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Bela Bartok Composer Spotlight

Composer Spotlight: Béla Bartók — A Musical Explorer of Folk and Imagination (E75)

Have your kids ever listened to a piece of music and said, “That sounds weird!” If so, it might be the perfect time to introduce them to Béla Bartók—one of the most creative, groundbreaking composers of the 20th century. Bartók’s music is bold, imaginative, and often inspired by folk melodies from Eastern Europe. If you’re…

Antonín Dvořák Composer Spotlight music lesson printables Who is Antonín Dvořák?

Composer Spotlight: Who is Antonín Dvořák? (E71)

If you’ve ever heard the soaring melody of the New World Symphony or the gentle beauty of Song to the Moon, then you’ve experienced the unforgettable music of Antonín Dvořák. But who is Antonín Dvořák, this beloved composer, and why is he such an important figure in music history—especially for homeschoolers learning about music appreciation?…

Spring into an Epic Summer Adventure: Spring into Oz

Spring into an Epic Summer Adventure: Spring into Oz

It’s time to join us for three days of epic fun! Let’s Spring into an Epic Summer Adventure with Spring into Oz! Join Alisha and Olivia Gratehouse from Masterpiece Society, Dachelle McVey of Literary Adventures for Kids, and me–Gena Mayo from Music in Our Homeschool! Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this…

Secret for Public Speaking Skills

How to Use Music Lessons to Grow in Poise and Other Skills for Public Speaking (E61)

How to Use Music Lessons to Teach Poise and Other Skills Important for Public Speaking Music lessons are often associated with learning to play an instrument or sing, but they offer much more than that. Private and group music lessons can also help students build important skills like poise, confidence, and effective communication—skills that are…

How to Use Living Books to Teach Music in Your Homeschool pin

How to Use Living Books to Teach Music in Your Homeschool: A Charlotte Mason Inspired Idea! (E59)

How to Use Living Books to Teach Music in Your Homeschool Hi friends! I’m Gena Mayo from Music in Our Homeschool, and today I want to share one of my favorite ways to make music education fun, easy, and meaningful in your homeschool—by using living books. As a music teacher for over 30 years and…

Music and Art Homeschool Summit

How the Music and Art Homeschool Summit Can Help You Succeed in Your Homeschool (E55)

Music and art are essential components of a well-rounded homeschool education, yet they are often overlooked. That’s why I was thrilled to interview Justina Thurston, the host of the Music and Art Homeschool Summit and Bundle, on the Music in Our Homeschool podcast. Justina is the creator of Jus’ Classical, a musician, songwriter, and early…