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Earth Day ~ April 22 Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970. Let’s listen to some music about caring for and being grateful for this beautiful home we call Earth. “For the Beauty of the Earth” “For the Beauty of the Earth” by English composer John Rutter (born 1945) is a gorgeous choral song. The…

Percussion is one of the easiest and most natural ways for homeschoolers to experience music education at home. In this short 15-minute music lesson, your children will learn “What is percussion?” and explore rhythm using their own bodies (body percussion), as well as listen for percussion in real music. No musical background required! What Is…

Each December, music fills our homes, churches, store visits, and car rides. But behind every familiar Christmas tune is a story—sometimes one of faith, sometimes of history, sometimes of pure joy. Today, let’s discover the stories behind five of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time and explore creative ways to share them in…

Fall is the perfect time to bring apples into your homeschool learning! Whether you’re reading books about apples, going on a field trip to an orchard, or baking a delicious apple pie, why not add a little music to your apple theme? This fun 15-Minute Music Lesson About Apples will introduce your kids to three…

Hello, Harmony Homeschoolers! I’m so happy to have you here at Music in Our Homeschool, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! And today, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast. Thank you so much for being on this journey with me and for letting me be a part…

The Christmas Tree Suite (or Weihnachtsbaum) by Franz Liszt is a delightful, lesser-known suite of twelve pieces written for piano. Liszt composed it over several years, from around 1873 to 1876, intending it as a gift for his beloved granddaughter, Daniela von Bülow, as a way to celebrate the holiday spirit and family. This suite…