Music For Kiddos Podcast
The Music For Kiddos Podcast provides resources and strategies for using music to support early childhood development. Hosted by board-certified music therapist Stephanie Leavell, the show covers topics relevant to music therapists, educators, therapists, and parents. Each episode offers practical tips and high-quality music resources to help children express feelings and reach developmental goals.
Episodes
128. FAQs (part 2): Music For Kiddos Podcast
In this episode of the Music for Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie dives into some fun and personal frequently asked questions from listeners. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at
127. FAQs (part 1): Music For Kiddos Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Music for Kiddos podcast! In this episode, Stephanie answers some of the most frequently asked questions she gets about licensing, becoming a music therapist, and provides some ideas on how to use her music in your classroom, performances, and presentations. Stay tuned for part 2 in two weeks, where Stephanie dives into more personal questions about her songwritin
126. The Basics of Clinical Musicianship: Music For Kiddos Podcast
In today's episode, we're diving into one of my favorite topics—clinical musicianship. Clinical musicianship is a key concept in music therapy that focuses on using music to achieve clinical goals. Whether you're a music therapist or just someone curious about how music can be applied in a clinical setting, this episode will introduce you to the basics of clinical musicianship and its important ro
125. Winter Songs for Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The Music For Kiddos Podcast is back for another season! In this episode, we're diving into our most popular winter songs for kids (psst...you can find these on any music streaming platform— for free!). Tune in as we explore these perfect tunes for a snowy or chilly day. Grab your hot chocolate, cozy up, and enjoy! Fidn Winter Songs For Kids on Spotify! Get free music every month and be a part
124. Movement Song Sequences: Music For Kiddos Podcast
In this episode, Stephanie shares practical examples and recommendations for creating movement sequences that address different energy levels in children. Stephanie provides specific song suggestions and shares her experiences to help music educators, music therapists and caregivers support kids with sensory regulation strategies using music. *Thanks for listening to this season of the Music For K
123. 3 Songs to Get Kids Excited About the Ukulele: Music For Kiddos Podcast
In this episode, Stephanie dives into her philosophy on introducing ukulele to kids at a young age. She explores a success-based approach to teaching the ukulele, emphasizing the importance of fostering a love for music and providing children with a meaningful outlet for self-expression. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter
122: Planning For A Sub: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Let's save you some time this school year! Stephanie shares ready-to-use resources for a music sub lesson plan using all of our publicly available songs. Resources on YouTube: Move To The Beat Shake-a My Egg Yoga Song Watermelon, Watermelon Body Percussion Play-Along Resources on music streaming services: Say Hello: on Spotify | on Apple Music | on Amazon Music Blowing In The Wind:
121: No Prep Fall Ideas For Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie shares five no-prep fall ideas for early childhood music. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer serv
120. How Your Energy Impacts Your Students: Music For Kiddos Podcast
How do kids respond in your presence? Have you ever thought about how your energy impacts the energy of the kids that you work with? On this curiosity-led episide, Stephanie talks about this topic and how our own regulation and our nervous system responses impact kids. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered w
119. No Prep Back-To-School Ideas: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Welcome back to the Music For Kiddos Podcast! As a reminder, the Music For Kiddos Podcast have two seasons a year: we post a new episode every other week in February, March and April, and then in August, September and October. Thanks for listening! On this episode: You have the opportunity to set the tone for the upcoming year with the way you present the first few classes or sessions. In this epi
118. Improvisation in the Music Classroom: Music For Kiddos Podcast
For the final episode of this season of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie talks about one of her most frequently asked questions: how to bring improvisation in to the music classroom. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offe
117. Egg Shaker Songs For Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares her favorite songs for the main instrument she uses with kids: egg shakers! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397
116. Relaxing Songs for Kids: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie shares with us some of her favorite relaxing songs for kids. Click here for our Spotify playlist, Relaxing Songs For Kids. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerin
115. Songs for Classroom Management: Music For Kiddos Podcast
How can we use music as a classroom management tool? Stephanie Leavell shares some ideas and songs you can use for classroom management. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at
114. Canopy Scarf Songs For Early Childhood Music Time: Music For Kiddos Podcast
What's a canopy scarf? How can we use it in the music classroom? Stephanie talks about her favorite movement prop: the canopy scarf and shares canopy scarf songs. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or
113. Stretchy Band Songs For Early Childhood Music Time: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell shares her favorite stretchy band songs for preschool and kindergarten. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9
112. Friendship Songs for Kids: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The Music For Kiddos Podcast is back for a new season and on this week's episode, Stephanie talks about friendship songs for kids. Stephanie also shares how she approaches Valentine's Day with kids and how she likes to bring art and crafts and multi sensory experiences to music time. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We h
111. A Personal Update: Music For Kiddos Podcast
A personal update from Stephanie Leavell. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9378. Use code KIDDOS25 for free shipping on order
