This post came out of a discussion with my dear friend, Roger Sams (co-author of Purposeful Pathways) and several experienced clinicians and...

  The ending of a year is a contemplative time for me.  Thinking about the past year leads to thoughts of what I want to change and improve ...

 Well, I had hoped to not get in the weeds of life and post almost every day since my last post but that didn't work out! 😂 Oh well.. b...

 I was about to write, "words of wisdom" in the post title, but I don't feel that is correct as I am certainly not wise, simpl...

 Behavior. Say that word to any teacher this school year and you will get a multitude of responses and emotions including hands thrown up in...

 My daughter, Caiya, is about to turn 13.  With that is all the expected eye rolling, sarcasm dripping from the tongue, and the need for ind...

I have one week left, although we only have three days in classrooms (most of that taken up with meetings) and students begin on Thursday,...

A recent post on Facebook asked, "Why Orff"? They were not only asking why people choose or use Orff Schulwerk but also wante...

Reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, mindfulness.  We hear these words often, particularly within the educational realm.  Looking back...

At times teaching music can be particularly overwhelming. Duh, you say. At times you may feel like that poor spud; coming apart at the se...

Last week an amazing group of music teacher bloggers shared the things that motivate and inspire us as music teachers. We invited you to...