Are you one of the many parents who never had a chance to have piano lessons yourself but want to provide that opportunity for your kids? I'm so excited to have found something you need: the Piano Parents Crash Course. Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in ... Read More
How to Teach Music the Charlotte Mason Way
Are you familiar with the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling? It's based on the English educator of the 1800s who made a huge impact on both the students she taught and thousands of students ever since! It's one of the first methods I read about when I first started researching homeschooling , ... Read More
The Incredible Benefits of Including Bucket Drumming in your Homeschool
Rhythm is at the core of all music. No matter what the genre or instrument, rhythm is what gives the notes life and direction. Many students do not get the rhythmic foundation they need to develop into well-rounded musicians, in part because of affordability. Read on to learn about the incredible ... Read More
Free 15-Minute Music Lesson for Memorial Day
Memorial Day began after the Civil War and was originally known as Decoration Day. It's observed on the last Monday of May and is a time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Use today's Free 15-Minute Music ... Read More
15-Minute Music Lesson: What is a Folk Song?
Often in music classes, kids learn folk songs. It's a basic part of elementary music, early childhood music and movement, and the Charlotte Mason homeschooling method. But, what is a folk song? What is a Folk Song? A folk song is a song that was transmitted orally, usually with an unknown ... Read More
15-Minute Music Lesson About Instruments Around the World
This summer I have a brand new course coming out all about World Music! It's been highly requested, and I'm so excited to bring it to so many homeschools and music classrooms. Today, however, I'm sharing a 15-Minute Music Lesson about Instruments Around the World. And, there is an awesome freebie ... Read More
