Conflict and power struggles in the elementary music classroom can be tricky to manage. On the one hand, you want to diffuse the situation as quickly as possible so you can go on teaching your students, but on the other hand, you may want to ensure that you students re...
Have you wanted to start a singing group at your school, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve taken some of the first steps, feel overwhelmed, and don’t know where to go from there.
If you can relate then this quick guide may help you finally assemble the chorus...
Anything can happen when you go to tea with the Duchess! This fun song can be sung as a round, and is a favorite of my choral students. The included Groovetrack goes through the melody twice and then puts it into a round. This song is a great way to introduce harmony t...
When teaching elementary music, small changes that are easy to implement can make a big difference. Deciding to harness the power of short phrases in teaching is one such change that can yield big success in getting the results you want.
She'll Be coming 'round the mountain is a classic sing-along song that every student should know. Use the included GrooveTrack to get your students movin' and groovin'.
Every music teacher has a vision in their mind of what they want the impact of their teaching career to be. Many times we imagine our students performing at an exceptional level in various ensemble settings, and receiving a top-notch musical education. We imagine that...
My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean is a song with a debated origin. Some think it is about a sailor's bonnie (beautiful) maiden across the sea, others think it was a secret code song honoring "Bonnie Prince Charlie"who was exiled from Britain. Either way spice up this class...
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us and with them comes the holiday rush. It’s well known that student behavior gets a little crazy during this time, and if you add holiday performance responsibilities to this the holiday season can make teaching inc...
Jingle Bells is one of the most recognizable holiday songs. Enjoy this new arrangement of a classic tune and pair it with the included GrooveTrack for a performance-ready addition to any Holiday concert.
