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About Kathryn Drury Wagner

Kathryn Drury Wagner is a lifestyle journalist based in Savannah, Georgia. She has a passion for fitness and health topics and frequently writes about wellness for national publications, such as The Complete Guide to Gut Health and Heart Health After 50.

Spooky Sound Mysteries

From haunting to downright bizarre, these sounds make for a fun fall exploration with your music students.

Exercise Can Help Fine-Motor Skills

Research suggests that a burst of exercise can boost the fine-motor skills required to learn an instrument.

What Makes a Teacher an Expert?

A new study offers insights into the art and science of being a music educator.

All-Day Energy Hacks for Music Teachers

Don’t tire out during the school day. Try these unusual ways of keeping your energy high.

An Easy Way to Rewire Your Brain

A mindfulness technique called Notice-Shift-Rewire can have lasting effects.

5 Ways to Conquer Procrastination

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Work With Your Strengths

What is the VIA Survey, and can it help reveal your super teaching powers?

Ouch! Easy Fixes for 5 Common Teacher Pains

Repetitive motions and all-day schedules put music educators at risk of physical pain. Here are a few ways to stay healthy

Introverts: Surviving as a Quieter Music Educator

They may be rarer in the field, but introverted music teachers do exist — and can thrive professionally.

10 Micropractices for Better Mental Health

A “less-is-more” approach can create mini wellness breaks for your brain.

The Science of Awe (and Why it Matters)

Awe is a specific emotion that can change how we see the world — and it might even be a key to happiness.

5 Tools to Get Your Motivation Mojo Back

Try these five strategies to get your motivation motor running again.

The Power of Oxygen and Green Spaces Can Boost Student Performance

Boost your students’ focus and performance with some fresh air.

Create a Happiness Playlist

Musician and composer Mark Mallman shares how a curated song list helped him manage anxiety and depression.

The New Normal

As in-person teaching resumes, music educators must adapt and thrive as they ease into a new era in education.

Strong Bonds: The Value of Teacher-Student Connections

Your positive, supportive relationships with your students can literally make them healthier for life.

Zoomed Out? Solutions to Overcome Video-Conferencing Overload

Are you suffering from too many online meetings? Try these solutions.

Reset and Rethink New Year’s Resolutions

Forget old ideas like dieting or working out more. These approaches to New Year’s resolutions offer a fresh twist — and better results.

5 Ways to Stay Positive

Don’t get bogged down in negativity. Instead, keep moving toward your goals — no matter what life throws at you.

Why Everyone Needs to Practice Self-Regulation!

Wish you could keep cool, all the time? Self-regulation skills are just the ticket.

6 Ways to Overcome Overwhelm

Even the most flexible music educators can feel overwhelmed. Here are some ways to feel confident, even in the face of swirling change.

Stay Connected During Online Instruction

Find ways to feel more connected and less isolated from students and colleagues when when teaching remotely.

The Power of a Stress-Relieving Routine

Anchor your day with a stress-relieving routine. A schedule with pockets of time carved out for self-care is vital for music educators.