I don't think classical music should be the only thing we teach in the music education world, but I do think it's worth making an intentional part of our curriculum.  In my experience...

Are you looking for great books to help your students move in music class?  Combining literature with music is a great way to build better connections in the brain while still staying focused...

Music teachers tend to have a love-hate relationship with marches.  In my experience working with many music teachers, they tend to either think fondly about their time in a marching band or...

In almost every music teacher interview, you’re asked a question about why kids should get music. There are a ton of answers you can give, but I think the most effective one answers: What...

First-grade music is a fun place to be! They have all the energy of Kindergarten, but they're much less like herding cats!  The folk songs and music games are simple and usually quick, but...

Of all the grade levels I teach for music, the second-grade music classroom is one of my favorites.  For some reason, many of my favorite songs fit best with this age group.  Whether...