A post by Janice on Music Lesson Plans: A Game to help with Teaching Major Scales If you’ve ever taught music theory, then you would know that it can be difficult to get students to remember the pattern of tones and semitones needed, the scale degree names and for younger students the solfege names in
What is the best rhyme for teaching the order of sharps and flats? Do you even use a rhyme? Currently at The Fun Music Company, we are really busy finishing and editing our next “Printable Music Theory Book” and this question came up so I just wanted to ask for your opinion on how to
Yes, as with the other video games out there like the "Guitar Hero" series, the new craze this year is the the launch of the "Beatles:Rock Band " video game. It has recently has hit the streets and looks like it could become game of the year leading up to Christmas. Of course the launch
Here is an an amazing clip by Bobby McFerrin demonstrating a powerful and fun teaching tool
Here's some of my personal thoughts on Howard Gardner's talk on Digital Youth and I'd love to have your feedback on it
This is an idea that has come from our facebook group, and I thought it was so good that it was worth sharing with everyone via the blog, and everyone can join in, wether they are on facebook or not. The internet makes the world a much smaller place - it is possible to be
Today I’d like your opinion on an important question - should we be putting our students through music theory exams? This article examines the pros and cons of theory exams for music students and describes two different experiences with it.
With St Patricks Day coming up this year... why not celebrate it with your music classes by showing them a video clip of the musical "Riverdance" featuring loads of Irish Dancing and music? This will be sure to start a great discussion, and you could even adapt it for additional homework exercises or projects. Here
Here's a new website where you can download a free sample lesson plan and worksheet that you'll be able to use tomorrow if you wish! People often ask me "Does getting Back To School ever get any easier?" In my experience it never has. There is always an overwhelming amount of curriculum and admin set
How to help young children to have fun and retain more in music. I had this question posted to me a few weeks ago and after careful research and consideration have posted this reply. I know this will be of value to many music teachers out there and although the answer is to address teaching