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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…

Bucket Drumming for Beginners_ Ideas, Benefits, and How to Get Started in your Homeschool

Bucket Drumming for Beginners: Ideas, Benefits, and How to Get Started in your Homeschool (E53)

Here is one of the most engaging and budget-friendly ways to teach rhythm in your homeschool—bucket drumming! Whether you’re looking for bucket drumming ideas to spice up your homeschool music lessons or searching for an easy way to introduce percussion, this episode is packed with practical tips. No drum set required! Let’s get started with…

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: A Century-Old Tradition of Faith and Music

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: A Century-Old Tradition of Faith and Music (E45)

Welcome to “Music in Our Homeschool,” where we explore ways to incorporate music into your homeschool curriculum. I’m your host, and today we’re diving into the beautiful tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Origins and Significance The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a cherished Christmas Eve service that has…

All About Christmas Caroling in the Victorian Era and Today

All About Christmas Caroling in the Victorian Era and Today! E42

Today’s enchanting topic whisks us back to a time when Christmas was celebrated with a rich tapestry of music and community spirit—yes, we’re diving into Victorian Christmas caroling! Victorian Christmas Caroling Imagine the streets of 19th-century England, adorned with festive decorations, where groups of friends and families gathered to serenade their neighbors with joyful Christmas…