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
Halloween Music Lessons That Will Have Your Students SPELLBOUND! Are you searching for Halloween music lessons that actually work in your classroom? You know the ones—lessons that keep students engaged, require minimal prep time, and don't leave you scrambling at the last minute to plan something "festive" while juggling everything else on
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
Kindergarten Music Lessons: The Complete Guide to Teaching Early Years Music Have you ever wondered how to create engaging kindergarten music lessons that spark a lifelong love of music in your youngest students? This guide covers everything you need to know about teaching kindergarten music lessons — from your very first five-minute activity
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
How to Teach Steady Beat to First Graders (The Easiest Way!) Have you ever struggled to teach steady beat to your first graders? Questions like: "How do I make this concept concrete for young children?" "What activities actually work without expensive instruments?" "How can I get them to
What Music Teachers Really Think. Our 2025 Survey Results Are In! We recently surveyed our community of music educators to find out how The Fun Music Company curriculum is really performing in classrooms around the world. The results? We're honestly blown away by the feedback from all the teachers who took the time
Are Your Beliefs Secretly Sabotaging Your Music Teaching? In this episode of The Spark for Music Teachers, host Janice Tuck explores how our deeply-held beliefs can sometimes work against us without us even realising it. From outdated ideas about technology and resources to limiting beliefs about what makes a "good" music teacher, Janice
How to Teach Inspiring Grade 4 Music Lessons Struggling to create fun Grade 4 music lessons that meet your needs? This guide will show you how to: Plan and teach great Grade 4 music lessons that kids love Balance what you need to teach with fun activities for teaching Grade 4 music
