, don't miss out on this must-listen episode!

Episode Chapters:

• 2:13 Bryson's Zones
• 5:19 Get Moving
• 5:55 Assigned Seating
• 6:49 Small Classrooms
• 7:50 Benefits

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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This episode of That Music Podcast discusses the significance of establishing clear communication with parents for elementary music teachers. Bryson shares insights on how to establish open lines of communication, the benefits of positive and proactive communication, and also provides some of the tools he uses to connect with parents.

Episode Chapters:

• 1:45 Why It's Important
• 2:04 How It's Done
• 3:12 Forming Connection
• 5:08 Performances
• 6:36 Difficult Conversations 

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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Join us for a conversation with Grace Stevens on creating a happier classroom for you and your students. We'll discuss the benefits of positive classroom culture, how to avoid and break free from toxic positivity, and specific strategies you can use to cultivate happiness and well-being in your classroom.

Episode Chapters:

• 1:34 Introduction
• 10:39 Toxic Positivity
• 12:57 ECHO Framework
• 20:40 Implementation
• 30:29 Advice

Links and Resources: 

• Connect with Grace
• The Ultimate Boundaries Playbook for Teachers by Grace Stevens
• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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In this episode, we explore a topic often overlooked in elementary music education: differentiation. It's easy to assume that differentiation is mainly for students with IEPs. However,  differentiation can benefit all students in the music classroom.

Episode Chapters:

• 2:46 What is Differentiation?

•  4:28 Strategies

•  7:45 Assessments

•  10:47 A Deeper Look

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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On this special episode of That Music Podcast, I reflect on the lessons I've learned over the course of the last 100 episodes. Join me for an inspirational chat on growth, learning, and reflection.

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Jessica Grant to share her expertise on increasing engagement for middle school students. We'll explore practical tips and strategies for making music class more fun and interactive, while also promoting learning and growth.

Jessica Grant is a middle school general music educator in Dallas, Texas.  Each week you can tune into the How to Teach Music with Jessica Grant podcast as she shares practical ideas for engaging students, lesson content, and teaching strategies.  Jessica loves helping music educators find their voice, grow their confidence and find teaching strategies that work for them.  Jessica earned her BME at Lee University and her MME at SMU.  She is certified in both Kodály and Orff approaches.  When she's not teaching, she loves to spend time with her family, read fiction, bake desserts, and work out with the Peloton app.  Head to her website at www.jessicagrant.org for all things music education!

 

Episode Chapters:

• 2:40 Introduction
• 4:06 Orff-Schulwerk
• 9:10 Application
• 13:03 How To Start
• 15:55 Jessica’s Classroom
• 23:05 Lesson Ideas
• 35:13 Actionable Steps

 

Links and Resources: 

• Jessica's Instagram
• Jessica's Website
• Jessica's Podcast: How to Teach Music with Jessica Grant
• Jessica's Teachers Pay Teachers
• Rhythmische Ubung
• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• That Music Teacher Masterclass

 

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In this episode, I dive into the world of recorders in the elementary music classroom. If you feel like recorders are just instruments of torture, you won't want to miss this episode.

Links and Resources: 

• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide

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