4 Unique Ways to Reclaim the Joy of Teaching

Four unique ways to reclaim joy in music teaching Whether you’re just hopping into teaching for the first time - first off welcome!- or you’ve been teaching for a while, you’re sure to hit a bit of stagnancy at some point. Let’s talk about some fun and different ways to help you reclaim

4 Unique Ways to Reclaim the Joy of Teaching2026-03-09T19:16:52+00:00

31: Progress vs Perfection

Progress verses Perfection in Music Teaching Progress and perfection do not mean the same things. One is much more important than the other. In this episode Janice explains why making progress on your skills in music are more important than the perfection of having completed that course or obtaining mastery in a specific

31: Progress vs Perfection2026-03-09T19:17:26+00:00

30: Are you a #Fun Music Teacher?

The power of becoming a #Fun Music Teacher We’ve all heard of the phrase  "Time flies when you’re having fun!” but what does it really mean to be a Fun Music Teacher? Over the years, my husband Kevin and I have been able to shift our music teaching mindsets in a positive way!

30: Are you a #Fun Music Teacher?2026-03-11T08:32:02+00:00

Why being late is a powerful lesson.

A powerful lesson from being late ... Have you ever been late for your classes? How do you react when other staff members are disappointed because of your lateness? Does being late teach you important lessons? ...Or is it the last thing you want to think about. As music teachers being late from

Why being late is a powerful lesson.2026-03-11T08:30:28+00:00

28: Why motivation doesn’t work

Why Motivation Doesn't Work Here's a motivational idea: What if you were to give out sweets to every child who came to your class. Would that work? You probably know already that giving out sweets is what is called an extrinsic motivator - it's when you're trying to motivate another person from the

28: Why motivation doesn’t work2026-03-11T08:22:39+00:00

How to sound like you know what your talking about in music class (even if you don’t have all the skills yet)

Making a lesson plan (even if you think you don't have all the necessary skills) This is my new favourite strategy for creating engaging emails,video lessons and lesson plans. We all know there are millions of tips and tricks and strategies out there floating around about making the perfect music lesson plan. But there

How to sound like you know what your talking about in music class (even if you don’t have all the skills yet)2026-03-09T19:30:18+00:00

Find your focus, then double down.

Finding your Focus in Music Teaching Call me crazy, but I believe that music teaching programs should be kept simple- and there’s no better way than following an uncomplicated view. I originally learned this strategy from another podcaster Gary V and I’ve been putting it into practice with music teaching ever since. Click here

Find your focus, then double down.2026-03-09T19:21:50+00:00

25: Do You Have a Vision?

The power of a vision Do you have an image of what you want your teaching career to look like and where you want to grow to in the next few years? There’s no doubt that at times, life gets in the way and can distract us from these goals. This weekend I

25: Do You Have a Vision?2026-03-11T08:31:13+00:00

2: Why I think ukulele matters!

Why the Ukulele Matters in the Music Classroom Have you ever wondered why we're always creating new resources using different instruments when it would be so much easier to sit back and relax? Enjoy this episode explaining the reason why ukulele is a great instrument and resource for music education.

2: Why I think ukulele matters!2026-03-11T08:40:48+00:00

The secret to longevity in music teaching … frames!

The secret to longevity in music teaching ... frames! If you want to know the secret to feeling empowered with difficult questions in music teaching year after year ... this is a tool you can use.

The secret to longevity in music teaching … frames!2026-04-04T20:27:55+00:00
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