We LOVE July!! Why? Because this is the one time of the year that music teachers everywhere in the world are recharging, resetting, getting away from the stress of day to day teaching, writing reports and dealing with rowdy kids. From gaining renewed inspiration to discovering new ideas and re-focusing, here are three empowering and
Have you ever wondered how to start with your music lessons? Do you start with playing instruments, planning, writing, reading, ... etc? In this curriculum training session, I will help you learn the steps to build your primary or elementary music lesson plan and make it EASY and FAST to implement with your classes. Anybody
Even with all this craziness of the pandemic, we still need teachers. We still need people who are looking to serve, lead and inspire. Basically the world needs you… which means you need to keep showing up and stay on top of your teaching, yet still look after yourself and your family. One of the
In today’s episode we’re tackling an important topic: How to create lasting fulfillment, no matter what in music teaching. Because music teaching can be a mixed bag, right? Our emotions can range from utter exhilaration to total exhaustion, sometimes in minutes which can ultimately lead to sadness about what we do as teachers. Sometimes it
If you’re teaching music at the primary or elementary level and want some fresh ideas for teaching music in your school, we’ve created a free series of six videos and all accompanying resources designed to help make music easier to teach and fun for students to do. About the Resources The free resources comprise of
Just a quick note today... We've just added another five pages of flashcards to the Ultimate Flashcard Set, bringing the total number of cards in this set to above 580! We've always had a policy with this product that you can request any updates, but recently there has been so few requests... I
They say laughter is the best medicine! And it’s true- Music jokes uplift the mood of any classroom, rehearsal, or music lesson. Keep jokes fun and positive, even if they poke a little bit of fun. Avoid overly negative or inappropriate jokes. Instead, focus on fun jokes that have a few teaching points. Teaching Strategies
Incorporating the Socratic Method and Critical Thinking in music education in schools involves creativity and a break from traditional classroom teaching strategies. What are the benefits of Critical Thinking? Critical thinking also known as the Socratic Method is based on the question-and-answer style of teaching accredited to the philosopher Socrates. Critical thinking in music education
There’s a new music related Google Doodle on the scene that’s set to rival some of the most memorable Doodles yet! The doodle posted on the Google homepage recently was in honour of Dr Robert “Bob” Moog in celebration of his 78th Birthday. For those who are unfamiliar, he was the inventor of the Moog
Flash cards provide a fun and affordable method of teaching exciting new concepts. Whether playing a teacher-led instructional activity or encouraging cooperative learning activities in the classroom, teaching strategies using flash cards enhance memorization in a simple and effective way. Try these creative teaching strategies and fun flash card music games outlined below in your
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