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Opening a Zip File
If you are having problems opening up a zip file resource you downloaded you will want to continue reading this post.
Pirate Themed Music Resource Roundup
Ahoy Me Hearties! September 19th is “Talk Like a Pirate” Day! Are ye ready? Ye best get planning. Luckily I have made things easy for you! Below ye will find a roundup of music resources fittin’ for a Captain! Whether ye teach a crew of students or individually, there is something for everyone! Now batten down the hatches and get to work!
Practice Incentive Programs | Part 2
Part 2 of 2 highlighting Music Educator Resources practice incentive programs.
Practice Incentive Programs | Part 1
Part 1 of 2 highlighting Music Educator Resources practice incentive programs.
Journey To Hidden Treasures: A Practice Incentive Program
Avast Ye! Arrrr ye ready for a new practice incentive program this year? The crew is setting sail on a Journey to Hidden Treasures! A pirate-themed practice adventure where you will find gold, gems, and digital escape room challenges are all intertwined in the...
Forte! A free online lesson platform
Guest post by Lucas Carbonneau Ah, summertime. The season of family vacations, fresh lemonade, and laying by the pool. Though we’re all enjoying the sunshine, music teachers often worry about how to work around their students’ summertime commitments. Music teachers...
Take it Outside! 5 Outdoor Music Games to Play with Your Students
I recently finished my summer camp a couple weeks ago. This year I called it Music Theory Mania because it was all about playing a ton of music games. I knew I wanted to do some outdoor games but wasn't sure how early the Arizona summer heat would rear its ugly head....
Review: PlayScore 2
When PlayScore 2 approached me and asked if I would review their app, I visited the app store to download it. Lo and Behold, I already had it but hadn't used it yet! Boy was I missing out all this time. What is this Music Magic? PlayScore 2 is the kind of app, that...
Choosing One Word to Inspire
Have you ever thought about choosing one word to inspire you throughout the year? They say about 8% of people actually achieve their New Years resolutions. That really doesn't surprise me. Of course, it all starts with good intentions, but as you know we can have good...
Pop With Music!
Awhile back ago I was looking for an excuse to purchase a pop it fidget toy. Now one might ask, why would I need an excuse? Ha, ha! Well, technically I don't, but I'm trying really hard not to buy things that will end up just collecting dust later. So I needed to find...