Drum Circles include "free play" for exploration, improvisation, enjoying the groove! But having structured activities bring a lot of fun and satisfaction to the music making group. One source that is very helpful is the Sound Shape Playbook. www.musicrhapsody.com...
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Peace Like A River Is Back With New Activities!
Here’s a little love song and dance from me and the Music Rhapsody Teachers! Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, etc…any day is a good day to spread love and happiness! NEW and IMPROVED! I’ve Got Peace Like a River - a Free Music Box Download that shares...
Goin on a Bike Ride, Feeling Beat, Hearing Rhythm, Creating Verses
There is an order, a sequence of types of activities that will bring musical success. In the area of timing and singing, this is especially true if music is introduced at an early age. Goin’ on a Bike Ride is a delightful little activity for feeling the beat,...
A Song About Laughing & Summer
What a year its been! Put yourself and your students in a great mood by singing and moving to this delightful song (and round!) about laughing and the arrival of summer! I just introduced my after school class to this for singing and Orff. Have a listen, and notice...
A Song About Laughing & Summer
What a year its been! Put yourself and your students in a great mood by singing and moving to this delightful song (and round!) about laughing and the arrival of summer! I just introduced my after school class to this for singing and Orff. Have a listen, and notice...
Make Your Lessons More Musical With Transitions!
TRANSITIONS! Make your lessons more musical! online or live teacher training is smooth, easy transitions with singing and participation between activities. Knowing how to handle transitions in mommy and me classes, preschools and elementary settings are an important...
Story & Song For A Kindergarten Percussion Party
Before you watch my video this week, I’d like to share how I got to this point. This goes WAY BACK! My most vivid memory as a kinder was the day my teacher dumped out the rhythm band box of “instruments” and then called our name to come get one. I...
Vocal Health for Music Teachers – Tips from Lynn and Coach Ann
https://youtu.be/CStHRXR4kP8 Check out this video from our Online Training Coach Ann and I, Tips for Vocal Health. Plan for Vocal Health! Go to the free Downloads in Lynn Kleiner's Music Box for a Saving Your Voice lesson plan and ideas how to teach without...
Traveling and Transportation Theme
Here’s a YouTube playlist of songs from my Travel Theme. From babies to 8th grade, from a car, wagon, boat or plane, there’s a song for your music makers! Even a girl named Sally in a rocket ship!...
Meet Oscar the Cat!
If you have already purchased my new book, you know there is an exciting area called Digital Resources where you can find visuals, manipulatives, videos, student handouts, and more. The exciting part of this area is that I can add to it as we develop more of our songs...