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Disclosure:  Enjoy today’s sponsored post from Foundations Music Academy. Booking your first guitar lesson can feel a little nerve-racking. You might worry that you’ll look clumsy or that the teacher will expect you to know more than you do. The good news is that teachers work with total beginners all the time, and a first…

When we think about preparing our children to become leaders, music education probably isn’t the first subject that comes to mind. We might think about public speaking, debate, entrepreneurship, or opportunities to serve in the community or in church. But what about music? Today, I’d like to talk about how music builds leaders of tomorrow…

Charlotte Mason Music Lessons for Homeschoolers: Simple Ideas for Every Age One of the questions I hear from homeschool parents is, “What does music education look like in a Charlotte Mason homeschool?” Many of us understand Charlotte Mason’s emphasis on living books, narration, nature study, habit training, and short lessons. But when it comes to…

There’s something that happens when children stop simply hearing music and start participating in it. You can see it in their faces when they clap a rhythm correctly for the first time. Or hear it when they confidently sing along to a familiar folk song. You notice it when they begin moving naturally to the…

Is music is one of those subjects you really want to include in your homeschool… but it just doesn’t seem to happen consistently? You picture your kids recognizing beautiful pieces, enjoying singing together, maybe even learning about composers and instruments. You want them to develop a lifelong love of music. But then the reality of…

Let’s talk about something that might feel a little uncomfortable at first. What actually happens when kids grow up without music education? Before we go any further, let me say this clearly: this isn’t about guilt. It’s not about looking back and feeling like you’ve missed something. It’s about awareness—and the opportunity you have right…