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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…

Music of Christmas course

A Sneak Peek into the Music of Christmas: a Course for Refreshing Homeschool Holiday Schooling in December

Today we’ll take a Sneak Peek into the Music of Christmas online course, which is perfect for homeschooling families looking to enhance their holiday season with music education. And, I’ll give you some tips to adapt it to your own specific situation! Why Use the Music of Christmas course this December? If you want to…

The Legacy of Christmas Music: Songs That Have Inspired Joy for Centuries

The Legacy of Christmas Music: Songs That Have Inspired Joy for Centuries

Christmas music is one of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season. For centuries, people around the world have sung, played, and cherished songs that celebrate the spirit of Christmas. But have you ever wondered how this music came to be such an important part of Christmas? Let’s explore the history of Christmas music,…