As many music teachers- white music teachers in particular- do some serious learning, unlearning, and soul-searching this summer to work against systems of oppression and racism in our society, schools, and classrooms, one of the most important steps we can take is to...
If you are a new teacher, you may not realize the incredible impact that a strong network of teachers around you will have. Through my music and classroom teacher friends, I have found jobs, gained private students, joined bands, and met lifelong friends. I’ve...
Melissa Stouffer here from Mrs. Stouffer’s Music Room. Teaching can be hard enough, but when you are in your first classroom, some of those things can be overwhelming. If I could go back and tell brand new me seven things, these are what I’d tell myself....
Hi there! My name is Michelle(from The Musical Rose, formerly known as Music with Miss W) and I teach at a virtual school. Usually the first reaction I get is something like you do what?! I love my job. I think it’s awesome, exciting, and...
Patriotic music is an amazing way to bring so many different ideas into your classroom! There are various holidays throughout the year specifically for patriotic music (Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc.) but that doesn’t mean you have to wait...
