Posts by Zach VanderGraaff

There's nothing wrong with using popular songs in class.  These kids will love hearing their favorite songs as long as they're kid-friendly songs and safe for school.  Finding such...

Rhythms are an essential part of music. This is why we made the Ultimate Guide to Counting Rhythm and Rhythm Syllables.  There are many methods for counting rhythm using different rhythm...

Are you looking for extra resources to extend your students’ musical learning online?  Whether you have access to 1:1 technology in your classroom, there are many uses out there for online...

This is a guest post from the amazing Jane Cavanagh! At rehearsal last week, the conductor of a Sydney-based band I play the flute in, excitedly informed me, "Hey Jane, I arranged a new piece for...

Everyone needs a little pick-me-up on occasion.  Whether for your school, at home, or on a workout, motivational upbeat songs can take you from blah to wow in a few short minutes.  I...

Are you a new recorder player looking for some easy songs to get you started?  Do you want a good list of simple recorder songs for your young students?  When you start introducing or...