Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most famous composers of all time. As a Baroque composer, one of his most famous musical works is The Four Seasons. Each of the set of 4 violin concerti is based on a particular season. While listening to each concerto, it helps you imagine you are in that season. […]
Category: ELEMENTARY MUSIC BLOG
This elementary music education blog will give you ideas to implement in your classroom. Whether you’re just starting out in your teaching career or you’ve been teaching several years, you’ll find many ideas to inspire you each week.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- elementary music teaching
- classroom management
- procedures
- music education advocacy
- elementary music lessons
- and much more
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The Ultimate List of Halloween Songs for Kids
Kids love Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than by singing and dancing to Halloween music? I created the ultimate list of Halloween songs for kids, because I wanted to share my favorites with you. I have also included links to my favorite Halloween CD’s, music program, and music song books for younger and […]
How Musicians Make the Best Employees
There are many factors that go into how musicians make the best employees. Most musicians are hard workers, have great work ethic, and are very organized. Many employers like to hire musicians, because they know how smart and driven they are. 1. Musicians Don’t Give Up So many hours of practice go into learning an […]
Kids Discover Music Careers – Part 5 – Music Therapy
This is part 5, and the final post, in the series that teaches kids about the different careers in music. Desiree Luong is a music therapist with Blue Skies Music Therapy, and will go into how to get a career in music therapy and what her experience with being a music therapist is really like. […]
Songs About Pumpkins for Preschoolers
Kids love to sing and move, and what better way to do this in the fall than with songs about pumpkins for preschoolers! These are two of my favorite songs that are easy to learn and will have your kiddos singing all day long. Pick a Pick a Pumpkin Words: Pick a pick a […]
How to Get Your Kids Involved in Electronic Music Production
I am excited to share this guest post written by Doug from midilifestyle.com about how to get your kids involved in electronic music production. Fact: learning music helps improve your child’s brain. We’re talking language development, increased IQ, better spatial skills — the works (source: PBS). So, apart from supporting your kid’s passions, getting your […]
35 Back to School Must Have Music Teaching Materials
Summer is coming to a close and back to school is just around the corner. As you are preparing for the upcoming school year, you may be wondering what exactly you need to teach music this year. I have compiled a list of “a few of my favorite things” that will make great additions to […]
3 Ways to Practice Procedures in the Music Classroom
If you are an elementary music teacher, you know that it is vital the first week of school to go over and practice procedures in the music classroom. There are several procedures to practice, from coming in, instrument care, where to sit, how to find a partner, lining up to leave, and so much more. […]
5 Life Lessons Marching Band Teaches Kids
I was in marching band and the skills I learned then, I have utilized in life as an adult. Being in marching band is fun and memories are made, but it is so much more than that. Without even realizing it, kids are learning life lessons that they can hang onto for the rest of […]
How to Set Up Your Music Classroom for Maximum Effectiveness
In this blog post, I will be sharing my favorite tips on “how to set up your music classroom for maximum effectiveness.” Every music teacher has different classrooms with different resources available to them, and some have no classrooms at all. Teaching is done a lot by trial and error and so is figuring out […]