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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…

How Music and Math Intersect: A Simple Guide to Note Values, Intervals, and Tempo Ratios

How Music and Math Intersect: A Simple Guide to Note Values, Intervals, and Tempo Ratios (E37)

Exploring the Connection Between Music and Math in Homeschool Education Today, we’re delving into an intriguing topic that combines two seemingly different subjects: music and math. At first glance, these disciplines may appear worlds apart, but they share a significant amount of common ground. From rhythm and fractions to scales and ratios, the mathematical foundations…

Intro to Musical Instruments

Intro to Musical Instruments: Mastering Music 101 Basics for Homeschool Parents Part 3 (E32)

Exploring the Basics: Introduction to Musical Instruments for Homeschool Parents Hello, fellow homeschool parents! If you’re seeking ways to integrate a vibrant and well-rounded music education into your homeschool curriculum, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re excited to share Intro to Musical Instruments insights from the third post of our Mastering Music 101…

Overview of music history for homeschoolers

An Exciting Music History Overview for Homeschool Parents: Part 2 of Mastering Music 101 (E31)

Discovering the Rhythms of Time: A Journey Through Music History An Overview of the “Mastering Music 101” Series This week, we bring to life the rhythmic odyssey that is music history. This blog post with accompanying podcast episode/YouTube video is the latest in the “Mastering Music 101” series, aimed at homeschooling parents looking to enrich…

Basic Note Reading for Homeschool Parents

Basic Note Reading for Homeschool Parents Part 1 of Mastering Music 101 (E30)

If you’re a homeschool mom who has never studied music, you are going to love my new series on Mastering Music 101: Basics for Homeschool Parents. Today is part 1 ~ Basic Note Reading. Let me say, however, that you as the homeschool parent do not have to master these concepts in order to help…

What is music appreciation and Why Take the Time to Include it in Your Homeschool

What Exactly is Music Appreciation and Why Take the Time to Include it in Your Homeschool? (E24)

As homeschool parents, we often find ourselves juggling multiple subjects and wondering if we can fit in what might be deemed to some people as “extras,” like music appreciation. But is music appreciation really just an extra, or is it a valuable component of a well-rounded education? In this post, we’ll explore what music appreciation…