Even if you’re the kind of student that loves school, it’s safe to assume you don’t find every part of it particularly exciting and rewarding. Some students love the thrill of solving…
Creating an Environment for Music Education in Your Child’s Home Learning Space
From pandemic pods to parents teaching their kids at home from the first time, families across America are embracing unfamiliar educational formats this fall. But no matter what your child’s schooling plans…
Setting Your Music Beginners Up For Success in the Virtual Classroom
When it comes to the pandemic’s impact on music education, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that modern technology is giving educators the power to connect with students…
Prepare for Music Lessons by Teaching Music Fundamentals at Home
You probably already know that music education is proven to be an incredible asset in the development of children. But did you know that important music fundamentals can be taught at home?…
How to Incorporate Music in Your Homeschool Lessons
As a parent of a homeschooled child, making sure your child receives a well-rounded education is key. While math, science, and history are undoubtedly important, many parents of homeschooled children often overlook…
When Should a Homeschooled Child Start Music Lessons?
As the parent of a homeschooled child, you may not have the same resources available as a parent whose child is enrolled in a traditional elementary school. For this reason, you may…
Parent’s Guide to School Band Instruments
School Band Instruments – A Parent’s Guide When a child shows interest in playing a musical instrument, that interest should be nurtured and encouraged. Of course, if you’re a parent who’s not…
Shop Your Back to School Supply List with Music & Arts
Back to school is closer than ever and that means its time to break out the school supply shopping lists! But in between the notebooks and folders, pens and pencils, what is…
Uncommon Musical Instruments
Did you know July 31st is Uncommon Musical Instrument Awareness Day?! For thousands of years humans have pushed the limits, constantly innovating new and unusual ways to make music. Now it’s your…
Learning Pods and Music Education––What Parents Need to Know
With countless families across the US faced with the difficult decision of whether to send their children back to school or to enroll them in online learning programs, some parents are taking…
How to Meaningfully Connect with Your Music Students Online
Forging genuine and enduring connections with students has always been paramount in music education, but it’s never been more important than it is today in the age of the coronavirus. Kids need…
5 Music Teacher Must-Haves for a Successful School Year
When it comes to delivering an amazing music education experience for your students, the most valuable assets you have at your disposal are your personality, energy, and passion for music. But no…