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Mom Notes

by Sara & Nicole

Welcome to Mom Notes! A podcast for Music Teachers who are moms ( or any mom or teacher!). Keepin’ it real, laughing, and supporting each other through! Email us your Mom Notes at [email protected] us on Instagram @momnotespod

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Episodes

  1. Episode 17: Sara & Nicole and the Life Update

    Join Sara and Nicole for a Mom Note reunion! We discuss Nicole's life post teaching, what we do with our kids in the summer, seeing other moms in the wild, and finding what brings us joy. We missed you all and don't forget to drop us a note!

  2. Episode 16: Sara & Nicole and the Enneagram Special!

    Happy Holidays Mom Notes! Sara and Nicole discuss their busy Novembers full of weddings and conference. Then we dive in to one of our favorite topics, the Enneagram! Don't forget to email us your thoughts about this episode or any of our episode.

  3. Episode 15: Season 2 Premiere!

    Sara and Nicole are back and excited for a second season of Mom Notes! They discuss how their new school year is going, potty training, Halloween costumes, bad Amazon searches, and the ancient technologies of MySpace and AIM. How is your school year going? Let us know by emailing us at...

  4. Episode 14: Leigh and the Soundwave Valentines

    It's our season 1 finale! Leigh joins us as our first private school teacher and first elementary music teacher! We discuss the pros and cons of elementary versus secondary, private school versus public school, and life with her 3 boys. Sara shares a recipe note for Shakshuka! We will be back in...

  5. Episode 13: Dad Notes with Tim and Trey!

    In honor of Father's Day, we have another Dad Notes special! Today on the pod we invited Tim and Trey to talk with us. We discuss balancing being a full time choir and band director with all of the fatherhood and husbanding that comes along with it. Tim shares with us a director's note on…

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  6. Episode 12: Whitnee and the Savvy Working Mom

    It's our first ever podcast crossover! Whitnee from the Savvy Working Mom joins us on pod! We compare life as a working mom in the corporate world and in education, and Whitnee breaks down the work-life balance myth. You can check out her podcast, The Savvy Working Mom! Check out her free…

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  7. Episode 11: Shelbie and the Supermom Spreadsheets

    Shelbie joins us this week on Mom Notes and is our first PROFESSOR! She speaks candidly about her husband being a stay-at-home dad, teaching higher ed while being a mom, their IVF journey, and all things treble choir. Sara shares a recipe note about her burrito bowls! Check out Shelbie's blog on...

  8. Episode 10: Dad Notes with Alex and Clyde!

    It's our TENTH episode of Mom Notes, and we are flipping the script and bringing in the dads. We talk about being dads, that famed work life balance, marriage, and life being married to a music teacher. Alex shares his director's note about his Tuesday Tunes listening activity. Send us your Mom…

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  9. Episode 9: Lindsay and the Queen of Pranks

    Break a leg! We're talking about musical theatre with our guest Lindsay. She breaks down being a single mom, directing shows, and her brand of teaching with us this week on Mom Notes. Nicole shares a director's note she borrowed from Sara called "Pass the Baton." You can follow our guest Lindsay…

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  10. Episode 8: Beth and the Haunted Auditorium

    It's our very first band director! Beth joins us to talk about marching band, parenting, military life, giving birth abroad, and even some paranormal activities. Sara shares her breakfast for dinner recipe note. Don't forget to send us some mom notes - email us your thoughts about the episode at...

  11. Episode 7: Hattie & Kat and the Pastas, Pregnancies, and Pandemics

    It's a Mom Notes first! We have not one but TWO awesome guests this episode. Hattie and Kat discuss early years of teaching, student teaching, teaching while pregnant, and having a front row seat to working with a pregnant colleague. Our director's note is from Nicole and she breaks down doing a...

  12. Episode 6: Lois and the Chunk of Ham

    We are thrilled to have Lois join us this week. Lois chats with us about her career and being a mom, from the early years through her retirement. We also discuss the importance of your community when your family is far, having a husband in the same field as you are, and being a leader at the…

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  13. Episode 5: Kate and the Middle School Oversharer

    This week on Mom Notes we speak with middle school choir teacher guru, Kate! Kate navigates us through the world of middle school, social media, and early days of motherhood. Our director's notes are about taking attendance and having a classroom calendar! Nicole's husband Alex makes his first...

  14. Episode 4: Mary Hannah and the Computer Lab Surprise

    This week on Mom Notes we sit down with Mary Hannah. She talks with us about homeschooling, parenting, and helping her husband with their music ministry at their church. Our director's note this week is a game you can play with your music students in person or virtually. We ask for mom notes…

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  15. Episode 3: Melanie and Mall Madness

    Our awesome guest Melanie joins us this week! We talk about directing show choir and her family's journey with adoption. We have our first director's note segment with Nicole about ensemble team building. We ask for mom notes about your own struggles with fertility. Email us your mom notes at...

  16. Episode 2: Mandi and the Pizza Hut Pirate

    Today we chat with Mandi about keeping a healthy work life balance, being a single mom, raising teenagers, and battling teaching insecurities. Sara's recipe note features sausage kale fettucine and we ask for Mom Notes about your own teaching or mom insecurities and overcoming them. Email us your...

  17. Episode 1: Davina and the Two for One Special

    Our very first episode features our friend Davina. Davina talks teaching secondary chorus, being a mom of kids with special needs, giving yourself grace, and shares her hilarious mom and teacher stories. Sara's recipe note features chicken pot pie, and we ask for Mom Notes about your most...

  18. Episode 0: Mom Notes Preview

    Welcome to Mom Notes! Email us your Mom Notes at [email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Mom Notes! A podcast for Music Teachers who are moms ( or any mom or teacher!). Keepin’ it real, laughing, and supporting each other through! Email us your Mom Notes at [email protected] us on Instagram @momnotespod

HOSTED BY

Sara & Nicole

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How many episodes does Mom Notes have?

Mom Notes currently has 18 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Mom Notes about?

Welcome to Mom Notes! A podcast for Music Teachers who are moms ( or any mom or teacher!). Keepin’ it real, laughing, and supporting each other through! Email us your Mom Notes at [email protected] us on Instagram @momnotespod

How often does Mom Notes release new episodes?

Mom Notes has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Mom Notes?

Mom Notes is created and hosted by Sara & Nicole.
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