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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
The 8 Elements of Music are, in alphabetical order, Dynamics, Form, Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Texture, Timbre and Tonality. Each of the elements of music are like an ingredient in a… Read more What are the 8 Elements of Music? →
Find out how to create digital lessons using your existing worksheets for your middle school and general music classes. These simple step by step instructions will show you how to create an interactive worksheet for use with your online and distance learning classes.
Depending on where you live, you are either starting to wind down and trying to get to the end of year without using too much energy OR you will soon… Read more The Secret to Surviving this Time of Year Stress Free →
Many years ago, in my second year of teaching, I was shocked, and a little horrified that I was to teach the Recorder to my Year 7 and 8 Music… Read more How to Teach Recorder Like a Boss →
