Teaching movement in elementary music is really so much fun. After you get over the fear of doing it and step out of your comfort zone, you’ll notice yourself loving it more and more. When you gain confidence in any area of your teaching, your students will respond and have just as much confidence. Don’t […]
Month: September 2018
Teaching Songwriting in Elementary Music Isn’t Scary
As a music teacher, when you hear the words “compose music” you probably instantly think of Beethoven or Mozart. When you hear “songwriting”, your mind goes more towards Taylor Swift. But, teaching songwriting in elementary music isn’t either of those things. In fact, teaching your students to compose actually doesn’t even involve lyrics at all. […]
Juggling Teaching and Motherhood – As a Music Teacher
You went to school to be a teacher, spending long hours studying, in the practice rooms, and also juggling that college life. But, in the back of your head, you’re also excited to become a mom one day. You push that thought back in your mind, because after all, you’re just in college and are […]