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Emery and Susan are teacher besties and young mamas in public school music classrooms everyday. They will be sharing the highs and lows of teaching while raising their littles. They believe in the power of music making in their classrooms and in their homes. Of course, music and motherhood aren't the only things they will be discussing. They will be sharing their favorite products, thoughts on reality TV, advice, and hilarious stories. Tune in weekly...there is always an open desk for you!

Emery Garcia and Susan Valdez


    • Dec 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Music Ed Mamas

    Helpin' Each Other Help Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 59:10


    Happy December! On this episode, we catch up with John Bonner and discuss what has been happening in our classrooms since September. We chat about the differences in how school districts are handling COVID and also dive into different learning skills our students are gaining during this unprecedented time. Repertoire of the week is "Heavenly Light" by Alexander Kapylov. Instagram-@musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Repertoire of the Week- "Heavenly Light" by Alexander Kapylov https://www.jwpepper.com/Heavenly-Light/3224847.item#/submit

    A COVID Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 50:01


    After a few weeks away, we catch up on life, teaching, and motherhood! We talk about our go-to's for Thanksgiving and get an update on Emery's Mental Health Unit for the secondary classroom! We want to hear about your teaching experiences during the pandemic! Message us on instagram @musicedmamas or email us at musicedmamas@gmail.com.Repertoire of the Week-Cold Snap by Mark Hayeshttps://www.jwpepper.com/Cold-Snap/10590377.item#/Instagram-@musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Email-musicedmamas@gmail.com

    Happy NO-vember

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 48:14


    Happy November! It's Fall Ya'll! On todays episode, we are breaking down mental health and the stigma around mental health. We share about our journeys with mental health, personally and professionally, dish on the latest episode of The Bachelorette, and discuss our happy and crappy of the week.Instagram-@musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Repertoire of the Week-Autumn Vesper by John Leavitthttps://www.jwpepper.com/Autumn-Vesper/10616542.item#/Mental Health Instagram Accounts-The Holistic PsychologistSelf Care is for EveryoneMy Self Love SupplyMy Therapist HelpsHilarious HumanitarianYoga Life TipsMental Health Tik Tok Accounts-@the.productivity.coach@mashmushe

    What's Up, Witches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 48:17


    Halloween is almost here! Today, we share our Halloween memories, play "Would You Rather"-Halloween Edition, and finally start sharing our thoughts on one of our favorite shows, The Bachelorette! Instagram-@musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Repertoire of the Week-Dark and Stormy Night by Mark Burrowshttps://www.jwpepper.com/A-Dark-and-Stormy-Night/10684724.item#/

    College Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 51:38


    On this episode, you are going to hear some truth bombs of wisdom dropped by us! We reminisce on our college days, what we wish we knew, and play a few games! Repertoire of the week is "Autumn" by David Conte. Follow us on Instagram-@musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Repertoire of the Week-"Autumn" by David Contehttps://www.jwpepper.com/Autumn/11199776.item#.X4-try9h3OQ

    Toxic Positivity in Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 44:50


    We are back! On this weeks episode, we break down an article about Toxic Positivity in teaching. We also discuss our favorite holidays, repertoire of the week, and share some heartwarming and hilarious stories! Intagram-@musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Toxic Positivity Articlehttps://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/Repertoire of the Week-Something Told the Wild Geese by Sherri Porterfield https://www.jwpepper.com/Something-Told-the-Wild-Geese/1832849.item#.X4PNbi9h1QI

    Synchronous and Face-To-Face Teaching with John Bonner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 64:19


    On today's episode, we have special guest, John Bonner, sharing his experience teaching synchronous and face to face. John teaches in at Victoria East High School in Victoria, Texas. He is a dear friend to us and has a love and passion for choral education that is unwavering. We hope that you gain as many ideas as we did!

    Happy 1st Birthday Ax!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 35:29


    On this bonus episode, you will hear Emery's birth story of Axton. Happy 1st Birthday, Ax!

    Music Ed Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 48:37


    This week, we are talking about the teachers who inspired us to become Music Educators. We are also catching up on homework, laughing through a Tik Tok trend, and drooling over Zach Efron and Pumpkin Spice. Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Repertoire of the WeekLeaves of Gold by Michael John Trottahttps://www.jwpepper.com/Leaves-of-Gold/11198027.item#/submit

    Married to Music Ed Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 28:12


    Part 2 of Married to Music Ed. On this episode, you will hear about the memories, struggles, advice and more of being a music ed spouse from Emery and Anthony.

    Married to Music Ed Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 43:59


    This week, we give you TWO episodes! We have our very first special guests-OUR HUSBANDS! We are talking to our spouses about being married to music educators. The memories, struggles, advice, and so much more. On this episode, you will hear from Susan and Gilbert.

    Our Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 56:10


    This week, we share some of our favorite things-daily favorites that make our lives easier. We also share our favorites for school, make-up, and baby life. You get to hear what kind of Zoom teachers we are, Emery's neighborhood Squash dilemma, and Susan's Purple Potato plant! Everything we discuss will be shared on our Instagram @musicedmamasInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Repertoire of the WeekWhen I am Silent-Joan C. Varnerhttps://www.jwpepper.com/When-I-Am-Silent/3052495.item#/NM Calabacitas Recipehttps://www.newmexico.org/things-to-do/cuisine/recipes/calabacitas/

    Wellness Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 40:40


    This is episode is late because......LIFE! On this episode, we talk about self care and the different things we do to take care of ourselves. We also share some recipes, hear Susan's take on a piece of repertoire, and spill our happy's and crappy's. Diamond Arthttps://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Diamond-Art/c/dc-CH-DiamondArt?q=%3Arelevance&page=0Disney Villain Diamond Arthttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0895ZLBYT/ref=oxscacttitle7?smid=A3GIZZMWULBI7Q&psc=1Omnia Sol by Z. Randall Stroopehttps://www.jwpepper.com/Omnia-Sol/10006501.item#/

    Teachers Can Do VIRTUALLY Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 40:40


    This week, we talk about our first week of Virtual Teaching. We also bring you two new segments, Repertoire of the Week and Dissonance and Harmony. We also want to know your self care routines throughout the school year. Email us at musicedmamas@gmail.com or message us on instagram @musicedmamas.Follow us on Instagram: @musicedmamashttps://www.instagram.com/musicedmamas/Join our next virtual race, Llama Rama, with Yes. Fit.https://yes.fit/races/llama-rama-virtual-raceTecolote Arr. Judith Herringtonhttps://www.jwpepper.com/Tecolote/10997699.item#.XznS2S2ZPs0

    Are We Podcasting Now?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 19:26


    Grab your mama juice and enjoy the first episode of Music Ed Mamas. We introduce ourselves, share why we decided to podcast, and laugh through a few of our teaching stories and adventures.

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