Posts by Zach VanderGraaff

Do you want to set your students up for musical success? Are you looking for different ways to engage all students in stretching their voices? Vocal warm ups are key to getting elementary...

I’m asked all the time by parents and music teachers what the best instruments for elementary students are.  The best instrument for elementary kids depends on the age of the student, their...

Are you looking for folk dances to do at different grade levels?  It seems like I’ve been doing a ton of work with folk dance lately both with my students and in presenting. I’ve even...

Do you want to be a music teacher but you’re missing a degree? Are you wanting to make some extra money teaching?  I’m asked this by young people looking to pick a career path and by...

Have you ever struggled with what to do with Kindergarten that day?  Do you ever wish you had some killer songs in your back pocket to pull out when you need to wow the kids and get total...

Are you looking for a fun pentatonic song to include in your classroom?  The song, Old King Glory on the Mountain, has been a staple in my classroom for years.  Old King Glory is a...