Music Education
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Ways to Teach Rhythm and Meter
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Jo Murphy
Kevin Tuck says that there are many ways to teach percussion all of which are effective. His article explores the best aspects of the systems that are commonly used. more...
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Kelley Huston
Young children can be taught much about the orchestra and it's instruments through the use of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. more...
What is Recreational Music Making?
Recreational Music Making (RMM) is a way of learning to play music that focuses on satisfaction, fun and personal expression. more...
How to Plan Diversely Structured Music Classes
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Jo Murphy
Plan carefully to develop trust with students in a cooperative learning environment. Assist music students to develop an ability to be responsible for their own learning. more...
How to Teach Guitar Using YouTube.com Vignettes
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Jo Murphy
The availability of a diverse range of musical vignettes on YouTube.com means that guitar classes can be divided according to ability level as well as musical styles. more...
Create Valentines Songs with Catchy Limericks
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Jo Murphy
Writing Valentines cards can be a fun activity as the students get ready for the friendship of the day. This activity will boost student literacy as they hone IT skills. more...
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Jennifer Wagaman
There are several ways to teach new songs to children. Depending on the mix of students and the difficulty of the song, one method may work better than another. more...
Teaching Rhythm to Kindergarten Students
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Jennifer Wagaman
Be creative and resourceful when teaching kindergarten students about rhythm. more...
Lessons about Sound and Rhythm
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Jennifer Wagaman
Teach students about sound with a video of STOMP, a very popular group that creates music through every day sounds. more...
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Jennifer Wagaman
Teaching beginner piano lessons is a great way to share music with others while making a little money on the side. more...
How to Structure Lyric Writing Classes
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Jo Murphy
Steph Jorna, music teacher from Our Lady's College, talks about writing lyrics. She says,"Keep it simple, and stick to what has stood the test of time." more...
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Jo Murphy
Steph Jorna, music teacher from Our Lady's College, in Australia, claims that music is a challenging yet rewarding subject to teach. more...
African Music and Culture Workshops for Schools
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Jo Murphy
African Connection workshops expose students to culture, history and geography. In a heart-warming multicultural exchange students experience African rhythms and music. more...
Teaching Children Piano Basics
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Emily Adams
Many children will need to understand at least the basics of piano at some point. What can parents, often themselves without musical background, do? more...
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