This video is a Suzuki teacher using flashcards to actively involve her students in remembering musical terms they have played in their pieces. I was just looking through youtube for music theory videos and I stumbled across this teacher who was actively involving her students in remembering musical terms they have played in their pieces.
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
At the Fun Music Company we are in communication with music teachers from all over the world. These ideas came from a music teacher named Kalliopi Charitaki. It is great to see that music teaching is truly an international language – and that we can all take some small ideas from her work.
15+ fun classroom music teaching resources These are 15 amazing resources for teaching classroom music, suitable for use by specialist and non-specialist teachers. Classroom music teaching resources using little or no instruments Poison Rhythm Game This is a fun aural clapping game for just about
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
I have just found a free online teaching resource exploring Baroque Music. I've just found some quizzes and listening exercises based on Two movements of Handels concerto Grosso Opus 6 No 5 in D major that you could use with your classes as a bit of fun learning The resource is called Baroque On and
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
Teaching people with disabilities is such a rewarding experience that is enjoyed by everyone! I know this because I had the pleasure of teaching disabled children in the past. One of the schools I taught at described the job as "teaching children with delicate health" and the conditions ranged from autism, cerebral palsy to TB.
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