That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers
This show will deliver tips and tricks for elementary music teachers looking to create high-quality musical experiences for students in the general music classroom.This show will provide answers to questions like:*How do I create an inclusive music classroom?*How do I sequence my elementary music lessons?*How to teach elementary music?*What songs should I use in my general music classroom?*How do I balance work and life as a music teacher?
Episodes
206 episodes
210 | 4 Strategies for Sending Recorders Home Successfully
In this episode, Bryson wraps up our December recorder series with a topic every music teacher knows all too well: what really happens when recorders go home. Instead of crossing our fingers and bracing for the “my kid won’t stop playi...
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Season 7
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Episode 210
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12:47
209 | Top 5 Recorder Misconceptions (and What to Do Instead)
The recorder may not always get the love it deserves, but it remains one of the most powerful tools in the elementary music classroom. In this episode, Bryson breaks down the five most common misconceptions about teaching recorder. He shares pr...
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Season 7
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Episode 209
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15:24
208 | Rethinking Recorders with Erin Elliott
If you’ve ever felt nervous, overwhelmed, or downright stressed about teaching recorder, this episode is the breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting for. Bryson sits down with Erin Elliott, who brings a balanced, practical, and joy-fil...
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Season 7
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Episode 208
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26:45
207 | A Case for Digital Sub Plans (My GoogleDoc Template)
Sub plans aren’t anyone’s favorite part of teaching, but having a system that works every single time can take a huge weight off your shoulders. In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson shares how switching to a simple Google Doc completel...
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Season 7
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Episode 207
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11:01
206 | Take A Sick Day Without Throwing Off Your Lesson Rotation
Ever hesitate to take a sick day because it’ll mess up your lesson rotation? You’re not alone, but it doesn’t have to be that way.In this episode, Bryson shares a simple but powerful strategy to keep your curriculum on track no matter wh...
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Season 7
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Episode 206
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13:10
205 | Just Take A Sick Day
Let’s be real, teachers are pros at pushing through when they shouldn’t. Between planning sub lessons, worrying about routines, and feeling guilty for being gone, it’s easy to convince ourselves that resting isn’t worth the hassle.In thi...
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Season 7
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Episode 205
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11:51
204 | Creating Effective Sub Plans for Elementary Music Classrooms with Rainy Barton
Creating sub plans doesn’t have to be stressful. In this episode, Bryson is joined by Rainy Barton to talk about simplifying the process and setting yourself (and your students) up for success. From planned absences to unexpected emergencies, t...
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Season 7
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Episode 204
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24:50
203 | 5 Favorite Extension Activities to Boost Any Music Concept
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson shares his five favorite extension activities that can be used with just about any concept in the elementary music room. From rhythm to melody (and everything in between), these activities are stude...
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Season 7
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Episode 203
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10:51
202 | Top 5 Songs to Teach Tika-Tika Rhythms with Confidence
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into one of his favorite rhythmic concepts to teach, tika-tika (four sixteenth notes), and shares five of his go-to songs for making this rhythm come alive in the elementary music room. With a...
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Season 7
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Episode 202
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10:54
201 | Unlocking the Repertoire-Based Curriculum Framework for Music Teachers
In this episode, Bryson introduces a fresh way of thinking about your curriculum by flipping the script: instead of hunting down songs to teach concepts, what if your repertoire guided the concepts you teach? He breaks down his Repertoire-Based...
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Season 7
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Episode 201
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12:30
200 | Top 5 Songs for Teaching Steady Beat In Elementary Music
In this milestone episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson celebrates 200 episodes by digging into one of the most essential building blocks of elementary music: steady beat. He shares his top five favorite songs and chants that make steady beat p...
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Season 7
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Episode 200
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10:24
199 | Unlocking the Power of Double Duty Songs with Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
In this episode, Bryson sits down with Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune from Music Teacher Coffee Talk to explore the magic of double duty songs, those special tunes that can support teaching multiple musical concepts over time. They talk abou...
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Season 7
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Episode 199
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30:40
198 | “I’ve Always Used That Song”: Reconsidering Songs with a Questionable Past & Finding Respectful Replacements
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into a challenging topic many music teachers face: those familiar songs that might actually have a questionable past. He explores why it’s important to reconsider what we include in our classr...
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Season 7
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Episode 198
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12:45
197 | How to Include Music from Other Cultures Authentically and Respectfully
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson tackles a tough but essential topic: how to include music and cultural activities that aren’t from our own backgrounds in a way that’s authentic and respectful. He shares practical advice on researc...
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Season 7
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Episode 197
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13:16
195 | Filipino-American History Month in the Music Room with Melissa Fuller Flores
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with Melissa Fuller Flores to chat about celebrating Filipino American History Month in the elementary music classroom. Melissa opens up about her personal ties to the Filipino community a...
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Season 7
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Episode 195
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40:02
194 | 5 Low-Stress Ways to Learn Student Names Fast
Learning student names isn’t just a classroom management strategy; it’s a powerful way to build trust, connection, and community from day one. In this episode, Bryson shares five practical, low-stress ways to confidently learn student names, ev...
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Season 7
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Episode 194
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11:35
193 | Reflect & Renew: Setting Intentions for a New School Year
Season 7 kicks off with a fresh invitation to pause, reflect, and set meaningful intentions for the school year ahead. In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson shares six thoughtful reflection prompts designed to help music teachers proces...
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Season 7
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Episode 193
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10:00
192 | Season 6 Finale: Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead
In this season finale of That Music Podcast, Bryson reflects on the journey of the show from its early days to now, sharing hi...
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Season 6
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5:34
191 | The Free PD Event Music Teachers Love: The Elementary Music Summit® Returns!
The Elementary Music Summit® is back for its fourth summer, offering five days of content-specific professional development tailored for elementary music teachers. Bryson shares all the exciting details a...
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Season 6
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5:35
190 | How to Advocate for Better Professional Development As An Elementary Music Teacher
Not all PD is created equal—and if you’ve ever sat through a session on a math curriculum you don’t teach, you already know that. In this episode, Bryson breaks down why content-specific professional deve...
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Season 6
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12:43
189 | How to Make Music Class More Accessible for All Students with David Bedard
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with David Bedard—educator, preschool teacher, and longtime advocate f...
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Season 6
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33:44
188 | Preparing for a Music Teacher Interview
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into the exciting yet sometimes nerve-wracking process of preparing for a music teacher interview. Whether you're fresh out of college or exploring new ...
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Season 6
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11:28
187 | When Do I Tell My Principal I’m Job-Searching?
In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson dives into a question that many educators face: When is the right time to tell your principal that you're job-searching? Whether you're looking for a new posi...
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Season 6
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12:28
186 | Getting Ready for a (Classroom) Move
Packing up your classroom? Whether you’re switching schools, transitioning into retirement, or just heading to a new room down the hall, this episode is packed with practical tips to help make the move a ...
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Season 6
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12:35
185 | Your End-of-Year Survival Guide: Music & Movement with BethAnn Hepburn
Feeling the end-of-year burnout creeping in? In this episode, BethAnn Hepburn joins Bryson to share simple, creative ways to keep your music classroom feeling joyful and energized—especially when testing ...
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Season 6
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