Try This Lesson! – Tempo Listening Lesson
I find that it is REALLY a very difficult help students to understand tempo, but to be able to use the tempo vocabulary when describing music. My co-teacher and I tried something new this year. We developed a listening lesson that allowed students to compare various...
Musical First Aide – a practical guide to teaching music when your personal life is in crisis – Part 1- Planning and Preparation
For my friends who will notice..... First, a word about using "aide" rather than "aid". Aid refers to inanimate objects usually in reference to first aid kits. You can be an "aide" as in "presidential aide" or "teacher's aide". I chose to use "aide" in my series...
7 New Years Resolutions from a Busy Music Teacher!
Resolution #1 - I will provide aesthetic experiences for my students No matter if I am teaching a song with two pitches, beginning recorder or a song with kazoos I will work to find ways to draw the attention and effort of my students to the aesthetic aspects of...
Teaching Music 101 – 3 Things to Consider When Choosing a University
Just recently I found myself in a conversation with a young lady who was trying to make decisions about where she should pursue a degree in music education. Here are some ideas I hope she will consider as she looks for the best place to study. If you enjoy this...