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Introduction to the Orchestra: a Freebie

Introduction to the Orchestra: a Freebie

Today’s post is from Guest Contributor Abigail Mettrey. Scroll down to learn more and find her site. Let’s jump into an interactive music experience with this freebie mini-course, “Introduction to the Orchestra”! This resource is the perfect way to introduce students to the instrument families within an orchestra, as well as explore the unique aspects…

A Fine Arts Summer Adventure into Narnia (E13)

A Fine Arts Summer Adventure into Narnia (E13)

For the last few years I’ve been doing collaborations with the wonderful homeschool providers Alisha Gratehouse and her daughter Olivia Gratehouse of Masterpiece Society and Dachelle McVey of Literary Adventures for Kids! Last Christmas we did What the Dickens?: A Christmas Carol Teatime with Dachelle, Gena, Alisha and Olivia. And last year about this same…

15-Minute Music Lesson of Music Inspired by Insects ~ Music in Nature Series

15-Minute Music Lesson of Music Inspired by Insects ~ Music in Nature Series

Today we have a fun 15-Minute Music Lesson of Music Inspired by Insects as part of the Music in Nature Series. By now you probably know how composers can be inspired by all sorts of things when they write music. But, did you ever think of insects inspiring them? Enjoy learning about three of these…

Free 15-Minute Music Lesson on Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols

Free 15-Minute Music Lesson on Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols

Last December I taught a really neat live class for the Music in Our Homeschool Plus membership. I was all about Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, which I wasn’t very familiar with before I prepared for teach the class. Today, I have a short version for you. Enjoy this free 15-Minute Music Lesson on…

15-Minute Flamenco Music Lesson for Kids: Music of Spain

Let’s enjoy a free 15-Minute Music Lesson of Flamenco Music of Spain today! Flamenco music is a passionate and emotive musical genre that originated in the southern regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia. It is characterized by its powerful rhythms, intricate guitar playing, soulful vocals, and expressive dancing. Enjoy learning about Flamenco! Disclosure: I get…