Best The Sol Voice Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the ‘mental prison’ – Mubashar Hasan on higher education in Bangladesh 32:48

6h ago32:48

32:48

Free to Think speaks with academic, policy analyst and human rights activist Mubashar Hasan. He describes how in Bangladesh certain research topics are off-limits, particularly those that threaten the power of the ruling class, and speaks from first-hand experience — Hasan survived 44 days of “enforced disappearance” in Bangladesh in 2017. Now base…

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End of Semester Q&A Spring 2024 28:21

20d ago28:21

28:21

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the le…

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Gaining or losing academic freedom? Decoding the Academic Freedom Index with Katrin Kinzelbach and Lars Lott 33:13

1M ago33:13

33:13

Free to Think speaks with Katrin Kinzelbach and Lars Lott, researchers behind the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) which assesses levels of academic freedom in 179 countries and territories from 1900 to the present. Recent headlines suggest academic freedom is in retreat everywhere, but is it true? Katrin Kinzelbach and Lars Lott discuss the latest dat…

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Recorder - Decoding Written Notation with Kids 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/24. This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fa…

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Animals Gone Wild - Primary Grade Concert Recap 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/24. This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called "Animals Gone Wild!" If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the les…

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Singing Voice and sol-mi Practice with Primary Grades 31:12

1M ago31:12

31:12

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/24. This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fac…

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“Undoing the censorship that was stuck in me” – A conversation with Achiro Olwoch, writer, playwright, filmmaker from Northern Uganda 27:03

1M ago27:03

27:03

Free to Think speaks with Achiro P. Olwoch, an award-winning writer, playwright, and filmmaker from Northern Uganda, and current scholar-at-risk and Weiss International Fellow at Barnard College in New York City. Achiro describes her recent play ‘The Survival,’ the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Uganda, and how living in New York has made her a “bol…

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Recorder Poly Spots and Jigsaw Melodies Resource 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/24. This week I shared two different activities for recorder including poly spot matching and movement and Jigsaw Melodies. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Faceboo…

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Recorder Echo and Examples - The First Weeks! 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/18/24. This week I shared about some basic skills building I do with my beginning recorder players. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share ab…

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The First Recorder Lesson - How to Prepare and What to Do! 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/4/24. This week I shared my "first recorder lesson" with ideas about what to buy, how to prepare, and what to do on that first day! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Fa…

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“We have no definition” — MSCA4Ukraine fellow Artem Nazarko on prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

In February 2022, Artem Nazarko was in Odesa, Ukraine with his family, coming to terms with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “It was huge traffic jams everywhere, empty shops, panic and confusion” he says. “No food, no petrol. It was tough times, and dark days.” Two years later, Artem is a PhD candidate and MSCA4Ukraine fellow at the University of …

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Lesson Planning and Free Lesson Plan Templates for the Music Classroom 24:54

3M ago24:54

24:54

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/26/24. This week I shared about lesson plan templates I've used over the years and thoughts about planning. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to …

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Book Recommendation - Sing and Dance In Your Polka Dot Pants 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/19/24. This week I shared the book "Sing and Dance in your Polka Dot Pants" and how I use it in my classroom and with substitute teachers. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go liv…

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Nonpitched Percussion, Rhythm Reading, and Dynamics Lesson. 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/12/24. This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson for nonpitched percussion, rhythm reading, and dynamics. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on…

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Creating a Lesson from Scratch - Nonpitched Percussion and a Poem with a Farm theme! 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/5/24. This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson with a poem and nonpitched percussion from scratch. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Faceb…

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Crosstown - When Billy Was One - Full Process and Lesson Ideas 27:02

4M ago27:02

27:02

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/29/24. This week I shared about how I use the song "Crosstown - When Billy Was One" in class with lesson ideas and process. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook a…

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Drum Dream Girl - Substitute Teacher Plans 31:09

4M ago31:09

31:09

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/22/24. This week I shared about how I use the book "Drum Dream Girl" in class and for substitute teacher plans. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram…

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Rattlin' Bog - Full Process and Lesson Ideas 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/15/24. This week I shared about how I teach the song "Rattlin' Bog" with explanations, visual aids, and my process. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Insta…

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Bate, Bate, Chocolate - Full Process and Lesson Ideas 26:34

4M ago26:34

26:34

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/8/24. This week I shared about how I teach the poem "Bate Bate Chocolate" with explanations, visual aids, and video examples. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook…

