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Composer Spotlight: How Hans Zimmer Revolutionized Film Music with His Techniques, Collaborations, and Iconic Scores

Composer Spotlight: How Hans Zimmer Revolutionized Film Music with His Techniques, Collaborations, and Iconic Scores (E48)

Welcome to another Composer Spotlight! Today, we’re exploring the fascinating world of film music with a spotlight on one of the most famous composers of our time—Hans Zimmer. Known for his iconic scores in movies like The Lion King, Interstellar, Dune, and Inception, Hans Zimmer has revolutionized how we experience music in movies. Get ready…

The Top 10 Music in Our Homeschool Podcast Episodes of 2024

The Top 10 Music in Our Homeschool Podcast Episodes of 2024 (E47)

Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2024 Countdown Celebrating the Top 10 Music in Our Homeschool Podcast Episodes of 2024 Today, let’s kick off 2025 by reflecting on the most impactful episodes of the past year. 2024 was packed with exciting conversations, invaluable tips, and inspiring stories. Today, we’re counting down the top ten episodes that…

Simple, Creative, and Achievable Homeschool Music Education Goals

Simple, Creative, and Achievable Homeschool Music Education Goals for the New Year (E46)

Welcome back to the Music in Our Homeschool podcast! I’m Gena Mayo and today we’re diving into a topic that feels perfect for this season of fresh starts and new beginnings: setting homeschool music education goals for the new year. If you’re a homeschool mom who’s feeling tired and overwhelmed, this episode is for you….

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: A Century-Old Tradition of Faith and Music

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: A Century-Old Tradition of Faith and Music (E45)

Welcome to “Music in Our Homeschool,” where we explore ways to incorporate music into your homeschool curriculum. I’m your host, and today we’re diving into the beautiful tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Origins and Significance The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a cherished Christmas Eve service that has…

Discovering Liszt's Christmas Tree Suite

Discovering Liszt’s Christmas Tree Suite: A Family Tradition in Music for the Holiday Season (E44)

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…

How Singing Made Easy is Accessible for All Homeschoolers An Interview with Andrew Pudewa

How Singing Made Easy is Accessible for All Homeschoolers: An Interview with Andrew Pudewa

I don’t normally copy and paste the exact transcript for my podcast interview, but this week I thought it would be most enjoyable this way! Be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think! Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Save 25% off…