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Have you ever opened a piano book and noticed those sharps or flats sitting quietly at the beginning of the staff? Maybe your child asked, “What do those mean?” and you thought, I used to know… but I’m not sure I can explain it clearly anymore. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. One…

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…

About eleven years ago, our family joined a new homeschool co-op just as my kids were beginning their studies of 20th-century history. As I looked ahead at what they would be learning—world wars, cultural upheaval, sweeping social change—I knew something essential couldn’t be left out. They needed music. So that summer, I began researching in…

Scott Joplin’s music has a way of making people smile. The rhythms feel playful, the melodies are instantly recognizable, and before long, toes start tapping. But behind that joyful sound is an important story—one that helps us understand not only ragtime, but the foundations of American music itself. Who was Scott Joplin? Scott Joplin is…

If you’re homeschooling a teenager, you’ve probably asked this question at least once: How do I make music appreciation interesting for teens—and not just another thing they tolerate? You might have a teen who loves music but only listens to what’s trending on TikTok. Or maybe you have a teen who rolls their eyes at…

If you’ve ever thought, “Music is important, but I just don’t have time to do it well,” you’re not alone. That’s where our 15-minute music method shines. Almost every homeschool parent I talk to believes music matters. They want their children to appreciate it, understand it, and feel comfortable around it. Yet music is one…