Episodes

  • #107, Shadows in the Moonlight

    #107, Shadows in the Moonlight
    Jan 7 2026
    In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Joan Litman about her book, "Shadows in the Moonlight: Songs of the Middle East."
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    30 mins
  • #106, The Stalagmite Effect

    #106, The Stalagmite Effect
    Oct 15 2025
    In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Debbie O'Shea about the book, "The Stalagmite Effect," which is about how small, consistent actions as a music teacher and otherwise can build extraordinary lives.
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    54 mins
  • #105, Ukuleles in the Music Room

    #105, Ukuleles in the Music Room
    Sep 10 2025
    In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Jeanette Mihalchik from the Happy Music Teacher about Ukuleles in the Music Room, from storage, to lesson planning, to play alongs!
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    31 mins
  • #104, Planning for the Summer

    #104, Planning for the Summer
    May 8 2025
    In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses "The 12 Week Year" as a basis for planning for your summer.
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    18 mins
  • #103, Six Types of Sub Plans

    #103, Six Types of Sub Plans
    Mar 10 2025
    In this podcast episode, Aileen details six different types of sub plans for the music room, from "one off" sub plans to "keep on track" sub plans, to help inspire you when writing your own sub plans!
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    18 mins
  • #102, Engaging Upper Elementary in Music Class

    #102, Engaging Upper Elementary in Music Class
    Jan 26 2025
    Looking for ways to engage your upper elementary music students? Check out this podcast, with three strategies!
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    19 mins
  • 99, My Life As An Arts Administrator

    99, My Life As An Arts Administrator
    Apr 2 2024
    Wondering what the life of an arts administrator looks like? Check out this podcast episode, with examples of tasks and projects.
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    21 mins
  • #101, Manipulatives for the Music Room

    #101, Manipulatives for the Music Room
    Mar 29 2024
    Looking for ideas for hands-on manipulatives for the music room? Check out this podcast episode, which includes information about rhythmic manipulatives, melodic manipulatives, and more!
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    43 mins