110. Resilient Kids with Miss Julieann: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie sits with Miss Julieann (@missjulieannmusic) to chat about her new album "Resilient Child." Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you
109. Neurodiversity Affirming Practice with Kat Harhai: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell is joined by Kat Harhai to talk about neurodiversity affirming practice and give us a glimpse of their new course at musicforkiddos.com "Authentically Supporting Autistic Youth." Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredib
108. Music therapy FAQs. What is MT? How do you become a MT? Pros? Cons?: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell asnwer her most frequently asked questions about music therapy. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at thei
107: Three Prop Songs For Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Did you know that our most popular inquiry at www.musicforkiddos.com people looking for scarf songs, stretchy band or parachute songs, etc.? We get it; because there is truly nothing better than a fun and engaging prop song. On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie shares 3 prop songs for early childhood music time. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-M
106. Three Songs For Smooth Transitions: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell taks about music and transitions and shares three early childhood songs that work well for this to happen smoothly with kids! Songs in this episode: Stand Up Brush Your Teeth by Stephanie Leavell Walk, Walk, Walk by Stephanie Leavell Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.co
105. Three Songs For Sensory Regulation: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares 3 songs for sensory regulation that can be used during music therapy sessions and music classes with kids! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their custom
104. 3 Goodbye Songs For Music Time: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares 3 Goodbye Songs for preschool and elementary school music time! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9378. Use c
103: 3 Hello Songs For Music Time: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares 3 Hello Songs for preschool and elementary school music time! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9378. Use cod
102. Low-prep Early Childhood and Elementary Music Activities For Summer: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode, Stephanie Leavell highlights three low-prep music activities that you can do with kids this summer but spoiler alert, these music activities can also be used all year round. Access all of the activities and resources mentioned on today's episode (and download the free bingo cards) here: www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/low-prep-early-childhood-music-activities-for-summer Get
101. Creative Music Spaces with Dr. Sarah Gulish, PhD: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Dr. Sarah Gulish of the online music education publishing company, F-flat Books, joins Stephanie Leavell to talk about innovative approaches to exploring keyboard and guitar. They take a look at how keyboard and guitar can be approached in a way that creativity is a much larger part how these instruments are learned and experienced by kids. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-
100. Songs That Music Therapists And Educators Are Loving Right Now: Music For Kiddos Podcast
In celebration of the 100th episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie shares our current most popular songs; the songs that music educatos and music therapists are loving right now! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible off
99. Miss Sally: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie chats all things kids and early childhood music with fellow music educator, Miss. Sally (@thelittlemusiccorner). Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their custo
98. Digital Marketing: Time Saving Strategies: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Writing blog posts, creating YouTube videos, posting on social media, releasing podcast episodes... how does Stephanie do all the things? (By the way, she doesn't!) Over the years, the Music For Kiddos team has developed some rhythms and work flows that have allowed them to grow the business into the premier site for early childhood music resources for music therapists and music educators, in an e
97: Digital Marketing: What should I focus on?: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On the second episode of the Digital Marketing series, Stephanie and Mabel (Director of Operations at Music For Kiddos) share about the marketing strategies that are currently working, the type of content they focus on [long-form vs. short-form content] and how music educators and music therapists can implement these strategies no matter what type of business or brand they have. Get free music e
96. Digital Marketing for Music Therapists and Music Educators: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode of the Music For Kiddos' Podcast, Stephanie and Mabel (Director of Operations at Music For Kiddos), chat about the ins and outs of the digital marketing strategy at MusicForKiddos.com that have supported its consistent and predictable growth in a meaningful and ethical way. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter
95. Classical Music For Kids with Clap for Classics: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The founders of Clap For Classics!, Elizabeth Nixon & Kathryn Lippman, join Stephanie Leavell on the podcast in celebration of the brand new mini-course "Classical Music For Kids" available at MusicForKiddos.com. "Classical Music For Kids" is an early childhood classical music course that includes 10 different classical music-based activities to help you introduce classical music and concepts in e
94. Thoughts On Children's Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell is joined by guest podcast host Julieann Hartley (@missjulieannmusic) on the third episode in a special three part series about children's music. Stream "Made To Bloom" on: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41C29Gl • Apple Music: https://apple.co/3ZsXWCS • Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3YgLy7Y • and all music streaming platforms! Get free music every month and be a part
