How to Save Time by Using What's Already Inside Your Music Curriculum A little while ago, I took a short online course in something I thought I already knew pretty well. What I didn't know was that what I discovered in that course would completely change the way I work — and make
Boomwhackers for the Classroom Everything You Need to Get Started Got some of these plastic tubes lying around in your classroom? Has someone helpfully suggested to you when looking for activities for primary school music.. why don't you try Boomwhackers? Whether you've never used Boomwhackers before or you've had a set gathering
What Does a Good K–6 Music Curriculum Actually Look Like? 3 Things That Most Documents Get Wrong Opening a government lesson resource is the most brutal confidence hit you didn't ask for, and I'm not even talking about the 160 pages. I'm talking about the version of yourself that starts to believe
Elements of Music: The Complete Guide for Australian Teachers If you've ever felt confused about the elements of music—wondering whether there are six, seven, or even eight elements, and why different curriculum documents seem to contradict each other—you're not alone. This confusion is one of the biggest challenges facing music educators across Australia,
Valentine's Day Music Lesson Plans & Activities for your Primary or Elementary Classroom We've done the hard work for you – here are three fun Valentine's Day music lessons your class will love! Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to bring a little extra love and fun into your music classroom —
Getting Motivated After The Holidays Ideas and strategies for Music Teachers January. New year. Fresh start... and you're already counting down to Easter break. Sound familiar? You love teaching. You had the break. But walking back into that classroom feels like returning to a treadmill you can't get off. Here's what nobody
How to Reclaim the Joy in Music Teaching (even when nobody seems to care) "Feeling so defeated. The kids have been completely wild and out of control lately. I feel so swamped with everything I want to do, the rehearsing we NEED to do, the assessments I had planned on doing... How do you
The Pop Culture Problem Sabotaging Music Education Today Have you ever wondered why students can't seem to tell the difference between a beat, rhythm or track anymore? We've all been there—asking students to "clap along with the beat" and watching them look completely lost. It's frustrating, it's discouraging, and it can make you
How to Explain Beat vs Rhythm to Primary or Elementary Students How do you explain beat vs rhythm to primary students without getting lost in complicated music theory? Rhythm and beat are fundamental elements of music, and teaching them well is vital for successful music
Are your music students resistant, distracted, or disengaged despite your best efforts? In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the critical mistake that's sabotaging music classrooms everywhere—and the simple shift that transforms reluctant learners into enthusiastic musicians. You'll discover why even the most creative lesson plans fail without this foundational step, and learn the exact moment-by-moment
