Tag: kids
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Micro 23: Making Spirits Bright – Transform your holiday season in any season of life
What’s the secret to making your holidays unforgettable? Music! From nostalgic carols to fresh new tunes, live shows to cozy piano duets, discover how to create a festive soundtrack that brings joy, comfort, and cherished memories to your season. Whether you’re decking the halls or finding solace during tough times, this episode will inspire you…
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Micro 22: Supercharge Your Holiday Tradition!
Can a simple song change a heart? A timeless holiday tale’s impact is deepened, growing hearts and holiday spirit three sizes. Discover how a single melody can break barriers, spark joy, and remind us of what really matters. Join me as we uncover the magic that even the Grinch couldn’t resist!
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Micro 21: Growth Over Perfection – Cultivating a Resilient Mindset in Music, Learning, and Life
Is your student or child facing new frustrations in their learning journey? This episode is all about a powerful mindset shift that can change the way they approach challenges. We explore the importance of a growth mindset—a perspective that encourages students to see effort, setbacks, and mistakes as essential parts of learning and success instead…
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Ep. 159: Nature’s Anthem: Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Jessa Campbell Revolutionizes Children’s Music with Eco-Tunes
Discover the educational music that is captivating young audiences! Jessa Campbell’s upbeat, danceable songs teach science concepts while infusing joy and humor. With her new album “Forest Flow,” Jessa is changing the trend of children’s disconnection with nature. Through catchy tunes and engaging music videos, she inspires families to explore the outdoors, fostering a love…
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Ep. 152: Helping children identify, express, and regulate emotions with music; with Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC
Photo by Keira Burton on Pexels A significant life skill is the development of healthy strategies to process and regulate emotions. Music therapist and award-winning singer/songwriter Stephanie Leavell explains the super-powers of music to teach these skills in a fun way to kids (and their adults). Guest My guest today is Stephanie Leavell, an award-winning…
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Ep. 120: The inclusive, sustainable music classroom; with United Sound’s Julie Duty
As a middle school band teacher, Julie Duty had a passion for creating an inclusive classroom where students of all abilities and disabilities learned together. She also experienced firsthand the lack of training, support, and resources available to teachers wanting to make this happen. She created a solution, United Sound, which utilizes peer mentors to…