[Today's article "Fun and Creative Ways to Experience Music with your Kids During the Summer" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] Summer and Music Summer and music go together for me—they always have. I grew up in a music-oriented family, but not in the traditional way. My dad owned and ... Read More
You CAN do Music in Your Homeschool with the Sampler Music Appreciation Mini-Course
Believe me, I know how hard it is for a homeschool mom to fit everything in. There is never enough time in the day! And, yes, math and reading and history and science come first. But, you don't have to neglect music. You CAN do Music in Your Homeschool with the Sampler Music Appreciation ... Read More
15-Minute Music Lesson for Cinco de Mayo free printable
I grew up in El Paso, Texas. The Mexican culture was around me all the time. I have such a fondness for the fun spicy food, the traditional dancing with the ladies in bright colorful twirly dresses and the men in white suits and powerful steps, and my favorite: the mariachi bands! Every Friday in ... Read More
Learn All About Jazz with “We Got Jazz”
As I write this, it's International Jazz Day, April 30! I'm excited to share with you today about a new curriculum guide called "We Got Jazz" that makes it a breeze to introduce this fun American musical style to your kids. We Got Jazz! Exploring the Pioneers of Scat, Bebop, and Swing We Got ... Read More
How to Provide Guitar Lessons at Home with Gentle Guitar
I know you. You are a mom who wants to provide opportunities for you child. You see a pattern developing, a desire, maybe even an obsession. . . for music! But, how can you do it all? Maybe providing music lessons in your own home to make it a little easier for the already crazy busy schedule? But, ... Read More
Music Lessons for Holidays & Special Days
I have been writing music lessons for holidays and special days for many years, because music makes celebrating holidays that much more fun and rich! The free lessons I've provided here at Music in Our Homeschool are continually some of the most popular. I've collected those and added many more to ... Read More