93. Promoting a children's album: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Lyrics have been written, songs have been recorded but how do you actually get your music to be heard? Stephanie Leavell and guest podcast host Julieann Hartley (@missjulieannmusic) talk about the ins and outs of marketing a children's album. Stream "Made To Bloom" on: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41C29Gl • Apple Music: https://apple.co/3ZsXWCS • Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3YgLy7Y
92. Made To Bloom: The Story: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On the first episode of a three-part series, guest host and fellow children's musician Julieann Hartley, MT-BC interviews Stephanie Leavell to share and dive deeper into the story and inspiration for Stephanie's new children's album, Made To Bloom. Stream "Made To Bloom" on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41C29Gl Apple Music: https://apple.co/3ZsXWCS Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3YgLy7Y
91. Spring Program Ideas + Tips: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Planning a Spring program or concert? Stephanie shares five quick tips for selecting songs when planning your Spring program. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/5-spring-music-program-ideas-and-tips We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incr
90. 3 Spring Program Song Ideas For Preschool and Elementary School: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares some song suggestions that you might use for your preschool and kindergarten spring program that span a wide variety of ages. Would you like to download these 3 spring program songs? Download them (for free!) here. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incr
89. 3 Black History Month Resources: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie highlights 3 resources for Black History Month and shares Black children's musician and creators. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/3-black-history-month-resources-preschool-music We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible ins
88. 3 Valentine's Day Songs For Kids: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares 3 Valentine's Day resources for preschool and kindergarten music classes and music therapy sessions. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/valentines-day-songs-for-early-childhood-music We have partnered with West Music. Check out their in
87. Our Top 3 Songs for 2022: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares the top three songs that were released at MusicForKiddos.com in 2022! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9378.
86. Get Organized: 5 Home Time Savers: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The fourth episode of our "Get Organized" mini-series is here. Last week, we had five music therapists and music educators sharing their favorite tips to stay organized in their work as therapists and educators. On this episode, they are sharing their "hacks" to stay organized in their life outside of work. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkid
85. Get Organized: 5 Work Time Savers: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On the third episode of our "Get Organized" series, Stephanie is joined by several Music For Kiddos Resource Community's members who share their favorite hacks to get organized in their roles as music therapists and music educators. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicfork
84. Outer Order, Inner Calm: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On the second episode of our "Get Organized" series, Stephanie shares tech and mindset tips that have helped her get organized and helped with productivity over the last few years while juggling different roles and responsibilities as a music therapist, music educator, business owner and mom. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newslett
83: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Early Childhood Music Planning: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On the first installment of our "Get Organized" series, Stephanie shares five simple ways that you can organize your early childhood music planning. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place
82: New Year Reflections: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The Music For Kiddos Podcast is back after taking a short sabbatical and on the last episode of 2022, Stephanie Leavell reflects on the past year and shares a glimpse of some goals and intentions for 2023. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and th
81: 5 Tips For Online Events/Conferences: Music For Kiddos Symposium
On this episode, Stephanie talks about planning and orginizing online conferences and what she has learned from big mistakes over the years. She also shares a behind-the-scenes look of our annual conference for music therapists and music educators, the Music For Kiddos Symposium! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We hav
80. 5 Sensory Regulation Strategies for Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell shares 5 sensory regulation strategies for early childhood to help kids regulate their sensory systems through music Find this episode's accompanying blog post and resources shared here: www.musicforkiddos.com/podcast80 Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out thei
79. 5 Instrument Activities for Kids: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephnie Leavell shares 5 instrument activities for your early childhood music classes or music therapy sessions! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer servi
78. 5 Musical Transitions for Early Childhood: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie shares all about musical transitions for early childhood. Less verbal cues and more music! Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/2022/five-musical-transitions-for-early-childhood We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible inst
77. Nathalia Palis: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Music therapist and bilingual children's musician, Nathalia Palis, joines Stephanie Leavell on this week's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place
76. 5 Halloween Songs For Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell shares five Halloween songs for early childhood music groups, classes or music therapy sessions. Early bird registration is now open for the Music For Kiddos Symposium, our online conference for music educators & music therapists who work with kids! Register here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/Symposium Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club!
