I’m in my 3rd year teaching. My advise is to not compare yourself to veteran teachers or other specials classes that are quiet, like art. This year has been my best year because I’ve let go of caring what other teachers think about what I’m doing in music(which is usually being loud!) or how I’m handling my classroom management.

Hello, this was super super helpful. I cried on my way home from work yesterday and watching your video has encouraged me so much. You are amazing and your content is very helpful. Every single tip is valuable, thank you again.

As a music teacher I can say that the first year is something else. But if planned carefully, the second subsequent years become much easier which in turn allows you to explore possibilities. Great tips.

I am a first year elementary school teacher who doesn't have a whole lot of experience. I've honestly never felt so overwhelmed and I'm feeling a bit lost. So thank you for this video.

Thanks for this! At 22 years old I start my position as a music teacher for Pre-K through 6th grade next week and this really helped me feel more prepared.

This was so helpful! I’m so glad I found your channel ❤️

Thank you so much for such great tips! You have really helped me!

I have my music teacher certification but a lucrative opportunity came up just as I graduated. Now three years later, I am ready for my first teaching job. Your advice is spot on (based on my experience as a music and general substitute teacher), and it will help me as I get back in gear to teach music. New subbie here!

Loved this! Thank you for this, I'm a first year teacher here and have been a little stressed!

Thank you. This video was helpful. I recently started teaching and I did make some of the mistakes you mentioned earlier in the video. I was also validated by some of your statements which made me feel good as a new teacher. I will be returning to your channel. Have a great day.

Very helpful and encouraging video. Thanks for all the practical, down to earth tips.

First of all I don't know who could not like your video, let alone TWO?! Anyway, I just want to say thank you so much for this video. As a new teacher I'm trying to be proactive and not let the imposter syndrome take over. So these tips are really great and brought on such good points. Talking about prior trauma about singing is such a real thing and I'm glad it's getting talked about.

Thank you so much for this video. I'm a newly qualified music teacher and I found these tips very helpful :)

Fantastic ideas! I like how you stress the classroom management piece. It can make us or break us, truly.

Awesome tips! I’m a music teacher for 14 years now, BUT all my lessons were in Europe. Coming to The US was so different. I’m still working on getting my PEL here to be able to teach in a public school and listening to you has given me some ideas of how it will be like here. Thank you. Looking forward to watching your future videos.

Helpful tips... Thank you so much...

OMG!!! I needed to hear this! I'm a new music teacher in the public school system although Ive taught at community music schools and privately. I was wondering if you had any ideas to entertain pre-k thru 3rd graders?

Thank you soooo much!!! I wish you could also talk about some ideas for the foundation stage. And how to keep the class active. It's my first year and i am kinda overwhelmed and have so many ideas but it's very hard to apply with crying children. So please can you say some ideas. I subscribed already .

This is really helping. Thank you.

Great job! Thank you for the help My wife and I are going to teach music at Lighthouse Christian school in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Thank you so much.

Nice video!

I am doing a music class now

Also what is that color nail polish?!? It's Fuego! 🔥

Great Video! I’m planning on majoring in Music Education at BYU Idaho.

Aloha! Thank you for this. I am a professional musician/recording artist living in Honolulu. I recently agreed to teach music to K-4 at private school. Where really close friend of mine who teaches dance there, approached me and asked if I would be interested. Aside from teaching ʻukulele workshops internationally, I have no real experience teaching in a classroom environment. Especially to children this age. I’m a confident musician, and honestly this has me loosing sleep. I’m trying to find out everything I need to know about classroom management. And how teachers use clever ways to focus their attention at the top of class. Thank you for sharing this video. These tips really are helpful, and your attitude and experience is a great motivation. I really feel I can do good for the school, so I want to do well. I love the recognition our ʻukulele I getting all over the world. And am amazed at it sounds in lots of the different kinds of music. Can I make a suggestion? in my workshops, the first thing I do, is to let people know how to pronounce the name of the instrument. And I understand the language barriers of different countries, and don’t make it a big deal. But I find it’s an important part of passing through the halls of time if it stays as true to its original form. If you’d like, I can send you a link to some one that says it correctly. Just let me know. I’m subscribing! Mahalo Nui Keaō Costa

When you got to #15: Take care of yourself, I was like, "Oh yeah..." 😂

OH MY GOSH! Yes why is the circle SO hard!

I just got through my first week of school as a first year teacher and I had never felt so discouraged and scared in my life. I have a 3 year gap between getting my Ed degree and a masters in performance. I had forgotten how crucial classroom management is and I found myself going over procedures for nearly the entire duration of class. After watching your tips I realize that I am on the right track but I don’t know what management techniques are most effective. Do you know where I can find more strategies for music classroom management? The charter school I’m teaching at has some techniques that just don’t work well for music class as they involve clapping and yelling. I can tell my students get confused when I get on them for being too noisy or disruptive when the entire time I’m trying to encourage them to sing and dance. Anything helps so I’d love to hear some feedback from any music teachers out there.

Ahhhh! I need that shirt! Do you remember where you got it?

hey! i found ur video because I want to major in Music/Choral Education! ( i’m currently in High School) but I want to teach either MS or HS Choir. Would some of these tips apply to these older grades? btw i’m new here what grade(s) do you teach?

Hey Jessie! Love your channel! You've probably mentioned it at some point but I forgot =x haha. What is your main instrument? My main instrument is guitar and it seems like general music or a guitar class (never seen that before) is the typical career path. Was your main instrument responsible for the grades you are currently teaching?

Do you have a video about how you became a music teacher?

I just took a music position. My degree is in elementary education so this is going to be different than what I am used to but I am excited. I love music. This was so helpful thanks.

You know about"Alip ba ta"?Alip is a very talented guitarist on KZfaq)