Don’t Move Too Fast A big question is why are you teaching solfege? There is a big difference between knowing some random syllables and being able to apply them. If introduction is your goal, then it’s ok to move quickly. But if you want students to be able to use the...
So let me first say that by “non-traditional” I mean the music that is “traditionally” taught in music classrooms: Western Classical, folk songs, traditional cultural music, and sometimes jazz. By “Non-Traditional” I mean popular music (radio music), video games,...
One of the biggest challenges with distance learning is engagement. When you don’t have instruments, singing games, social interaction, face to face contact, etc…. (sorry to be a downer for a moment!), it can be a massive challenge to keep kids engaged....
Melissa Stouffer here from Mrs. Stouffer’s Music Room. Teaching can be hard enough, but when you are in your first classroom, some of those things can be overwhelming. If I could go back and tell brand new me seven things, these are what I’d tell myself....
Right now, I’m working on my Masters. It eats up SO much of my free time, but I’m fighting that by trying to take back some of my time. I’ve been looking for ways to be more productive, and be more organized going into the week. I thought this...
