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Music Appreciation Class Lessons – Timbre, Ensembles, Genres

These are some lessons that I did as a unit on a 4 week school week in a middle school music appreciation class. We discussed the timbres of instruments, different ensembles, and different genres. The recorded music can all be … Continue reading

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The Education that Time Forgot…

They say that those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it, well, according to this article it seems that our educational history has been quickly forgotten. This article is on the newest round of Permissivist Education. Also check … Continue reading

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Encompass Music

Encompass Music I don’t typically do much more on my blog than, well, blog. But I recently decided I should probably start “following” some blogs that might interest me, and check out some of my own followers. One of the … Continue reading

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Website Feature: Making Music Fun .net

One of my go-to websites when I need materials for a private lesson or for a classroom is MakingMusicFun.net  There is a wealth of resources there, particularly helpful to younger students and the parents of these children. There is a … Continue reading

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