Best Music Teacher Coffee Talk Podcasts (2024)

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MTCT #158: Summer Learning 44:06

28d ago44:06

44:06

Carrie and Tanya share ideas for summer learning such as classes, podcasts, and book recommendations.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #157: Movin' and Groovin' 53:27

2M ago53:27

53:27

#kodályinspired#musicteacher#elementarymusic#elementarymusicclass#musiced#generalmusicteacher#elementarymusicteacher#orff#kodaly#orffposse#musiceducator#teachingmusicBy Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #156: End of the Year Plans 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Tanya and Carrie discuss their end of the year plans including what content we are still going to teach and some of the extra fun things we do this time of year to keep kids engaged.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #155: Realizing Diversity Check-In 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Carrie and Tanya check in on how they have implemented things they learned during the 2023 Summer Book Club while reading "Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education" by Karen Howard.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #154: 2024 OAKE Recap and Cowboy Carter Kodály 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

In this episode, Tanya and Carrie discuss our takeaways from the 2024 OAKE National Conference as well as our general thoughts on Kodály-inspired teaching as we see it today. Of course we talk about Beyoncé too! It all makes sense when you listen.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #153: Marvelous Music Manipulatives ft. Debbie O'Shea 51:34

4M ago51:34

51:34

Carrie and Tanya welcome Debbie O'Shea from Crescendo Music Education to talk about manipulatives in the music room.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #152: Performances in a Pinch 55:37

4M ago55:37

55:37

Tanya and Carrie discuss strategies for putting together a musical performance when you are short on time.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #151: Tips from the Trenches 58:03

5M ago58:03

58:03

Tanya and Carrie share some of their favorite "work smarter, not harder" teacher tips.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #150: What To Do When You Have "That Class" 1:13:34

5M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Carrie and Tanya discuss strategies that help with classroom management and building relationships within a challenging group of students.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #149: New Year's Intentions 48:44

6M ago48:44

48:44

Carrie and Tanya talk about their intentions for the New Year, both at home and at school.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #148: Elementary Choir 1:09:08

6M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Carrie and Tanya discuss the logistic of having an elementary school choir along with favorite repertoire and resources.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #147: 6 Picture Books for the Music Room 58:06

7M ago58:06

58:06

In this episode, Carrie and Tanya celebrate their 6-year podcasting anniversary with an episode all about 6 of their favorite picture books for the music room.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #146: Icing and Sprinkles: Recipes for Success Pt. 4 1:07:08

7M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

The fourth of a 4-part series: Recipes for Success in the Elementary Music Classroom. Carrie and Tanya talk about "icing and sprinkles" that make your lessons engaging and cohesive for students.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #145: Transitions: Recipes for Success Pt. 3 1:00:16

8M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

The third of a 4-part series: Recipes for Success in the Elementary Music Classroom. Carrie and Tanya talk about transitions for the music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #144: Intermediate Lesson Segments: Recipes for Success Pt. 2 1:07:01

8M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

The second of 4 part series: Recipes for Success in the Elementary Music Classroom. Carrie and Tanya talk about lesson segments for intermediate grades in the music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #143: Primary Lesson Segments: Recipes for Success Pt. 1 1:04:04

9M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

The first of 4 part series: Recipes for Success in the Elementary Music Classroom. Carrie and Tanya talk about lesson segments in a K-2nd grade music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #142: 🔥Hot Topics pt. 2 1:09:29

9M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

In Hot Topics part 2, Carrie and Tanya discuss:-Music literacy skills balanced with Project Based Learning-Sound systems: are you the resident expert?-Balancing diversity, equity, and inclusion values in the music room within a conservative school communityand more!By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #141: Classroom Instruments 1:12:08

10M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Rhythm sticks, tambourines, and triangles, oh my! Tanya and Carrie talk about using classroom instruments in the elementary music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #140: 🔥Hot Topics! 1:07:17

10M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

In this episode, Tanya and Carrie discuss Learning Targets, Data Tracking, and Turn Taking in the elementary music room.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #139: Back to School: Tried and True vs. Mixing It Up 1:07:16

11M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Tanya and Carrie discuss plans for the beginning of the school year.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #138: 2023 Summer Book Club, Part 4 1:12:26

11M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Carrie and Tanya discuss chapters 7 and 8 of Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education by Karen Howard along with some final thoughts and plans for implementation.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #137: 2023 Summer Book Club Part 3 1:13:03

12M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Carrie and Tanya discuss chapters 5 and 6 of Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education by Karen Howard.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #136: 2023 Summer Book Club, Part 2 55:54

1y ago55:54

55:54

Tanya and Carrie continue the 2023 Summer Book Club by discussing Chapters 3 and 4 of "Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education" by Karen HowardBy Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #135: 2023 Summer Book Club, Part 1 56:45

