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Who was Aaron Copland? Aaron Copland is one of America’s greatest composers—and one of my favorite composers—so I’m thrilled to introduce him to you today in case you don’t know much about him. Copland’s music and influence spanned almost the entire 20th century. He was born in 1900 in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away…
Today, we have a fun 15-Minute Music Lesson of Music Inspired by Insects as part of the Music in Nature Series. By now, you probably know how composers can be inspired by all sorts of things when they write music. But, did you ever think of insects inspiring them? Enjoy learning about three of these…
It’s time for another great December music lesson. Enjoy this free 15-Minute Music Lesson for “O Christmas Tree!” Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Be sure to enter the amazing homeschool giveaway below! History of the song “O Christmas Tree” Did you know that the song “O Christmas…
As the holidays approach, many families find themselves listening to holiday music on the radio or streaming it online. This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! However, have you ever stopped to think about what your children are actually hearing when they listen to these songs? If you’re looking for a…
Today’s Music in Nature Series brings you a 15-Minute Music Lesson of Music Inspired by the Moon. Numerous composers throughout the centuries have written music that the gorgeous nighttime celestial body inspired them to write. Enjoy listening to three pieces today, but there is also a list of more if you’d like to continue your…
Australia Day Music Lesson: This lesson comes from the World Music for Elementary online course. Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. What is Australia Day? What is Australia Day? Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on January 26 each year, it marks the anniversary…
