Crescendo Music Education

29/08/2026

📚A LATE BOOK WEEK POST! 📚

Book Week may now just be over, but I couldn’t resist sharing my costume!

This year’s inspiration was a very Queensland take on a classic nursery rhyme…
🥚 How would Humpty Dumpty end up if he fell off the wall onto concrete… in the middle of a Queensland summer?

Well… THIS is Humpty Dumpty! 🤣

Sometimes being a music teacher means embracing the silly, the creative and the completely ridiculous—and that’s exactly what makes it fun!

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

☕ FRIDAY COFFEE BREAK – FILL YOUR CUP!

It’s Friday! Before you race into the weekend, ask yourself:

What do you need to refill your cup?

☕ Enjoy a quiet coffee
🎶 Listen to music you love
🌿 Get some fresh air
📖 Take a break
✨ Make time for something creative
😌 Simply slow down

You spend so much of your week filling everyone else’s cup. Today, make time to fill your own.

Happy Friday from Crescendo Music Education!

27/08/2026

🎶 I’M PRESENTING AT THE 2026 KODÁLY AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE!

I’m thrilled to be heading to Adelaide to present at the 2026 Kodály Australia Conference – Sing, Move, Thrive!

📅 28 September – 1 October 2026
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

I’m looking forward to sharing ideas, connecting with fellow music educators and celebrating the power of music, movement and learning together.

If you’re attending, I’d love to see you there!

27/08/2026

🌈 DEBBIE’S READY RESOURCES – Music Writing Prompts

Looking for a quick sub-activity, time-filler or creative writing task for your music classroom?

These fun Music Writing Prompts encourage students to develop their reading and writing skills while exploring musical ideas and creativity.

Perfect for those moments when you need an easy, meaningful activity!

👉https://crescendo.com.au/product/music-writing-prompts-p/

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

🎙️ Podcast Throwback: Episode 142 – Keep Your Powder Dry

What does it mean to “keep your powder dry”?

For me, it’s a reminder to stay ready, be patient and choose the right moment—especially when life gets busy or uncertain.

Whether you’re making decisions, leading, creating or simply trying not to say “yes” too quickly, there’s wisdom in pausing, preparing and timing things well.

🎧Listen at https://crescendo.com.au/podcast/keep-your-powder-dry-staying-ready-for-the-right-moment-142/ or on your favourite podcast app.

25/08/2026

I believe music teaching is a really important job.

25/08/2026

💜 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY

As music teachers, we can sometimes feel like everything needs to be perfect.

The lesson.
The performance.
The resources.
The classroom.

But here’s your reminder today: Good enough really can be enough.

You don’t have to do everything. You don’t have to get everything right. And you certainly don’t have to be perfect to make a difference.

Give yourself permission to let go of the pressure and recognise that you are doing enough.

25/08/2026

🎶 Together Sing is more than a song—it's an opportunity to build connection, belonging and wellbeing through the joy of music.

Register today to receive the 2026 commissioned song, We Are Here, along with scores, backing tracks, teaching resources and every Together Sing resource from 2022–2026.

Register here: https://www.kodalyqld.org.au/together-sing/