#musiced – A Mindful Approach to Music Education

🎷 Today, I’m thrilled to share something truly special that has transformed my life and hundreds of other music teachers’ lives – My signature mPower Method.

It’s not just a concept; it’s a transformative journey into the realms of Meals 🥗, Movement 🏋️, and Music 🎼. This holistic approach is designed to uplift your personal and professional life, empowering you to lead a thriving music program while maintaining your wellness. 🌟

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢?

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Improved physical and mental health leads to better concentration and productivity in directing and teaching tasks.

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: A healthy mind fosters greater creativity, essential for developing innovative music programs and engaging rehearsals.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Physical wellness enhances stamina and resilience, key traits for effective leadership in demanding band directing roles.

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Healthier directors are more energetic and enthusiastic, which positively influences student involvement and interest.

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Mental wellness improves interpersonal skills, crucial for effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Maintaining good health reduces burnout risks, leading to a more sustainable and fulfilling career.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: A sound mind and body enhance cognitive functions, vital for navigating the complexities of music education.

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆: Healthier emotional states enable greater understanding and patience with students, enhancing teaching effectiveness.

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Good health facilitates a more balanced approach to managing professional responsibilities and personal life.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Healthier band directors have more energy and patience for family and personal activities, strengthening their personal relationships.

Free Sneak-Peek “I Love My Job but it’s killing me”

As a bonus, I’m offering a FREE sneak peek of my book 📚 that delves deeper into this method. Imagine feeling energized, focused, and balanced both in the classroom and at home. 🏡 That’s what the mPower Method can do for you!

So, why wait? Download your free sneak peek now and start your journey towards a happier, healthier life in music education. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🚀🎶

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I don’t need to tell you about the challenges we’ve faced on personal, professional, and an even bigger levels in the past couple of years and how those things have made being an effective music educator even more time-consuming as we have had to constantly adapt to change and circumstances that are not conducive to in-person ensemble music making.

Have the past couple of years put you in multiple teaching modes? Have you had to pivot and create (and then re-create) lessons and plans that can be adapted and accessed when students are out in quarantine or when new restrictions come up?

At the end of the day, are you mentally and physically just plain done?

What about your energy for your own interests or quality time with your family at the end of a workday? Have you expended all your creative juices and find yourself too busy mentally preparing for your next day instead of feeling fully present with your family?

This. Has. Been. Exhausting.

As music teachers, the constant adapting to new situations while trying to deliver high quality music experiences for our students in ways we have not been trained to teach has required all kinds of mental gymnastics. The way we always have done things aren’t always working with students or circumstances now days.

You’re busting your butt…are you getting the results you want?

Are your students on-task and focused when you are teaching?
Are students retaining the content you’re teaching?
Are students actively engaging with the activities you present or in rehearsals?
Do you have a way of planning lessons that is efficient and effective?
Do you have systems in place that help your classroom community run smoothly?
Do your lessons and activities support your and your students’ social and emotional needs?
Are your students demonstrating interpersonal skills that support a collaborative environment?
Are you enjoying your job?

Would you like to be able to shout a resounding HELL YES answer to each of the questions above? I’d like to help you!

Like you, I’ve been navigating these weird times in music education. I was about to begin the manuscript for my third book where I plan to share the five key pillars I’ve found that have made it possible for my students and me to navigate these changes and grow as artists and musicians.

But people don’t want to wait six months to a year to get their hands on this. They are asking for the information now so they can (re)build their music program in a way that is sustainable and doesn’t suck all their time and energy and leave them depleted at the end of the day.

So here’s the deal – I’m releasing an ONLINE CLASS specifically for MUSIC EDUCATORS who meet a few criteria:

They love their job (at least most of the time)
They know the work they do impacts students and makes a difference
They want to continue to do this important work for a long time and are looking for proven ways to make this a sustainable career
They see the importance of the wholistic approach – not just teaching a student to play the clarinet, but nurturing the social and emotional needs of the student so they can successfully participate in the music community
They are looking for strategies that help them do this important work with more ease, joy, and grace

If this sounds like you, I’m inviting you to be part of my BETA COHORT for this NEW COURSE! What does that mean?

You’ll get access to new content each week
- There are five units that take you through the key elements of assessing your current practices and how to implement them in your own classroom
You can work at your own pace, moving as quickly or as slowly as you need to in order to be successful in understanding and implementing it.
- The investment of time varies, but most people have spent an hour a week on content (videos / journaling / activities) and an hour once or twice a month on our live group Q&A calls
You’ll earn The mPowered Music Room Level 1 Certification upon successful completion of the series.
You’ll have a powerful system for planning, implementing, and teaching that will make your job much easier and more efficient.
BETA BONUS: As part of this Beta Cohort, you’ll be invited to LIVE Q&A with me twice a month for the first two months you are in the program – a $200 value for FREE!

How does this work?

You receive access to new recording each week that outlines one of the five components of The mPowered Music Room
The videos (15-30 minutes) come with journaling and/or reflection activities that help you assess your own practices and learn the five key elements in a successful music classroom:
- The “F” Word – Focus: What is YOUR focus and intention as a music educator?
- The SOCIAL needs of your students and why addressing these needs is so critical to a successful and well-rounded music education
- A daily protocol for tuning your students’ brains and bodies for music class to get their attention and focus where it needs to be for optimum learning
- The key to planning effective CONTENT for your students so they’ll remember and connect with what you are teaching them
- A proven way to quickly and effectively assess individuals and groups of students every single day for feedback about anything you need, from comprehension of content to a mental health check-in so you can more easily plan follow-up lessons
When you’ve completed all the units and activities, you’ll earn a Moffat’s mPowered Music Room Level 1 Certification and you’ll have a plan that becomes your blueprint for a streamlined music classroom that leaves you with plenty of energy for yourself and your family at the end of the day!

If you’d like to join this Beta Cohort, all you need to do is click the SIGN UP BUTTON below. When the course is officially launched, it will be offered for $199 with optional live coaching for an additional $100 per month, but the total investment for the Beta Cohort is $99 and includes all the course content AND Live Q&A with me on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month during January and February! This is a $500 value!

What are you waiting for? Won’t it be nice to know you have a plan and support in place to help you do this important work in a more sustainable way? Think of the relief that comes with knowing you’ve got someone there to help you figure all this out!

I look forward to helping you find your groove and making your life’s work a little easier in 2022 and beyond. 🙂

Lesley

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