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Beginning Instrumentalists in the time of COVID
Tips that work for Recorder, Band and Orchestra Classes There is nothing like kids right when they get their instruments. One of my FAVORITE parts of being a music teacher is that first few weeks when they can’t make a nice sound but they are SO gosh-darn excited....
Curate Your (Digital) Classroom
So now that you’ve explored Digital Classrooms — what do you do with them? If you are just getting started, check out this post. We all know that people are pushing back from long hours, lots of extra work, etc., so you don’t want to just add...
What’s So Fetch About Solfege? Part 2 Of 3
This 3-part post was drawn from my presentation for the Michigan Kodaly Educators in September of 2019. Read Part 1 if you missed it. Solfege is one of the giant’s in the music word having been around since Guido of Arezzo invented in the 11th century, but is it...
Five Great Songs for Upper Elementary
Upper elementary students can be some of the toughest audiences. They’re too cool for you, don’t like sticking out, and are definitely NOT singing at an audible volume for you (*cue intense side-eye*). Maybe you’re like me and abide by the rule that...
The Elementary Music Teacher’s Guide to Surviving December
Brace yourselves… Every teacher knows that December is one long stretch of craziness before a long break. Classroom teachers are trying to finish units before breaks, cram in parties, events, concerts, and whatever else under the sun they possibly can before...