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End of Semester Q&A Fall 2023 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/11/23. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the l…

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Use It & Lose It - Bookwhackers, Recorder, and Ukulele 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/4/23. This week I talked through some thoughts about classroom instruments: Boomwhackers, recorder, and ukulele! Ask your questions for next week's Musical Monday Video here: https://forms.gle/WYo1MHJSwYAa9nyT7 If you’re not familiar…

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Use It & Lose It - Orba and Holidays! 27:49

6M ago27:49

27:49

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/27/23. This week I talked about including holiday material into your lessons (or not) and explored with Orba! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram …

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Use It & Lose It - Use What You Have Thanksgiving Edition 28:46

7M ago28:46

28:46

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/13/23. This week I talked about using what you have to make your lessons really great - Thanksgiving Lesson Included! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and In…

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Use It & Lose It - Saying No and Saying Yes 30:35

7M ago30:35

30:35

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/6/23. This week I talked about when and how to say "no" or "No, thank you" and why to say "yes" to professional community building! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on F…

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Use It & Lose It - Patriotic Themed Concert 29:10

7M ago29:10

29:10

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/30/23. This week I shared about how I've changed and revamped my patriotic-themed concert over the years. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to s…

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52 Pick Me Up - Episode Four: Order vs Chaos 9:49

7M ago9:49

9:49

52 Pick Me Up - Episode Four: Order vs Chaos with Pamela Aloia This episode was taken from a live workshop and leads us through an excerpt from the 52 Pick Me Up book by Pamela Aloia. Includes a centering exercise and discusses considerations around order vs chaos in our lives at the moment. www.pamelaaloia.com www.solangel.com www.blossomingeveryd…

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52 Pick Me Up - Episode Three: Standing in Line 4:14

7M ago4:14

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52 Pick Me Up - Episode Three: Standing in Line with Pamela Aloia This episode was taken from a live workshop and leads us through an excerpt from the 52 Pick Me Up book by Pamela Aloia and affirmation. www.pamelaaloia.com www.solangel.com www.blossomingeveryday.comBy The Sol Voice

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Use It & Lose It - Native American History Month 34:01

7M ago34:01

34:01

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/23/23. This week I shared some thoughts about how to incorporate Native American History Month into your classroom in authentic ways. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on…

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Use It & Lose It - Lesson Extensions 29:38

7M ago29:38

29:38

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/16/23. This week I shared some thoughts about how to extend lessons to get the most out of your content. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to sh…

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Use It & Lose It - Children's Book Hesitations 36:53

8M ago36:53

36:53

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/9/23. This week I shared some thoughts about multiple ways to use children's books in the classroom even if it feels tricky to include them in a natural way. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. E…

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Use It & Lose It - Dictation: Melodic, Rhythmic, and Body Percussion 29:56

8M ago29:56

29:56

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/2/23. This week I shared some thoughts about perfectionism in education and how you might teach basic dictation of rhythm, body percussion, and melody. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern…

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The Times and Conditions of Grief 32:42

8M ago32:42

32:42

There is something special about the process. It is yours. It is ongoing. It is present. It is ever. It is, always. It is… - Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey Felicia and Karega have come to view September very differently. As they come to year four without their daughter Kamaiu Sol Bailey earthside with them, the reality of the time and conditions in wh…

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Use It & Lose It - Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos 28:21

8M ago28:21

28:21

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/25/23. This week I shared some thoughts about Halloween - books to use, ideas to try out, and some things to avoid. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Insta…

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Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing 33:10

8M ago33:10

33:10

Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing. One more time. Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing. That is the challenge Felicia has found herself in with her mother, and Karega has found himself in with a loved one. In reality, we all have found ourselves presented with the challenge of loving someone who isn'…

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Use It & Lose It - Social Media 26:07

8M ago26:07

26:07

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/18/23. This week I shared some thoughts about social media, what to avoid, how to stay involved, and how to keep your head through all of it. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go …

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When We Share Our Stories 25:41

9M ago25:41

25:41

After a clip of Felicia sharing a story about Kamali and Kamaiu goes viral, she takes a moment to reflect in the power of what vulnerability and the ability to share her truth does for her healing process. Sharing amongst community give us the opportunity to not only grieve, but to build, to reflect, to hope, and to love. Felicia's book SOL Affirma…

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Use It & Lose It - Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Resources 28:01

