Bryson Tarbet is a preK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He received his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University his Master of Music in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis from Capital University. Bryson spent his first year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team and he fell … Read More
Episode 22 – Building Classroom Culture: 7 Activities to Begin your School Year on a Positive Note
In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher podcast, we delve into the exciting world of elementary music education at the beginning of the school year. We explore 7 engaging activities that music teachers can use at the start of the school year to foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture. I dive right into your first done-for-you lesson … Read More
Episode #232: Gregg Goodhart
Gregg Goodhart is a pioneer in translating research science to learning superior achievement in the classroom, boardroom, and anything else. A recovering high school music teacher (13 yrs), he found within teaching music the fundamental principles that allow for accelerated improvement commonly referred to as talent. This was a result of serious interest in, and study of, cognitive and behavioral … Read More
Episode 10 – Discover the Magic of Reading to Your Students – 7 Storybooks for Spring
Seven Spring Storybook Lessons: Little Rabbit Foo Foo by Michael Rosen and Arthur Robins This storybook is great to teach: melody, instrument play, movement Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack This storybook is great to teach: melody The Listening Walk by Paul Showers This storybook is great to teach: instrument play. Grab your worksheet here: Hoppity Skip Little Chick … Read More
Episode 8 – Cracking the Code: 3 Proven Strategies to Engage Big Kids During Concert Prep
Three Tips for Choosing Concert Rep Your Big Kids Will Connect With 3 Tips for Choosing Concert Rep: Let your students choose the music. Break out the cool manipulatives. Let them design the way they want to present the song. Episode quotes: [4:15] I started thinking about THAT class because you know, they’re always in the back of … Read More