Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
by David Row
Sparking Creativity in the Elementary Music Classroom
Section titled “Sparking Creativity in the Elementary Music Classroom”Make Moments Matter is a weekly podcast hosted by elementary music educator David Row (Make Moments Matter Music). Tailored specifically for busy elementary general music teachers, the show provides creative song ideas, sequential Orff and Kodály lesson plans, positive classroom management strategies, and tips for concert preparation.
Key Focus Areas
Section titled “Key Focus Areas”- Interactive Lesson Planning: Practical, ready-to-teach lesson sequences combining singing, active physical movement, instrument play, and creative drama.
- Orff and Kodály Integration: Clear strategies for weaving together the play-based instruments of Orff Schulwerk with the sequential literacy of the Kodály method.
- Positive Classroom Management: Simple, encouraging routines to build a warm classroom culture, organize percussion setups, and keep young learners highly focused.
- Concert & Program Preparation: Creative themes, staging tips, and repertoire selections to make school music concerts stress-free and pedagogically rich.