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The Happy Music Teacher

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by Jeanette Shorey

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Feeling alone in the craziness that is your classroom? Looking for someone to rescue you from the exhaustion and overwhelm of your everyday music teacher life? Hi, I'm Jeanette. A passionate music teacher with over 2 decades of experience working with students, balancing the mayhem, and helping educators like you navigate the chaos. Join me as we explore what makes teaching general music so darn hard, tackle the unique challenges we face, and transform our music teacher lives so that every day brings happiness to our music classrooms.

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June 24, 2026

Lesson Prep Overwhelm? Finding the Best Elementary Music Books with PB Jams

Have you ever stared at your packed planning binder, watched a class come in hot, and wished you had a magical lesson plan ready to go? You aren't alone! In this episode, I’m sitting down with veteran educator and author Tonnye Fletcher to rescue your prep time. We’re digging into how you can stop reinventing the wheel by using picture books as the ultimate curriculum foundation.We’ll break down how to stop spending hours hunting for lesson hooks and start using multimedia resources that do the heavy lifting for you. From finding cross-curricular connections to using storybooks to teach complex emotional and musical concepts, you’ll walk away with a roadmap to make your lesson planning so much faster. Grab your coffee and get ready to ditch the planning stress for good!<h3>In this episode, you’ll learn:</h3><ul><li>The Book-Based Blueprint: How to turn a single picture book into a complete, high-engagement music lesson without spending hours on prep.</li><li>Saving Your Planning Time: How to curate multimedia assets (like YouTube playlists and digital hooks) that match your literature and keep students locked in.</li><li>Making Cross-Curricular Connections: Simple ways to tie your music standards to what your students are already learning in their general ed classrooms.</li><li>Teaching Beyond the Notes: How to use picture books to teach global perspectives, emotional healing, and environmental respect through music.</li><li>Storytelling as a Management Tool: Why picture books are the best way to capture attention when your students walk in with "big energy."</li></ul> <h3>Important Links Mentioned in the Episode:</h3><ul><li>Explore the Resources: Visit the <a href="https://www.tonnyefletcher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PB Jams blog</a> for pre-curated music lesson assets.</li><li>Grab the Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Music-Plants-Hope-Tonnye-Fletcher/dp/1478890800/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HVA3DGFC7INP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FegR46wq_p_LVBEm07HSRsGi1vqdA8EspdWO-kgKtCvLhjt47MZAmVxmKCeqk6zLamK8j0jcIOe8bK1OgdYp_2OSD1qHN-NUfdZUazdSHIQ7Mc8S9wK-P20v2tga493c.5xhUk_dW_oqRcmWn6pFHCI53_bev0Z7QS0RZFzeLTR0&dib_tag=se&keywords=music+plants+hope+book&qid=1782232481&sprefix=music+plants%2Caps%2C337&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Music Plants Hope by Tonnye Fletcher</a> — a fantastic addition to your classroom library.</li><li>Join the Academy Community: <a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Happy Music Teacher Academy</a></li></ul> 🛋️ Want more Monday-ready strategies? You don't have to keep struggling through a chaotic schedule. [Check out this blog post to reclaim your time and save your sanity with simple classroom systems that work.]

June 10, 2026

Ditch the Tech Fear Simplifying Technology in the Elementary Music Classroom

Are you staring at a new software update with a sense of impending doom? You aren’t alone. In this episode, Jeanette sits down with Katie Argyle from Midnight Music to help you rescue your tech-stressed brain. Katie, an "accidental music tech expert," shares why age is never the real barrier to entry—it’s just a lack of time. From handling the Finale shutdown to discovering free rhythm generators that work on any school network, this episode is packed with "Monday-ready" tools designed to simplify your life. Discover the secret sauce for implementing technology in the elementary music classroom without losing your joy!In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>The Age Myth: Why not growing up with technology is actually a teaching advantage.</li><li>Operational Rescue: How Rhythm Randomizer and Sight Reading Factory can save you hours of prep.</li><li>The "Must-Have" Skills: Why every teacher needs a basic grasp of audio fades and notation transposing.</li><li>Student Safety: Navigating the difference between consumer and educational versions of apps like Soundtrap.</li><li>The Sandbox Audit: Katie’s foolproof way to test your tech assignments before students arrive.</li></ul>

May 27, 2026

Operational Rescue: Organizing Your Music Classroom with Systems that Work

Are you tired of sitting through six-hour professional development workshops that have absolutely nothing to do with the music room? In this episode, Jeanette sits down with Rae Hughart, the CEO and founder of the Teachers Deserve It movement. Rae shares her powerful journey from a struggling, neurodivergent learner labeled "not college-bound" to a leading educational innovator. Together, Jeanette and Rae dismantle the theory-heavy status quo of school PD and serve up the "Secret Sauce": micro-systems and five-minute tweaks that reduce teacher burnout, streamline classroom management, and give you your evenings back.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>The "Teachers Deserve It" Mission: Why professional learning must include the arts, specialists, and paraprofessionals.</li><li>The Power of Micro-Tweaks: How streamlining minor routines can save you 3 to 5 hours of planning and stress every week.</li><li>The Active Entry Routine: Jeanette shares her number-one strategy for resetting student transitions before they even cross the threshold.</li><li>Asynchronous Learning Hubs: How choice-driven, 20-minute strategy sessions beat the traditional, exhausting Monday workshop.</li><li>Love Notes & Evaluation Assets: How third-party observation data acts as an administrative safety net and a "feel-good folder" boost.</li></ul> Links Mentioned in the Episode:<ul><li>Explore the Movement:<a href="https://teachersdeserveit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://teachersdeserveit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TeachersDeserveIt.com</a></li><li>Listen to Rae’s Podcast: The Sustainable Teaching Podcast</li></ul> ________________________________________________💠 Website: 👉<a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thehappymusicteacher.com/</a> 💠 TikTok: 👉 / thehappymusicteacher💠 Instagram: 👉 / thehappymusicteacher💠 The Music Teacher Group 👉 / themusicteachergroup💠 FREE Music Curriculum Guide: 👉<a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.kit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.kit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thehappymusicteacher.kit.com/</a>... 💠 Free Storybook Lesson Plans: 👉<a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.kit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://thehappymusicteacher.kit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thehappymusicteacher.kit.com/</a>...

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What is The Happy Music Teacher?: Feeling alone in the craziness that is your classroom? Looking for someone to rescue you from the exhaustion and overwhelm of your everyday music teacher life?

Hi, I'm Jeanette. A passionate music teacher with over 2 decades of experience working with students, balancing the mayhem, and helping educators like you navigate the chaos.

Join me as we explore what makes teaching general music so darn hard, tackle the unique challenges we face, and transform our music teacher lives so that every day brings happiness to our music classrooms.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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