75. Gina + Julieann: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell is joined by two amazing children's musicians and music therapists, Gina Ferragame and Julieann Hartley. They talk about the interesting pieces of being a children's musician and share about Gina's newest children's book, "Halloween Parade." Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkidd
74. 5 Fall Resources For Early Childhood Music: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell shares her five favorite fall resources for early childhood music groups, classes or music therapy sessions. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their cus
73: Recording an album: Promotion: Music For Kiddos Podcast
How do you promote a children's album? For our last installment of our recording podcast series, Stephanie shares about the final step of the process of recording an album: promotion. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible off
72. Recording an album: Engineering: Music For Kiddos Podcast
This week on the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie continues with the Recording series with producer, Andrew Anderson. They share about the recording process for Stephanie's upcoming children's album. Join Laurie Berkner's Early Childhood Songwriting Masterclass at www.musicforkiddos.com ($20 OFF until August 16th) Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club!
71. Laurie Berkner's Early Childhood Songwriting Masterclass: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode, Stephanie welcome "the queen of kids' music", Laurie Berkner, to the Music For Kiddos Podcast. We are celebrating the release of her new course "Laurie Berkner's Early Childhood Songwriting Masterclass" available at musicforkiddos.com. Laurie shares about her process of writing songs for children and how you can create your own as a music therapist, music educator, caregive
70. Recording an album: Production: Music For Kiddos Podcast
This is episode 2 of our "Recording An Album" series. Last week, Stephanie shared about the first few steps (and misteps!) of recording her children's album; how it fell apart, how she lost a significant amount of the album's budget by trying something that didn't work, and many more stumbles that eventually led her to trust in herself and her craft. On today's podcast, Stephanie focuses on sharin
69. How NOT to record an album: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Have you ever wondered what it takes for your favorite music artists to record an album? Are you interested in the behind-the-scenes of recording an album and sharing it with the world? On this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell talks not only about the logistics of recording her most recent album but also shares about the missteps, wrong turns, and ultimately, how she had
68. How do we do it all?: Music For Kiddos Podcast
How do we do it all? The obvious answer is that we absolutely can't. There's no way to do it all because if we attempt to do it all, we are just asking for burnout. Stephanie Leavell talks about envisioning the life that we want and taking an inventory of our priorities as music therapists and music educators. Join our Music For Kiddos Resource Community; our membership with monthly lesson plans
67. We're fried emotionally: Music For Kiddos Podcast
In part 3 of our podcast series "We are fried", Stephanie Leavell talks about the different ways in which we are emotionally fried. As a teacher, a music therapist, a parent, or just as a human in this world, we know this has been a very common feeling that has contributed to our burnout the past few years, so let's talk about it. Join our Music For Kiddos Resource Community waitlist! Receive o
66. We're fried creatively: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this episode, Stephanie Leavell talks about being fried creatively as music therapists and music educators and invites you to pause and reflect on these questions: How can you make space for creativity? How can you make space for what creativity needs? What would it mean to make space for rest and nothingness in your life? Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Mon
65. We're fried professionally: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The Music For Kiddos Podcast is back! And on this episode, Stephanie shares a bit of what's been going on behind the scenes the past few weeks. She also talks about some of the things she had to change to avoid burning out once again, including letting go of some things. This is an episode that music therapist, music educators and everyone who works with kids will be able to relate because after a
64. Wee Talkers: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Speech Language Pathologists Katie and Carly from Wee Talkers join Stephanie on this episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast. Check them out on Instagram @WeeTalkers and on their website at www.weetalkers.com. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/podcas
63. Permission To Be Imperfect: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The end of the school year is basically here and we know that for many educators, the next couple of weeks can be a really challenging time. What strategies can be in place to support your mental health? Can you get more rest, do things that nourish yourself or that make you feel good? Perhaps, you might be able to implement some creative strategies or make slight modifications to your plans so th
