Have you ever been frustrated by the lack of musical terminology your students use? Or have you ever asked your students to describe what they heard in a piece of music… and all you got back was, “It sounds nice” or “It’s loud”, or even worse “the drums play
The new NSW Music Syllabus for Stages 4 and 5 has undergone significant updates, streamlining learning outcomes, refining assessment practices, and placing a greater emphasis on the 6 Elements of Music. These changes align with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines and the Australian Curriculum, ensuring that music
As a music teacher, you know how important it is to have a structured approach to the teaching and learning cycle. But how do you ensure your students make measurable progress? The answer lies in well-defined learning objectives and having simple classroom objective examples for your students. Setting
Why Teaching Band Instrument Names Can Be a Challenge If you’ve ever tried to teach band instrument names in your middle school music class, you know it’s not as simple as handing out a list of musical instruments and calling it a day. Your students may not be a music
As a music teacher, you have the exciting opportunity to introduce your middle school general music students to the foundational figures of rock and roll. Exploring the famous musicians of the 1950s—Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley, and Fats Domino—can help your
Are you striving to make your middle school general music classroom more engaging and effective for the entire year? With the right bundle of resources, you can transform your general music classes and provide a rich, comprehensive musical education. This blog post will be a guide with enough resources
For middle school music educators like you, unlocking the potential of “Simple Music Word Wall Ideas for the Classroom” can revolutionize your teaching approach. Beyond a mere display, a word wall becomes a dynamic tool, enriching students’ grasp of elements of music concepts while transforming your classroom into an
As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the achievements and hard work of your students with some music activities and play some fun music games! What better way to cap off a year of musical learning than with engaging music classroom games? These activities
As a middle school music teacher, you understand the importance of providing engaging and effective resources to help your students learn and practise the basics of rhythm concepts. In this post, you’ll explore several different ideas and strategies for using rhythm theory worksheets in your middle school music classroom,
As a busy music teacher, you’re always on the lookout for fresh and engaging lesson ideas and teaching resources to inspire your middle school music students. With Jazz Music Month just around the corner, now is the perfect time to infuse some swing into your general music curriculum with
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