Do you have favorite activities to teach rhythm and counting? There are so many methods for counting rhythm. From the traditional ‘1 and 2 and’ system to the ‘ta, ti-ti’ Kodaly syllables, and beyond. There could certainly be a debate about the most effective counting method for teaching rhythms. But,
Do you have a favorite rhythm game or activity to use in your music lessons? Rhythm is something that always needs review, so you can never have too many rhythm games and activities up your sleeve! I’ve put together a list of 10 rhythm games that can be used to
The first day of music class is an exciting time for both teachers and students! New possibilities and musical adventures await! But, it’s also a little bit scary (not just for students, but for the teacher too!). New faces, personalities, and maybe a best friend from last year who isn’t
Are you looking for fun, fast-paced rhythm review activities that keep students engaged while also assessing rhythm reading or aural skills? How about one that can be used in both classroom settings, as well as private lessons? The poison rhythm game is all these things, for a refreshing change from sight-clapping rhythms!
Are you looking for ways to incorporate the Chinese New Year into your elementary music lessons? Although it’s often referred to as ‘Chinese’ New Year, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, and it is a wonderful opportunity to expose students to music and instruments from around the
Do you use holiday books for teaching music? If you’re looking for some easy additions to your December music lessons that the kids will love, try adding in some holiday kids’ books. Holiday children’s books are a great way to catch the spirit of the season and introduce music at
Looking for music and movement activity ideas? Check out these 7 fun music activities using music cards!
Music lessons for kids are one of the best gifts you can give them! In an ideal world, all kids would have access to music lessons at school or with a private teacher. But, for a variety of reasons, traditional music lessons aren’t always possible. Online music lessons for kids
Teaching preschoolers about the piano can be tricky when they aren’t able to sit on the bench for more than a couple minutes at a time. Use these fun preschool piano activities to help teach the names of the keys. Why teach piano to preschoolers? If you’re looking for more
Tchaikovsky is not as familiar a name as say Beethoven or Mozart, but he is one of the people you have almost definitely heard the music of. Tchaikovsky for kids especially, is one of the best composers to introduce. The most well-known music that Tchaikovsky wrote is the music for
