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Continue reading →: 🎶 How Affirmation Posters Transformed My Music ClassroomAs a music teacher, I’ve always believed that my classroom should be a place where students don’t just learn music — they learn confidence, expression, and self-worth. But with everything we juggle — performances, assessments, behavior management — creating that kind of environment isn’t always easy. That’s why I started…
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Continue reading →: 🎹 Learn to Play the Alphabet Song on Piano – Beginner Piano Lessons for KidsAre you looking for a fun and beginner-friendly way to introduce kids to the piano? The Alphabet Song is the perfect place to start! In my newest YouTube video, I walk young learners (and their grown-ups!) through an easy step-by-step lesson that covers all the piano basics while learning a…
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Continue reading →: 🐔🎶 Silly but Brilliant: The “Steve’s Lava Chicken” 4-Part Warm-Up Your Choir Will LoveLet’s be honest—sometimes the best vocal warm-ups are the ones that make your students laugh and sing better at the same time. That’s exactly what you’ll get with Steve’s Lava Chicken, a delightfully ridiculous 4-part warm-up that’s become a fast favorite in my classroom. Yes, it’s silly. Yes, your students…
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Continue reading →: 🎹 The Nostalgic Beauty of Chopin’s Farewell Waltz: A Lecture RecitalIf you’ve ever felt the bittersweet pull of a goodbye, you’ve already touched the emotional core of Frédéric Chopin’s “Farewell Waltz” (Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 69, No. 1). This poignant piece, composed during a time of transition and separation, is full of tenderness, longing, and grace. In my newest…
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Continue reading →: 📦 My Favorite Music Teacher Resources to Prep Over the SummerSummer break: that magical time when your classroom is quiet, your inbox is blissfully empty, and—for a few glorious weeks—you can sleep past 6 a.m. 😅 But let’s be honest: if you’re anything like me, you still find yourself thinking about next year. Not in a “must-plan-everything-now” way (please rest!)—but…
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