The Music Room
Educational
The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com
Location:
United States
Genres:
Educational
Description:
The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com
Twitter:
@aileenmiracle
Language:
English
Contact:
7402155254
Episodes
105, Ukuleles in the Music Room
9/10/2025
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!
Duration:00:31:06
#104, Planning for the Summer
5/7/2025
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses "The 12 Week Year" as a basis for planning for your summer.
Duration:00:17:41
#103, Six Types of Sub Plans
3/9/2025
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!
Duration:00:18:20
#102, Engaging Upper Elementary in Music Class
1/25/2025
Looking for ways to engage your upper elementary music students? Check out this podcast, with three strategies!
Duration:00:19:23
99, My Life As An Arts Administrator
4/2/2024
Wondering what the life of an arts administrator looks like? Check out this podcast episode, with examples of tasks and projects.
Duration:00:20:53
#101, Manipulatives for the Music Room
3/29/2024
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!
Duration:00:43:24
#100, Favorite Podcast Episodes And Podcasts
3/20/2024
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her 10 favorite podcast episodes from "The Music Room," as well as her 10 favorite podcasts in general.
Duration:00:18:17
#098, Metacognition In The Music Room
12/13/2023
Wondering how to get students to think about their thinking in the music room? In this podcast, Aileen discusses three ways to get students to think about their thinking.
Duration:00:14:57
#097, Lessons Learned As An Arts Administrator
11/1/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five lessons she has learned in her new role as arts administrator.
Duration:00:14:04
#096, Growth Mindset In The Music Room
9/20/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five strategies for improving growth mindset in the music classroom.
Duration:00:12:35
095, Updates From Aileen
6/14/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses life updates.
Duration:00:06:23
#094, Five Fun Ways To Teach Tika - Tika
5/24/2023
Looking for fun ways to teach tika-tika, or sixteenth notes, in the music room? Check out this podcast episode, with songs, a listening lesson, and more!
Duration:00:14:42
#093, Teaching When Times Are Tough
4/19/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how to teach successfully when times are tough, whether you are experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, or any other difficult situation.
Duration:00:13:39
#092, Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Music Room
4/5/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ashley Cuthbertson about Culturally Responsive Teaching: what it is, specific lesson examples, and more!
Duration:00:30:57
#091, Simplifying Lesson Planning with Jessica Peresta
3/1/2023
Are you searching for ways to simplify your lesson planning in the music room? Check out this podcast interview, with Jessica Peresta!
Duration:00:19:37
#090, Standards - Based Grading In The Music Room
2/15/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how best to use standards-based grading in the music room.
Duration:00:11:04
#089, Five Mistakes I've Made With Centers
1/25/2023
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five mistakes she's made with centers, from trying to do too much, to not offering enough choice.
Duration:00:10:41
#088, Teaching Neurodivergent Students In The Music Room
1/11/2023
Wondering how best to teach your neurodivergent students? Check out this podcast episode with Kimberly Hall, with strategies for best meeting the needs of all of your students, especially those who aren't "typical" learners.
Duration:00:23:48
#087, Music Activities We Are Thankful For
11/23/2022
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss music activities, lessons, picture books, and tech tools for which they are thankful, from "Great Big House" to Nearpod.
Duration:00:46:40
#086, Opening Activities For The Music Room
11/9/2022
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite opening activities for the elementary music classroom, from singing games to listening!
Duration:00:10:43