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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Episodes

7 days ago

Elementary music teachers, are your music room closets and cabinets a mess?  If so, more help is here to get them and keep them clear!  Plus, did you know that "Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School" is now available in paperback on Amazon!  Welcome new listeners from Musicplayonline!  I'm glad you are here!
Get the Happier Music Teacher Paperback
Get the Happier Music Teacher E-Book
Watch Beth's Musicplay Wednesday Webinar
Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group

Tuesday May 07, 2024

Managing your resources and storage spaces as a busy music teacher is stressful!  No, that nightmare of a closet that you inherited will not get tidy over night but there is hope.  Here are some tactical tips and mindset shifts for taming your music room closet and cabinets!  Plus, the paperback is out on Amazon!!!!
Order the Happier Music Teacher Book on Amazon
Register for my Musicplay Wednesday Webinar (5.8 or replay)
 

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024

How do you make the hectic month of May more manageable as a busy music teacher?  We're going to take a deep breath, backwards plan and break each task down into smaller parts.  Let's finish the spring semester strong!
Buy Beth's Book
Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
Meals for Musicians on F-FlatKendra Adachi "Have To and Hope To"

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024

Need some meals for the busy end of school that aren't fast food but also aren't difficult?  Here are some of the convenient ways that I solve mealtime for my family as a music teacher.  Remember, I want you to be happier at home and at school!  Don't forget to enter to win a free 30 minute coaching with me in honor of the podcast's first birthday.
Meals for Musicians Book on F-Flat
Happier Music Teacher Book on F-Flat
Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
 

Monday Apr 15, 2024

State testing may never be our favorite time of the year but it doesn't mean we have to decide to be miserable.  Let's reframe it as a prayer walk around campus in our jeans and comfortable shoes while we get a free snack from the lounge!
Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
Beth's Book on F-Flat
Music for Kiddos

Monday Apr 08, 2024

Concerts?  Private music lessons?  Community bands?  These are some of the culprits for music teachers having epically long days away from home.  You can't always prevent them but you can plan and prepare to make them as pleasant as possible.
 
Band Director Boot Camp Podcast/ Lesley Moffat
Happier Music Teacher on F-Flat Books
Join the Happier Music Teacher Facebook Group

Monday Apr 01, 2024

Shouldn't coming home at the end of the school day be relaxing?  In reality, our second shift is starting and everything feels urgent and stressful!  From after school clothes and snacks to leaving the bag of shame at school, this is your tactical guide to a more peaceful after school routine for yourself.
Brunch with Babs
Beth's Book on F-Flat
Join the Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
 

Tuesday Mar 26, 2024

Talking about the end of the school year when it isn't even Easter yet?  Yes!  If you want a better May, start preparing in April.  You'll feel less rushed and stressed as you near the finish line.  Plus a mindset minute borrowed from Kendra Adachi and Susan Brumfield's newest resource.
Susan's Book
Beth's Book on F-Flat
Join the Facebook Group

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024

Welcome new listeners from OAKE!  Music teachers, I'm glad you are here!  This is the sequel to Episode 43: When You Feel Unappreciated.  Short version of the episode?  You'll be happier if you don't rely on others to fill your cup!
Beth's Book on F-Flat
Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group

Sunday Mar 10, 2024

Debbie calls comparison the comparison trap.  I couldn't agree more!  Let's dig into what is really going on when we compare ourselves to other music teachers. 
This is our last episode with Debbie O'Shea.  You can keep listening to her on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast.
If you are at OAKE, please introduce yourself!  I'd love to meet you!

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