PODCAST · education
The Music Room
by Aileen Miracle
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
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#107, Shadows in the Moonlight
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Joan Litman about her book, "Shadows in the Moonlight: Songs of the Middle East."
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#106, The Stalagmite Effect
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Debbie O'Shea about the book, "The Stalagmite Effect," which is about how small, consistent actions as a music teacher and otherwise can build extraordinary lives.
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#105, Ukuleles in the Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Jeanette Mihalchik from the Happy Music Teacher about Ukuleles in the Music Room, from storage, to lesson planning, to play alongs!
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#104, Planning for the Summer
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses "The 12 Week Year" as a basis for planning for your summer.
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#103, Six Types of Sub Plans
In this podcast episode, Aileen details six different types of sub plans for the music room, from "one off" sub plans to "keep on track" sub plans, to help inspire you when writing your own sub plans!
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#102, Engaging Upper Elementary in Music Class
Looking for ways to engage your upper elementary music students? Check out this podcast, with three strategies!
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99, My Life As An Arts Administrator
Wondering what the life of an arts administrator looks like? Check out this podcast episode, with examples of tasks and projects.
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#101, Manipulatives for the Music Room
Looking for ideas for hands-on manipulatives for the music room? Check out this podcast episode, which includes information about rhythmic manipulatives, melodic manipulatives, and more!
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#100, Favorite Podcast Episodes And Podcasts
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her 10 favorite podcast episodes from "The Music Room," as well as her 10 favorite podcasts in general.
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#098, Metacognition In The Music Room
Wondering how to get students to think about their thinking in the music room? In this podcast, Aileen discusses three ways to get students to think about their thinking.
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#097, Lessons Learned As An Arts Administrator
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five lessons she has learned in her new role as arts administrator.
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#096, Growth Mindset In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five strategies for improving growth mindset in the music classroom.
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095, Updates From Aileen
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses life updates.
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#094, Five Fun Ways To Teach Tika - Tika
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!
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#093, Teaching When Times Are Tough
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.
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#092, Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ashley Cuthbertson about Culturally Responsive Teaching: what it is, specific lesson examples, and more!
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#091, Simplifying Lesson Planning with Jessica Peresta
Are you searching for ways to simplify your lesson planning in the music room? Check out this podcast interview, with Jessica Peresta!
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#090, Standards - Based Grading In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how best to use standards-based grading in the music room.
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#089, Five Mistakes I've Made With Centers
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five mistakes she's made with centers, from trying to do too much, to not offering enough choice.
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#088, Teaching Neurodivergent Students In The Music Room
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.
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#087, Music Activities We Are Thankful For
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.
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#086, Opening Activities For The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite opening activities for the elementary music classroom, from singing games to listening!
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#085, Favorite Music Education Resources
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite music education resources, from print resources, to websites, to podcasts!
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#084, Starting An Elementary Choir
In this podcast episode, Aileen offers tips for starting an elementary choir, from recruitment, to auditions, to scheduling.
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#083, The Dalcroze Philosophy
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Dalcroze expert Anthony Molinaro about Dalcroze-inspired teaching, sample activities, and more!
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#082, Genius Hour In The Music Room
Wondering how to implement Genius Hour in the music room? In this podcast episode, Aileen shares ideas for implementing Genius Hour, also known as Passion Project and 20% time, in your music lessons.
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#081, Starting The Year In The Music Room
Wondering how to start off the school year right in your music room? This podcast episode has lots of lesson ideas for back to school in your music classroom!
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#080, Favorite elementary music activities
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss their favorite elementary music activities from the 2021-2022 school year, from ukulele, to GarageBand, to a name game.
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#079, Writing and Illustrating Picture Books for the Music Room
In this episode, Aileen interviews writer, illustrator, and music educator Katie Terrell Ramos about the process of writing and illustrating picture books for the music room.
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#078, What I Learned at the 2022 OAKE Conference
Have you been thinking about attending an OAKE conference, and wondering what you might learn? Check out this podcast episode, with takeaways from the 2022 OAKE music education conference!
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#077, Preparing for the last quarter of the year
Wondering how to plan out the rest of your school year? In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how to plan out your last quarter in the music room!
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#076, An Interview with the Chromatic Music Teacher
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ms. Jenkins from the Chromatic Music Teacher about her favorite activities for the music room, how she uses Boomwhackers, what it's like to be a new music teacher in 2022, and more!
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#075, YouTube Videos and Podcast Episodes for KIds
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Bill Henry and Bruce Fite from the Music Podcast for Kids, about YouTube videos and podcast episodes to improve student learning! Bill and Bruce also discuss how to create your own videos for your students.
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#074, Practicing Rhythm with Primary Grades
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses rhythm activities with primary grades, from rhythm read along videos to improvising on barred instruments.
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#073, Social Emotional Learning
In this episode, Aileen interviews educator Michael Sivert about SEL, or Social Emotional Learning. Michael discusses strategies that have worked in his upper elementary classroom, and shares adaptations for the music classroom.
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#072, Time - Saving Tips For Assessment
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five time-saving tips for assessment, from considering how to track data, to planning assessments in advance, to collecting enough data so your stress lessens!
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#071, Catching Students Up In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses catching students up with their music curriculum, after distance learning, no singing in the music classroom, etc.
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#070, Wisdom For Worn Out Music Teachers
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Beth Duhon about self care for music teachers, from what to listen to on the way to work, to what we include in our morning routine.
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#069, Exceptional Learners In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Bryson Tarbet about exceptional learners in the music classroom. Bryson offers suggestions and resources for how best to teach exceptional learners in your elementary music lessons.
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#068 Virtual Music Concert Ideas
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses three ways to present a performance when "in person" concerts aren't possible, because of COVID-19 regulations.
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#067, Productivity Hacks For Music Teachers
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five productivity hacks for busy music educators, from thinking carefully about when to say "yes," to using themed days to get tasks done.
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#066, Elementary Music Lesson Activities We're Loving
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss activities that are working for grades K-2 and 3-5 in the music room so far this year, as well as activities they are planning for the future.
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#065, Looking Back And Looking Forward
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie look back on the 2020-2021 school year, and look forward to the 2021-2022 school year, discussing everything from tech tools, to lesson structures, to how we'll learn this summer.
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#064, Collaboration In The Music Room
In this episode, Aileen interviews two colleagues, Ashley Ellerman and Sarah King, about collaboration in the music room. They discuss projects they've collaborated on, tech tools, and more!
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#063, Music Curriculum Suggestions
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses different print and digital music education curricula, as well as print and digital resources, with suggestions for creating your own!
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#062, What We Can Learn From This Year
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses what we can learn from this year, from tech tools, to building student relationships, to educating ourselves about social justice. Specific ideas for learning from this year and implementing next year are shared.
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#061, Gender Neutrality in the Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Amy Abbott about gender neutrality in the music room. They discuss song choices, language adaptations, and more, to help students feel safe in the music classroom.
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#060, Time Management For Music Teachers
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how she manages time as a blogger and podcaster, and as a music teacher. Business strategies such as batching and scheduling are discussed, with ideas for adapting to the music classroom.
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#059, What's Working in the Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss what's working in the socially distanced and virtual music classrooms, from lesson ideas, to tech platforms, to building relationships with students.
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#058, Steady Beat And Rhythm
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses strategies for teaching students the difference between steady beat and rhythm. From steady beat activities to tracking icons, to instrument playing, lots of tried and true activities are shared!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
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Aileen Miracle
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