Happier Music Teacher
Real self-care for music educators, not just self-soothing! Are you an overwhelmed music teacher who thinks that self-care and work/life balance is impossible with your responsibilities at home? Are you feeling burnout at home and school, and you’re done with feeling teacher tired and stressed all the time? Do you feel that the cliché advice of candles and bubble baths, not that there’s anything wrong with that, are short term solutions for your tension? Former stressed hot mess Beth Duhon helps you be more content at home and in your career in music education through guided journaling, common sense advice and encouraging you to take consistent micro-actions. Each episode features topics like: vocal health, time management, meal prep, commuting hacks and healthy habits to help you be a “Happier Music Teacher.” New episodes every Tuesday morning.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Are you an introverted or neurodivergent music teacher? Or are you a neurotypical music teacher that just gets overstimulated by all the noise and activity in a general music classroom? There's nothing wrong with you! Elementary schools and music classrooms are very stimulating. Here are some tips, habits and strategies for you to protect your peace during the school day.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Many music teachers are frequently the only one in that subject matter on their campus leaving them feeling isolated and lonely, not to mention misunderstood! There is nothing wrong with you but there are some practical steps we can take to help you be happier at school.
Beth's Book
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
First in a series on Music Teacher Struggles. Too much on your plate as a music teacher? There's no quick fix but here are my thoughts and mindset shifts on how to handle overcommitment. Also, see you at TCDA in July!
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Have you completely fallen off the self-care wagon the first quarter of the calendar year? Me too! Here are 9 tips for both of us to start taking better care of ourselves when our efforts at healthy eating, exercise, hydration or sleep have failed lately.
Beth's Book on F-Flat
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
We just finished spring break but now it is time to plan your summer PD. Whether you take Orff or Kodaly Levels or maybe World Music Drumming, here are all the practical considerations to make your summer professional development successful! Don't forget to register for TCDA and come to my session.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Whether you are pursuing a master's degree or National Board Certification while teaching, it is a challenging season. Here is the actual advice that I gave to a friend that turned into a podcast episode! You can still have work life balance while you are working on a higher education degree or the gold standard in teacher education. Especially when we aren't kids anymore and have a partner and kids! You can do this! If you aren't currently involved in these, text this one to a friend to encourage them on their journey! F-Flat Books Instagram takeover today!
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
You've earned one of the best part of being a teacher: Spring Break! Now, let's make it the right type of self-care for you by being intentional. It might be travel, a Netflix binge or spring cleaning. Listen in at the start of break to make this one of the best yet! Also, my F-Flat Books instagram takeover and upcoming TCDA presentation!
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Time for your district letter of intent? Wrestling with important career considerations, possibly even leaving the profession? I'm no career counselor but here are some points to ponder as you think about what direction to head next in your career.
Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
If we're going to have balance in our lives, we're going to need some ideas on how to be more productive at home and at school. Here are the tips that I use on a daily basis to get more done at home and at school. Welcome to my new friends from TMEA and Musicplayonline.com!
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Welcome to the 100th episode! Today, we are looking at the habits that make the biggest difference in my happiness at home and at school. They are small and easy! You can do this!