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Many composers were inspired to write musical compositions after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. That day is now called Patriot Day. Listen to the following music as you remember those affected on that terrible day, now 25 years ago. See Below for the Music Lesson for 9/11 Note: Use your discretion on how, or…

Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who have influenced our lives. It’s also a great time to connect music appreciation with family relationships in a way that feels meaningful and memorable for homeschool students. One of my favorite ways to teach music appreciation is through musicals. Musicals…

You will love today’s “Music Inspired by Weather” music appreciation lesson. Have your children ever listened to music and said, “That sounds like rain!” or “It sounds stormy!”? Children naturally connect music with images and emotions, which is one reason music appreciation can be so enjoyable and effective in a homeschool setting. One of the…

There are some homeschool lessons that just stick—the kind your kids remember long after the day is over. Not because they were complicated or took hours to prepare, but because they connected to something deeper. This is one of those lessons. With Earth Day this week, it felt like the perfect opportunity to look at…

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…