It’s hard living on music teacher island. You have other teachers in your building, and maybe even other arts teachers, but none of them really get it. They can’t help you pick out the best folk songs to teach half notes, explain the steps to a folk dance better, or come up with ways to… Continue reading 6 Places to Find a Music Teacher Community
Category: Self Care
3 Things All Teachers Should Do in the Summer
Summer is one of the best things about being a teacher, right? If you’re on summer vacation or looking forward to summer vacation, you may be wondering what to do with your vacation-- you know, beyond watching Netflix. In this post, we’re talking about a few things that all music teachers should do over the… Continue reading 3 Things All Teachers Should Do in the Summer
Music Teachers’ Guide to Self Care During the Holidays
The Holiday season is the best time of the year. Everyone is a little happier and gives a little bit more. It's full of sparkle and music and peppermint everything. But everyone knows the Holidays can get stressful. That is even more true when you are a music teacher. If you are not careful, music… Continue reading Music Teachers’ Guide to Self Care During the Holidays
Summer Anxiety: What it is and how teachers can deal with it
I love summer. Like, I really love summer. People talk about getting board during the summer, and I have to say... I do not. I love summer. But do you know what I do not love about summer? The summer anxiety that goes along with it. Also known as back to school anxiety, summer anxiety… Continue reading Summer Anxiety: What it is and how teachers can deal with it