Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
There’s exciting new resources coming this month to both Music Box and Music Rhapsody Members, designed to make your school year easier and more FUN! To see levels of membership, click here.
BIG NEWS! For those of you who are asked to do a holiday or winter concert, the NEW BOOK AND CD is only a week or two away!!!
SAVE THE DATE!
September 28, 2019, 9am – 1pm
Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures
A workshop to help you plan your holiday and winter lessons and concerts.
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
(Details and Los Angeles location coming soon!)
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
The children love the lessons, and you love your job! That’s what happens when you teach the right thing at the right time. Students are more engaged and successful, and you’re happier because of it!
As a new teacher, I can remember being so excited after attending my first year of Orff workshops, and taking it all back to the classroom only to be disappointed that it didn’t work. That’s because I had yet to understand the important foundation the students needed.
I love sharing lessons with teachers, so you can skip the struggles of what goes when!
Watch the video for a few ideas on how to introduce chord changes before Orff instruments.
Considering some new lessons for elementary? Let me know if you have any questions! I’m happy to guide you to the options. Scope and Sequence available too. Take a peek at Rhythm Readers, Melody Makers and Recorder Rookies.
It’s almost time for our favorite summer story, Froggy Learns to Swim! If you don’t have it yet, this great summer lesson is available here in Music Box. If you’re not a member, we hope to see you soon!
And… if you have done training, become a Music Rhapsody member and get FIVE sets of lesson plans with your first $25 monthly payment – you get to choose! That’s between 50-56 lesson plans (or 100+ if you only have 30 minute lessons) in the age groups you want. AND it includes the recordings and video of the activities.
As always, thanks for your support and suggestions!
Online Teacher Training
Live Teacher Training
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
It’s concert season, and that means I finished another Songs of the Sea concert today! The children decorated our concert venue with scuba men, jellyfish, and of course, Larry the Lobster! Look closely and see that the scuba men are made with a picture of the student’s face! So cute! This ocean theme just never disappoints. If you are doing camps or classes this summer, grab some ideas from Music Box!
Why Teacher Training?
It’s Flexible. Use the program in a variety of ways to fit each teacher’s situation.
It’s Engaging. Teachers love the high level of musicality while being PLAYFUL.
It’s Educational. Offers something unique and challenging for every age and developmental level from infants through elementary.
It’s Orff-based. Based on an active Orff Schulwerk approach to music: Sing, Move, Play, and Create.
It’s a Party! Teachers love participating in live music-making activities with each other throughout the 4-day intensive course.
But don’t take my word for it…
“This was the best workshop I’ve taken in my career!” – Shaylon, NY,
“Lynn is an amazing teacher! I love this program.” – Kristin, CA
“Seeing a Lynn Kleiner workshop is great, but attending the 4-day course gives a complete overview of the program. I highly recommend attending Lynn’s training.” – Al, NY
Listen to what a teacher has to say here!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Wow, just in time for a Mother’s Day celebration, my son and I finished 38 recordings with vocals and accompaniment tracks for my upcoming book Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures! I’m so excited!
And, to make it an EXTRA happy Mother’s Day for me, my daughter is here in Los Angeles because she’s playing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic the next two weeks.
Whether you are a mom or not, you are all raising musical children, so Happy Mother’s Day!
Some of you have already enjoyed one song that I will share on the new album, have a listen to the LOVE, featuring my son Luc!
This song has been a great one for the end of the year kindergarten graduation. Give some love and thanks to the parents, principals, and anyone else who has helped along the way. The download includes 4 recordings (slow, fast, slow instrumental, fast instrumental), movement directions, lyrics and music. Find it here.
As always, Music Box members, use your coupon code for 25% off or purchase directly from Music Box Downloads.
Need more ideas for Kindergarten Graduation and end of the year celebrations? Use the SEARCH feature in Music Box and you find all sorts of fun options!
Oh no, little music maker!!! Don’t throw that maraca!
When your little music maker throws their instrument – those of us working with young children know this is something that usually comes up! Visit Music Box and share how you could handle this or read what’s there now. There are plenty of other great forums there too!
Wow, can’t believe the Redondo Beach Teacher Training Course is only ONE MONTH AWAY! Hope to see you this summer or at least see you online! Sign up for an online training tour here!
Happy Music Making
Aug 13, 2024 | Early Childhood, Orff Training
My live teacher training in LA and NYC is a month away, and I couldn’t be more excited! BUT, I couldn’t help but notice all of the teachers who mentioned that despite how much they wanted to come, they weren’t able to make the trip because of distance or their summer schedule.
Online Training is ALWAYS available, anytime and anywhere! Enjoy all the benefits of teacher training from the comfort of your own home. Here are just a few things you’ll get:
- Detailed Training Handbook with over 90 pages of instruction
- A complete lesson plan for each of the 8 age groups covered in training
- Corresponding videos for the lesson plans, taught by Lynn Kleiner
- Lyric sheets and musical notation of songs from sample lessons in each age group
- Sample Lesson-at-a-Glance classroom aid
- Supporting documents, including: Teaching Early Childhood & Elementary Music Education and How to Introduce Orff Instruments and Use Them Successfully
- Classroom Policies and Set Up
- Coaching conversations
- Video lessons for playing instruments used by the teacher (Ukulele, Sopranino Recorder)
- Quick Quizzes to make sure you have grasped the important points
- Once training (live or online) has been completed, you will receive your official Certificate showing successful completion, 32 hours of professional development
- And you will be eligible for Music Rhapsody Membership and live training for half tuition!
Take a peek!
ONLINE TOUR AND Q & A This Thursday!
Join Teacher Ann this Thursday 5/16 for a FREE Online Tour and Q&A at 3 pm and 6 pm PST. We’ll answer all of your questions regarding Online and Live Training, Curriculum, Membership options, and more. We can’t wait!
RSVP HERE!
Happy Music Making!
