This year has been a challenging year for everyone. Teachers had to adapt their lessons for so many different requirements – virtual and in person. One of the more difficult activities for music teachers to adapt was movement lessons. I always loved teaching on “Folk...
Although social media might be the furthest thing on your list for professional development, Instagram is currently a rockstar when it comes to connecting with other music teachers and really and truly feeling like part of a community. If you aren’t already using this...
Many of you know of or have been to workshops given by the always fun and thought-provoking Dr. Artie Almeida. And no doubt you have used her listening ideas found in the book, “Parachutes and Ribbons and Scarves, Oh My!” Yeah, Me too! Fun times! But have...
Music classrooms are utilizing technology more than ever. Whether your kids are 1:1 or you have just a handful of devices to check out, you probably have experience working with these new gadgets. Most of us know about the great music technology out there like Google...
Last year I held a Nutcracker Music camp with my piano students. This was something I have done before with great success as there are always so many fun things we can do with The Nutcracker. One of my favorite activities is using flashlights to help the kids learn...
I sat observing a music teacher teach a song. As she said, “Come on just one more time and you guys will have it,” the kids rolled their eyes. It was only the 6th or 7th time she had said “one more time.” Although she was much older and had...
