Disclaimer: Affiliate links are included. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions I have expressed are my own. I have had the chance to play around inside Jerald's Simon's Cool Songs Club and wanted to share a bit about it. If you are familiar...
Putting Together the “Puzzle” of Lesson Schedules (Music Teacher Tip #16)
If you have ever put together a fall schedule, then you know what I'm talking about when I say it's like putting together a puzzle. Student, A needs to switch over to Wednesdays at 4 pm while student B needs to move up an hour, then let's not forget students C, F, G,...
Comic Strip Music Composition
Each year I try to have at least one composition project for my students to work on. Over the years we have enjoyed doing creative story compositions. This year my students and I had a SUPER time with the A.N.T.H.E.M. program. Because of the superhero theme, I wanted...
The Sheet Music Heist
Dissonance has been up to no good. He has caused chaos in the sheet music world causing the notes to crash into each other. He must be stopped before music as we know it is completely destroyed! Luckily the Superhero Apprentices are ready to help! Each challenge will...
Sphere Teaching Manipulative (Music Teacher Tip #3)
Music Teacher Tip #3: Hoberman Sphere I have been using a Hoberman Sphere in my teaching for years now. So what does a sphere have to do with music? Watch this short video and find out! Do you have a tip or trick to share? We would love to hear it! Just click the...
Music Teacher Tips and Tricks
I'm really excited about a new collaboration project that involves YOU! I strongly believe that we all have something to share. And as a teacher, I know you have experienced that "one" tip or trick that has made all the difference. Whether it's teaching tips, lesson...
Mastermind Lesson
About 6 months ago, I was trying to think of a way I can add more time to use games in my studio. I hold group lessons and camps throughout the year and occasionally we will have some time in a lesson, but I have so many games that I have not even touched yet! I knew...
Strive for 5!
We are about 8 weeks into the school year now and while students are getting settled into their routine, sports have been starting to take over in their mindset. As we know there are ups and downs in how busy students are. Sometimes it feels like some of them are...
Music is My Superpower FREEBIE
I just wanted to share a printable I made for my students to kick off the new school year and our new superhero theme, A.N.T.H.E.M. Feel free to use it with your students if you would like! Download the printable below...
A.N.T.H.E.M. A Superhero Practice Incentive Music Program
I'm SUPER excited to announce that the new practice incentive theme, A.N.T.H.E.M. has been released. This year students will be training to become musical superheroes! If you have done a superhero theme in the past, trust me, you will want to do it again as it...