62. My 5 Favorite Sensory Props: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell shares her favorite sensory tools and props for music therapy sessions and elementary music classes to support kids to regulate their sensory systems. Our new course, Sensory Songs: Music Considerations For Regulation, is now available at www.musicforkiddos.com! Get the links for Stephanie's favorite sensory props here: www.musicforkiddos.com/podcast62 We have partnered wi
61. Sensory Songs: Music Considerations For Regulation: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC is joined by Laurie Appel, OTR/L and Kate Schnieder, MT-BC to talk about using music to support sensory kids with regulation. They also share about their new self-paced course, Sensory Songs: Music Considerations For Regulation, available at www.musicforkiddos.com. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newslette
60. Songwriting 101: Groove & Feel: Music For Kiddos Podcast
The Songwriting 101 series has come to a close on today's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast. Stephanie Leavell shares about one of the most important elements of the songwriting process: groove. Groove and feel changes everything because this is how all the pieces of a song feel connected, harmonious and come together. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Clu
59. Ani Silva-Berrios: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On today's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Anielka Silva-Berrios (@elementarymusicnotes on Instagram!) joins Stephanie Leavell to among other topics, share about teaching Latin American music concepts and how to incorporate them in elementary music classes and with younger children. Check out the playlist "Viva La Música" by Ani Silva-Berrios here: https://spoti.fi/369W9Nb Follow Ani
58. Songwriting 101: Lyrics: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell continues with our songwriting series on Songwriting. This time, she talks about lyrics and shares what she has learned over the years to help her come up with lyrics. Stephanie also shares some ways to get lyrical ideas to get unstuck when writing lyrics for a song. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter R
57. DIY Recording: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Can you really get a high-quality recording with minimal equipment? Yes. You certainly can. Stephanie Leavell welcomes Jenn Mundia to today's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast to talk about how to get a high-quality recording with just using a Blue Yeti USB mic and Garageband, which is also the topic of our newly released mini course "DIY Recording." Jenn Mundia is a Los Angeles based arti
56. Songwriting 101: Chord Progressions: Music For Kiddos Podcast
We are continuing our songwriting series on the Music For Kiddos Podcast. On this episode, Stephanie Leavell talks about chord progressions in a very basic and simple way to help you in the songwriting process. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/podc
55. Repetition is Okay: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode, Stephanie Leavell is joined by music therapists Kathy Schumacher and Sarah Niileksela to talk about reducing your planning time by using a lot of repetition. Repetition is good for kid's development but it is also very good for us as music educators and music therapists, too. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/n
54. Songwriting 101: Song Form: Music For Kiddos Podcast
We are starting a songwriting series on the Music For Kiddos Podcast. On the first episode of the series, Stephanie Leavell is taking a look at the "nitty gritty" of songwriting and talking about song form. Not a songwriter? That's ok. This series is going to be really relevant to you as well. Songwriting is tied in to how one uses music with kids. You almost can't separate the two. Get free m
53. Ami Kunimura: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell chats with music therapist and founder of The Self Care Institute, Ami Kunimura. They talk about burnout and taking care of ourselves as music therapists and music educators. We hope this episode and her words feel nourishing and encouraging to you. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club!
52. Bear Paw Creek: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell chats with Janet Stephens, who is the owner of Bear Paw Creek. Bear Paw Creek equips teachers, therapists, and parents as they seek to enrich the lives of others through creative movement products and music. They are also a sponsor of the podcast. Janet talks about building a business and shares the story on how Bear Paw Cr
51. Three Winter Music Books: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Stephanie Leavell shares 3 winter music books and their melodies for preschool and kindergarten music classes and sessions. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/podcast51 We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and the
50. BenAnna Band: Music For Kiddos Podcast
Do you know the BenAnna Band? If you haven't listened to their wonderful music yet, you should! On this week's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell is joined by some of the most delightful people ever, the members of the energetic children's music duo, the BenAnna Band. Get free music every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club! www.musicforkiddos.com/newslett
49. How To Use One Lesson Plan for a Whole Month: Music For Kiddos Podcast
On this week's episode of the Music For Kiddos Podcast, Stephanie Leavell will walk you through a monthly lesson plan and what how she introduces it gradually over the course of a month. Join the Music for Kiddos Resource Community! Limited spots available! www.musicforkiddos.com/community Read more about this episode here: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/blog/podcast49 We have partnered wi
