Just like a garden, musical skills require regular care, exploration, and growth to flourish. Each step in nurturing is an important one as we teach our students to tend to their musical garden.
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Motivating Students to Play Music During Summer Break (Music Teacher Tip #38)
ummer break is a much-needed time for students to relax, unwind, and recharge for the upcoming school year. Helping students stay connected to music during their break can be a challenge, but with creative ideas, it’s possible.
Whether you continue teaching throughout the summer or opt for a well-deserved break, my aim is that these ideas empower your students to sustain their musical progress while enjoying their time off.
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...
Free Practice Boost Webinar!
I am really excited to invite you to an upcoming free practice boost webinar! It's happening real soon on Monday, February 15th at 9am MST/11am EST. This is the time of year when we start seeing our students slip into a practice slump. Several years ago, I noticed...
Mid-Year Practice Boost
The holidays have come and gone and the school year is now half over, winter blues may even be setting in which means it's time for a mid-year practice boost! Last year, I mentioned that I did a spring semester kickoff for the first time. A semester kickoff is the...
Strive for 5! (Music Teacher Tip #23)
Strive for 5 is something I started last year with my students to boost practice slumps. You can read the original post here, but I wanted to share a little bit more in depth about Strive for 5 and share what I did last year in comparison to what I am doing this year....
ASMTA Conference Sessions: Tradition and Innovation Part 1
I just returned from our state conference in Flagstaff, AZ. If you are not familiar with northern AZ, it's where the rest of the state goes to visit when it's too hot. Arizona is quite an amazing state because you can go from 115 degree weather in the middle of the...
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