Music research indicates that music education not only has the benefits of self-expression and enjoyment, but is linked to improved cognitive function (Schellenberg), increased language development from an early age (Legg), and positive social interaction (Netherwood). Music listening and performance impacts the brain as a whole, stimulating both halves - the analytical brain and the
Introducing video technology into the classroom can be a great way to engage kids, make learning fun, and help your students develop an interest in technology. Video is an ideal medium for your students to express themselves, and giving them a copy of their project after it is complete is a fun memento parents will
It’s finally here!! After months of writing, editing and revising, Module two of our Whiteboard Music Lessons - “Music Jam” series is now available for everyone to use. This level is much more comprehensive and detailed that we ever imagined it would be. The whole module contains over 280 interactive whiteboard slides broken down into
What “Age” do we teach in? I ask this because from time to time we have teachers come to us saying that some of our printable resources and fun sheets materials don’t exactly match up to our game worksheets. We have comprehension fill in the gap activities that fully match, but with each lesson topic,
"Tell me, I forget, show me, I remember, involve me, I understand."- Carl Orff Doing is everything - especially when it comes to teaching music theory! Playing a game can often help students to retain more and can make a boring concept fun. So today I have the pleasure of posting a great game which
We all know that flashcards are beneficial for our students- In fact studies (such as Kornell) have shown that flashcards help students work on memory skills and critically analyze their own learning abilities. But despite this strong evidence based on the advantages of flashcards, do we use them to their full potential in the music
On the eve of the Grammy Awards and just before Valentines Day 2012, we have lost a music great who was best known for her powerful voice and according to the the Guinness Book Of Records was the most awarded female act of all time- RIP Whitney Houston. Here is footage of Whitney Houston
We all know that using flash cards with music students can be a very useful revision tool for students of all ages. However there are challenges. Often music teachers have different ability levels in their classes so while some students may find the activity fun and useful, others may have already covered the work and
What was your first experience of music? Was it dancing in the kitchen? Listening to a parent sing along to the radio? Or perhaps, pounding the piano keys with your sister or brother? As educators, we aspire to re-create the experience that made us want to learn more about music. At their most fundamental