Today I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite song books by Emilie Poulsson. It’s called “Holiday Songs and Every Day Songs and Games”. And one of the best parts about it is, it was published in 1911, making it Public Domain. Freely available to use for all your classroom needs! Today I’d like […]
Read Moreby S. Frank Stringham An Intro to S. Hi there…my name is S. Frank Stringham and I am the newest member of the Teaching Children Music team. Just a short resume’…I have been a professional musician since I was 17, I am an entertainer, an author, a composer, and a song-writer (maybe in a later […]
Read MoreWhich Method is Better?Today guest blogger Donna Maurer from Music to your Home gives us some points to consider when deciding whether to have in-person or online music lessons.Technology has opened up so many doors for people who want to learn new things, right from the comfort of home. Nowadays, you can attend public school […]
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Increase gametime appeal by making supersized rhythm manipulatives.There’s something about changing the size of every-day items that enchant our minds and give us a sense of awe. A miniature anything well done makes us say, “Wow, that’s so cute!” Conversely, when a small thing is made large, it’s almost as though we have been magically […]
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This “Where to Begin” series is written to answer the most common question members ask me- “Where do I start?” This has especially been an issue as we have added so many new materials this last year. This mini-series is the first post to help you see a path among all the trees. Let’s start […]
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10 Music Education Products ExaminedLet’s face it, I’m not the only fish in the sea, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Competition is healthy, and I get excited when I look at what is available on the world wide web as much as the local music store. There are a TON of creative […]
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This printable game is based on chutes and ladders and teaches/reinforces sharps and flats, intervals, and counting.
Read MoreI wanted to share this talk because it highlights one of the most important aspects of education- the art of listening. As more and more research has revealed the incredible learning that happens before we are even born, we recognize that listening is their primary means of learning. When they enter the world, they listen […]
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5 myths about teaching preschoolers piano and how to overcome them.
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The classical pianist must be trained in correct piano fingering. But will it hamper creativity? This article addresses how I try to find balance.
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