TIDEO This circle game and song is fantastic for teaching barred sixteenth notes, and my kids always loved the dance that went along with it. You can read about how I taught the dance and download free rhythm cards for differentiation HERE. You can also teach this...
Take a catchy melody, lyrics about food, and a fun dance, and you’ve got the makings of a classic elementary song that your kids will love. CIRCLE DANCE Below is a video showing how to do the dance that accompanies the song. It’s a good idea to be...
Last week I wrote a blog post focusing on posture, breath support, and articulation with recorders. You can read that HERE. This week, I’ll be focusing on recorder repertoire. I’ll be going over some ideas on how to maintain proper technique, use engaging...
Have you noticed lately that recorders seem to be a hot topic among memes this year? Usually it says something along the lines of, “Here’s this torture device that your kid will bring home this year. Love, your sadistic music teacher.” Personally, I...
Having a million things to do at the beginning of the year is overwhelming. It’s hard to stay focused when so many things need your attention. So you decide to make a to-do list. You feel accomplished when you’ve tackled every task. But what happens when...
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