Have you ever heard this quote supposedly said about the invention of the telephone? “This thing is unnecessary, it’s intrusive, and frankly, we have better ways of communication!” Sounds ridiculous now, right? But at the time, it reflected a real hesitation—people assumed something new meant something bad. That it would replace connection, not enhance it.
Easter Music Lesson Plans That Will Save You HOURS of Planning! Are you scrambling to find engaging Easter-themed music activities that won't take hours to prepare? Easter brings a perfect opportunity to bring some seasonal joy into your music classroom — without the stress of planning complex lessons from scratch! Traditionally, music
Guess what?! One of your most valuable teaching activities that is making a difference for today's post-covid generation … is INTENTIONAL LISTENING. Intentional listening enables children to sit, focus, and truly absorb what's being shared! Think about it- Right now, we're seeing a generation of children who have been through something no other generation in
Creating a St. Patrick's Day Music Lesson St. Patrick's Day offers an excellent opportunity to introduce music classes to the rich musical heritage of Ireland. These three ideas for a comprehensive St Patrick’s day Music lesson plan incorporate research on traditional Irish instruments, interactive performance of a classic Irish folk song, and appreciation
Most music teachers struggle to feel fully supported by their school administration and fellow colleagues, students and parents because of everyday things that are said including feedback, judgements and criticisms. This leaves them feeling like music isn’t given enough priority amongst other teachers and in the school curriculum. In this episode, I break
Valentines Day Music Lesson Looking for a Valentines Day Music Lesson Plan? you’ve come to the right place! Background of Valentines Day Valentines Day has its roots in ancient Rome and early Christian traditions. It is believed to have originated as a celebration of Saint Valentine, a priest who secretly performed
The Best Buckets to Use for Bucket Drumming in Schools Where to find bucket drums for students Bucket drumming is fun and easy to learn. It’s a great way to teach rhythm and drumming to students. This activity turns ordinary buckets into bucket drums. It’s affordable and works well in schools. However,
Kindergarten Music Lesson Plans Looking to create fun, engaging Kindergarten Music Lesson Plans? Here are some ideas on creating kindergarten music lesson plans without lots of added work. Teaching music to Kindergarten students can be a wonderful experience. At this age, children are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore the
Developing a Music Appreciation Curriculum for Primary or Elementary School Music plays a vital role in a child’s development. It stimulates creativity, improves focus, and fosters emotional expression. For primary school students, music appreciation can open the door to a lifelong love of music. But how
Are you going into another year of music teaching feeling overwhelmed or like it could be impossible to keep up with? Or maybe you’ve had a tough year last year and already feel like you’ve given up because it all feels way too much? I’ve been there, too. For years, I struggled with feeling