Episodes

  • HMT147 Fighting Burnout as a Music Teacher Part 2
    Jan 27 2026

    Early in the semester but feeling burnout? You deserve to feel good! Here are some hacks to implement today to help. Cheers to being a happier music teacher at home and at school!

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    18 mins
  • HMT146 Fighting Burnout as a Music Teacher Part 1
    Jan 20 2026

    There is a lot of talk about teacher burnout going around social media. How do we fight it so we can teach music with longevity and joy? Tune in next week for part 2 in this series.

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    17 mins
  • HMT145 Make Getting Ready for Work Easier
    Jan 13 2026

    Sometimes one of our biggest stressors happens before we even leave our home. Getting ready! Here are some tips and tricks from a pretty decidely low maintenance music teacher to help you get out the door with less stress.

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    20 mins
  • Behind, Overwhelmed, How to Feel Prepared for Second Semester
    Jan 6 2026

    Six days in to the new year and already feeling overwhelmed and behind at home and at school? Let's start with mindset shifts and achievable action steps. Relax, friend, it does not all have to be done at once.

    Look soon for a two part interview with Debbie O'Shea of Crescendo Music Education about her new book!

    See you at the Musicplay Wednesday Webinar tomorrow!

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    26 mins
  • HMT143 Journaling, A Kind Review of 2025
    Dec 30 2025

    Do nothing for a week! Clean and organize your home before the start of the new year! Our culture gives us so many conflicting messages during this time we are fortunate to have off. Let's say no to the extremes but yes to journaling and reflection about 2025 so we can enter 2026 with kindness and clarity.

    If you haven't reviewed the book or podcast, will you please take a few moments to do so as a favor to me?

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    20 mins
  • HMT142 A Christmas Prayer for Music Teachers
    Dec 23 2025

    Need a moment of peace in a December that has felt bonkers? Join me for a few minutes of quiet prayer as we enter break and all that entails. I love you. Thank you for being here.

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    12 mins
  • HMT141 How to Rest, Not Rot This Break
    Dec 16 2025

    We are counting down the days to break. Just me? When that break comes, let's get the type of restorative rest we deserve! Let's chooose quality over quantity and treat ourselves like someone we love.

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    19 mins
  • HMT140 Tired, Hungry, Over It
    Dec 9 2025

    The most wonderful time of the year but you are tired, hungry and over it as a music teacher? Sounds perfectly normal with all you have going on! There are no quick fixes but a few of these tips can help you feel better during this busy time.

    Looking forward to joining you for a Musicplayonline webinar in a month!

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    14 mins