9M ago28:01

28:01

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/11/23. This week I shared about how to get started using books for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. I also talked about a call & response/attention getter to AVOID and why people use the terms Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month.…

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Reframing Comparision 33:16

9M ago33:16

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Sometimes you need to reframe the reframe, and that lesson comes bright and early on a Monday. For Felicia it came in the form of comparison. We all have those moments when we wonder why we aren't where that other person is, EVEN if it's someone we love dearly. It is when we sit in those feelings and those thoughts that we are given the opportunity…

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Use It & Lose It - Asian Representation Books for the Classroom 26:16

9M ago26:16

26:16

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/4/23. This week I shared about books with Asian representation that you should use or lose. I talked about "Tikki Tikki Tembo" and "Suki's Kimono." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time…

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The Conflicts and Challenges That Arise Out of Stubbornness 30:56

9M ago30:56

30:56

In potty training Kamali, Felicia and Karega find new knowings in the concept of "being stubborn" and how one learns. How often do we, as a society, dismiss stubborn children or stubborn people as not knowing or not learning just because they are not doing things with the ease or expectation that we would like them to? Karega's New Album Legacy Lou…

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Use It & Lose It - Books for the Classroom 27:45

9M ago27:45

27:45

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/28/23. This week I shared about books and songs to add to and edit from your classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the less…

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Grieving on the Corner of Hope and Hopelessness 33:16

9M ago33:16

33:16

How does one process the loss of someone who still had so much more to tell? Of a loss that feels too soon? Karega asks this as he processes the loss of one of his former students from DC, Troy, to gun violence. Troy, like so many of Karega's students, taught Karega just as much as he taught them. There was so much more to them than people were wil…

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Wellness is the New Genre 32:44

10M ago32:44

32:44

Where does wellness stand at the intersection of Hope and Hopelessness? It's what helps you move forward. Today, Karega and Felicia discuss the the wholeness of wellness. What it means, where it has found them in their journey of grief, and for Karega, why it is fundamental to him connecting with other men in their journey with not only grief, but …

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The Love Calls for us to Unify 37:58

10M ago37:58

37:58

As Felicia reflects on her now 36th birthday, she recalls what the past few birthdays have looked like even as she has shared this space with you all. The changes that are naturally occurring in life have made their way and even the moments of celebration look different. While discussing that moment, allows to Karega reflect on a trip back east tha…

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Riding in on Gratitude 28:13

10M ago28:13

28:13

An old school Gospel playlist (not super old-school, we're talking early 2000s) has Felicia and Karega honing in on the many facets of gratitude. What does gratitude look like and how does it change as we change? What is it like to find our way BACK TO GRATITUDE when we feel like there has been absolutely nothing to be grateful for? Karega's New Al…

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Even Through the Challenge We Are Learning 30:30

10M ago30:30

30:30

Kamali has hit her tremendous 2s in full force and are CHALLENGING Karega and Felicia. Yes, we are fully aware she is a toddler, hence the challenge AND where this conversation meets us. What does one do with the frustration that comes with handling the challenges that come our way and in how does CONTROL play into the situation? While Karega and F…

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The Spectrum of Celebration 27:13

10M ago27:13

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Celebration in grief looks different. Celebration after grief looks different. Celebration after milestones looks different. What it all shows us is that there is no one way to celebrate, and that our differences are not deficits. As Felicia recounts how a birthday celebration with her long time friend looks different know than it did when they fir…

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Today I Choose to Practice Love 31:02

11M ago31:02

31:02

Practicing Love. Sit with that statement for a second. How often do we treat love as a practice or a philosophy? Do we realize that love, as with all things, changes and grows? That it requires us to study, and practice it? That it will test us? Push us? Today Karega and Felicia discuss moments that have challenged their practice of love, BUT have …

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The Ongoing Process of Healing 28:18

11M ago28:18

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"Everything I am feeling in my grief is normal. Acknowledging these emotions is the ongoing process of healing." Today Felicia and Karega share about another loss and how they are feeling as they navigate this new grief. What lessons have they learned not only from Kamaiu, but from other losses that allow them to keep growing, to keep moving, and t…

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I Speak to Resolve What's Conflicting Inside 34:23

11M ago34:23

34:23

Felicia did not make it to the gym today. She was dressed for the gym. She had planned on going to the gym, was ready will and able, but it didn't happen. She did, however, make it to the store. It was while she at the store she had a chance run in with a man who she had never met. It was through conversation with him, that she found out that they …

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