Why I Use the “Soundtrack of My Life” Project Every Year in Middle School Music
Engage middle school music students with the Soundtrack of My Life project—boost reflection, SEL, and musical analysis through personal playlists.
Music-Themed Journal Prompts for Middle & Upper Elementary
Music-Themed Journal Prompts for Middle & Upper Elementary Looking for a meaningful way to get your students thinking critically about music? These Music-Themed Journal Prompts are perfect for sparking reflection, encouraging creativity, and integrating cross-curricular learning in your music classroom. 🛒 Grab your set now: Music-Themed Journal Prompts View this post on Instagram A post […]
Introduce Instrument Families with This Ready-to-Go Resource
Introduce Instrument Families with this Ready-to-Go Resource Are you ready to teach your students all about the instrument families they’ll encounter in music? Whether you’re building a foundation in music appreciation, prepping for an orchestra unit, or adding depth to your general music curriculum, having the right materials is key. That’s where my Instrument Families […]
Why You Need the Genres of Music Intro Lesson & Project in Your Classroom
Why You Need the Genres of Music Intro Lesson & Project in Your Classroom Teaching musical genres can be an exciting yet overwhelming task—especially when students are exposed to so many different styles of music in their daily lives. If you’re looking for a structured, engaging, and comprehensive way to introduce musical genres, the Genres […]
Soundtrack of My Life Project for Music Class
Engage middle school students with the “Soundtrack of My Life” project. Fun, personal, and creative!
Music Listening Activities: Cover Song Comparison
Printable music listening activities. Have your students compare cover songs to their originals by analyzing musical elements.
Movie Soundtrack Analysis – Home Alone
Movie Soundtrack Analysis: Home Alone Do you need one more “last week before the holidays” activity? I don’t know about you, but I’m tired and ready for a break! Lucky for you, I’m offering a great no prep, printable movie soundtrack analysis activity that is sure to engage your students before winter break. Bonus – it’s […]
Music Listening as a Mental Health Strategy
Music Listening as a Mental Health Strategy As music teachers, I’m sure you already know that there is a huge connection between music and our emotions… but do your students know that? We teach them about music theory, analysis, and appreciation, but sometimes we forget to talk about music’s most common use: helping us feel […]
Podcasts for the Music Classroom
Podcasts for the Music Classroom Engaging middle schoolers can sometimes feel like a challenge. We want our students to be critical thinkers and actively engage in music related discussions. We also want to meet them where they’re at and incorporate their interests. So how can you do both? By integrating podcasts into your music classroom. Don’t […]
Music Projects for Middle School Students
3 Music Projects for Middle School Students Are you trying to find engaging project-based learning activities for your middle school music students? Personally, I want my students to deepen their skills as music makers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers when they spend time in my music classroom. Opportunities for playing and performance are important. But […]