1y ago56:45

56:45

Tanya and Carrie are kicking off the 2023 Summer Book Club by discussing Chapters 1 and 2 of "Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education" by Karen HowardBy Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #134: Summer Plans and Goals 43:40

1y ago43:40

43:40

As they wrap up this school year, Tanya and Carrie discuss their Summer Plans and Goals.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #133: Teacher Appreciation 46:30

1y ago46:30

46:30

Carrie and Tanya discuss their favorite teachers and characteristics of successful teachers.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #132: 3 Stars and a Wish 53:57

1y ago53:57

53:57

Carrie and Tanya discuss 3 things they did well in their first year at a new school and 1 thing to aim for next year.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #131: Subbing for Yourself 50:31

1y ago50:31

50:31

Sometimes you have to teach when your energy is low or you're not feeling the greatest. Tanya and Carrie discuss lesson ideas for when you have to "sub for yourself."By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #130: 2023 OAKE Conference Recap 48:21

1+ y ago48:21

48:21

Carrie and Tanya discuss the 2023 OAKE Conference.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #129: "Real" Music and "School Music": Bridging the Gap 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Do your elementary music students think of "school music" as separate from "real" music? Tanya and Carrie discuss how they bridge the gap in the music room.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #128: Sunday Scaries and How to Tackle Them 57:57

1+ y ago57:57

57:57

#kodályinspired #kodalyinspired #musicteacher #kodaly #orffposse #iteachmusic #elmused #musicteacherpodcast #elementarymusic #generalmusic #teachersofig #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteachtoo #tpt #teacherspayteachers #teacherlife #musicteacherlife #musiceducation #musiced #musedchat #instamusiced #teachlikeme #musicteachersofinsta…

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MTCT #127: All About Sub Plans 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Tanya and Carrie discuss sub plans for the elementary music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #126: Cultivating a Positive Singing Culture 1:06:05

1+ y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Tanya and Carrie discuss creating a singing culture in the elementary music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #125: Resetting the Year with Realistic Expectations 1:03:07

1+ y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Carrie, Tanya, and Becca Dellinger discuss how they're starting the year in the music room.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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Episode #124: Check-In: Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain 1:11:57

1+ y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Tanya and Carrie discuss ideas and strategies they have tried implementing from the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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Stop Doing Music...You're a Christian - Co-Work Conversations 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

29:33

Today, Rhett and Ben talk about the danger of pursuing music as the goal of a musician can boil down to a desire to grow in fame. Can a Christian pursue music while remaining humble? How far should we go to avoid situations of pride? Let us know your thoughts! If you have any questions about web design/video production or art projects you’re workin…

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We're Killing Famous People - Coffee Talks 29:41

1+ y ago29:41

29:41

Today, Rhett and Jeremy continue a conversation about the difference between Talent and Skill. Are people actually talented or can you trace everything back to a skill? Has God gifted us individually? What's the best way to spend our time on earth? Let us know your thoughts! If you have any questions about web design/video production or art project…

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MTCT #123: Partwork 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

57:31

Tanya and Carrie discuss how to build partwork skills in the music classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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Talent DOESN'T EXIST - Coffee Talks 20:04

1+ y ago20:04

20:04

Today, Rhett and Jeremy talk about the difference between Talent and Skill. Are people actually talented or can you trace everything back to a skill? Has God gifted us individually? Let us know your thoughts! If you have any questions about web design/video production or art projects you’re working on, let us know! You can reach us at: (719) 289 - …

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How Does Music Affect You? - Co-Work Conversations 14:55

1+ y ago14:55

14:55

Today, Rhett and Zach talk about how music affects our every day life, how it inspires us, and how it affects our mood. Does music have a huge affect on you in your day to day? Tell us what you think! If you have any questions about web design/video production or art projects you’re working on, let us know! You can reach us at: (719) 289 - 5589 lus…

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Good Art vs Bad Art - Coffee Talks 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

18:38

Today, Rhett and Jeremy talk about what makes good art. Is there something essentially different between the levels of quality behind art? Or is all art comprehensively the same? Let us know what you think! If you have any questions about web design/video production or art projects you’re working on, let us know! You can reach us at: (719) 289 - 55…

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MTCT #122: PPP: All About Practice 58:08

1+ y ago58:08

58:08

MTCT #122: PPP: All About Practice by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeuneBy Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #121: PPP: All About Presentation 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

55:58

Tanya and Carrie go deep in describing and explaining the presentation stage of the PPP process of a Kodály-inspired classroom.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #120: PPP All About Preparation 1:07:25

1+ y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Tanya and Carrie discuss the preparation phase of the preparation, present, practice strategies in the music room.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

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MTCT #119: Planning Programs, Concerts, and Informances 57:31

2y ago57:31

57:31

Carrie and Tanya discuss several different performances you can utilize to showcase your students' musical learning.By Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune