Part 1 of the “Let’s Get Organized” Blog Series
Let’s talk about the phrase that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned teachers: curriculum mapping.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
You are so not alone.
The truth is, most music teachers are juggling a million moving parts—and curriculum mapping often falls to the bottom of the to-do list… until it’s suddenly September and you’re flying by the seat of your recorder belt.
💜 That’s why the first thing we tackle inside the Get Organized course is how to map out your year in a simple, flexible, music-teacher-friendly way.
Unlike classroom teachers who might teach one grade and one curriculum, music teachers are often teaching:
It’s no wonder curriculum mapping can feel like building a plane while flying it. 😅
But here’s the good news: you don’t need a complicated spreadsheet or a 20-page binder to make this work.
What you do need is a system that helps you answer these three questions:
Inside the Get Organized course, we break these questions down into manageable, teacher-tested templates that help you create a working map—not a rigid calendar you’ll abandon by October.
Inside the course, you’ll get access to:
🎼 Year-at-a-Glance Templates
Create a bird’s-eye view of what each grade will learn month-by-month—without obsessing over weekly details.
🗂️ Concept + Skill Trackers
Make sure key learning outcomes (like rhythm, melody, form, or cultural music experiences) are woven through each grade.
📅 Flexible Mapping Formats
Choose from digital, printable, or hybrid tools to create a system that works with your brain—not against it.
🧠 Mini Trainings
Video walkthroughs that help you actually use the tools in real time—no guessing, no fluff.
This is your sneak peek. When you’re ready, we’ll walk you through it step by step in the course.
👉 Click here to enroll now and start curriculum mapping with confidence!
You don’t have to map your entire year right now—but here’s one simple action step:
Write down 3 “must-teach” skills or experiences for one grade level.
Then ask: When would be the best time to teach each one?
(Think about seasons, concerts, holidays, or assessment timelines.)
That’s your starting point. And that’s exactly how we build your full curriculum map in the course—one grade at a time, one season at a time.
In the next post in this series, we’ll talk about how to track what you’ve actually taught (because let’s be honest—we all forget by February 😅). You’ll learn a simple, reusable tool that keeps your lessons on track and makes planning next year a breeze.
If you’re tired of starting every year from scratch—or scrambling mid-year trying to remember what you already covered—this is your moment to take control.
✨ Join the Get Organized course here and get instant access to all the templates, tools, and trainings you need to organize your curriculum your way—with less stress and more clarity.
My name is Alessandra and I am a Kindergarten-Grade 8 Teacher of the Arts, specializing in music and dance education. Based in Toronto, Canada, I teach 800+ students a week and am a huge advocate for the arts. I graduated with a Bachelors of Music Therapy & Masters of Education, and I am passionate about fostering a quality music education program for every learner.
