How to Teach Pop Music Appreciation in Middle School
Try these different ways to make middle school music students engaged with music appreciation by using pop music singers.
Engaging Students in Their Learning
Does this sound familiar? It is the start of a new school year. Both teachers and students are excited about the potential of a new year. Classes and timetables are… Read more Engaging Students in Their Learning →
Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking in the Classroom
Everyone is born with the ability to think critically and creatively. However, as teachers we often see both creativity and critical thinking skills stifled in preference for more “academic” pursuits.… Read more Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking in the Classroom →
How to Make the 12 Bar Blues Chords Fun to Play in Your Music Lessons
What are the 12 Bar Blues Chords? The 12 Bar Blues chords are the first, fourth and fifth chords from any given scale or key signature. There are several variations… Read more How to Make the 12 Bar Blues Chords Fun to Play in Your Music Lessons →
10 Inspiring Quotes for the Music Classroom Bulletin Board
This year try using these 10 inspirational music quotes to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. These inspiring music quotes will help your music students to remember why they enjoy… Read more 10 Inspiring Quotes for the Music Classroom Bulletin Board →
How to Make Your Blues Music History Lessons Fun
Blues Music History There is a lot of debate around Blues Music History, mainly because it was not documented very well at the time. A brief, and considerably basic explanation… Read more How to Make Your Blues Music History Lessons Fun →
How to Teach Music Terms for Tempo the Easy Way
As a musician, understanding the music terms for tempo will greatly improve your performances and music appreciation or listening skills. There are several music terms for tempo, and the majority… Read more How to Teach Music Terms for Tempo the Easy Way →
What is Tonality in Music
What is Tonality in Music? What is Tonality in Music? Tonality in music is intricately linked to both melody and harmony. Simply put, tonality in music refers to the overall… Read more What is Tonality in Music →
What is Texture in Music?
What is Texture in Music? What is texture in music? Texture in music, and what it means in music, is quite different to what most people think texture means in… Read more What is Texture in Music? →
What is Structure in Music
What is Structure in Music? Structure, or Form, in music refers to the arrangement and order of the parts or sections of the music. The structure of a piece of… Read more What is Structure in Music →
What is Timbre in Music
What is Timbre in music? Timbre in music refers to unique sound quality that a voice or instrument creates when making a sound in a piece of music. When you… Read more What is Timbre in Music →
What is Rhythm in Music?
What is rhythm in music? The simplest definition for what is rhythm in music is – the arrangement of notes of different lengths. A different way of thinking about what… Read more What is Rhythm in Music? →