Three vocal exploration ideas

Three vocal exploration ideas

Looking for ways to improve your students' pitch-matching? Vocal exploration is such a great way for students to get into their head voices...and it's so much fun! Here are three quick ways to get students exploring their voices, especially around Halloween!#1: "Ghosts in the House" by Kazuno KoharaThis is a really fun book, especially around Halloween! For vocal exploration, you could have students...

Five Favorite Pins of October

Five Favorite Pins of October

We are well into autumn (and still, the weather is amazing!) Since it is October, it is time for my October Linky Party!If you are a music education blogger, see the directions at the end of this blog for how to link up. Here are my five latest favorite pins!#1: Generate your own newspaper articleThis is a VERY neat tool! Click on the picture below to see the original source of the pin.The idea is...

Three fun activities for your music room

Three fun activities for your music room

Today, I'm blogging with three fun activities for your music room, that have worked well for my students and I!#1: "Sunshine on my Shoulders" book by Christopher Canyon, words by John DenverThis is a beautifully illustrated book by Christopher Canyon; you can see it by clicking on the picture below.You can put on the recording of the song as you turn the pages. It's a great opportunity to discuss...

Three ways to get your students moving

Three ways to get your students moving

Today I'm blogging about three ways to get your students moving in music class!#1:  Eric Chapelle's "Movement for Creative Dance"I found out about this CD series from a colleague I taught with at my last school. This is a wonderful CD set to help foster creativity and movement in your music room! Click on the picture below to view the CD on West Music (the link will take you to CD #2, but there...