Here are a few of the resource sites that were part of the latest Music Education Twitter Chat which took place on the 9th March, 2010. The topic up for discussion was: "What are the best web 2.0 tools to integrate in the music classroom and how do they show their effectiveness?" These are a
An indispensable tool for music teachers is the lesson plan. They are very important to the success of both one lesson and the teachers career in general. There is an old saying that says something like “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” Once you have a bit of experience under your belt however, then
I thought this was excellent food for thought for all teachers and a great practical lesson as to why we do the things we do. It's done by a guy called Derek Sivers who is a musician, blog writer and business owner and he's caught footage of a guy (who looks a bit like a
Earlier this week I posted about a competition which we are running at the Fun Music Company, where we are asking for contributions to a new bonus ebook called "The Music Teachers Survival Guide". This will be a bonus that is given away with some of our other products. Some people have emailed me, saying
Many of our best resources and upgrades have come about because of direct suggestions from music teachers and parents just like you. We're always looking to improve further, so we're having an exciting new contest! in this contest not only do you have the opportunity to win a little prize, you'll also be able to
Have you ever tried teaching "Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra" by Benjamin Britten before? Sounds easy to any music teacher doesn't it. You get the recording, print off a few worksheets , get the kids to label a few instruments and charts about the Orchestra and Presto! there's your module right...... All except one
Here's a great way to help organize your career as a Private Music Teacher. If your career is in Private Studio Music Teaching, then I know how you feel. Somehow you need to fit in teaching the kids and then there's all this other Admin stuff like invoicing, scheduling and lesson notes which are all