Teaching beginner trombones this week at band camp. The focus is playing songs they know by ear, student choice, and fun. Jam tracks, rock tunes, and improv are also big themes in the trombone room!
#musiced #musicteaching #creativemusicking #beingcreativeisfun
#musiced #musicteaching #creativemusicking #beingcreativeisfun
August 25, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Teaching beginner trombones this week at band camp. The focus is playing songs they know by ear, student choice, and fun. Jam tracks, rock tunes, and improv are also big themes in the trombone room!
#musiced #musicteaching #creativemusicking #beingcreativeisfun
#musiced #musicteaching #creativemusicking #beingcreativeisfun
Emily Johnson sets up one of the overarching themes of the entire book with her chapter titled "Stepping Off the Podium." Here is a sneak peek at her fantastic chapter.
#musiceducation #popmused #musicteaching #thewhyandh
If you're interested, grab your copy at: www.amazon.ca/dp/1067848800
#musiceducation #popmused #musicteaching #thewhyandh
If you're interested, grab your copy at: www.amazon.ca/dp/1067848800
August 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Emily Johnson sets up one of the overarching themes of the entire book with her chapter titled "Stepping Off the Podium." Here is a sneak peek at her fantastic chapter.
#musiceducation #popmused #musicteaching #thewhyandh
If you're interested, grab your copy at: www.amazon.ca/dp/1067848800
#musiceducation #popmused #musicteaching #thewhyandh
If you're interested, grab your copy at: www.amazon.ca/dp/1067848800
It is a rewarding job to be sure, but an exhausting one sometimes too! 🎶
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #EducationalQuotes
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #EducationalQuotes
July 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It is a rewarding job to be sure, but an exhausting one sometimes too! 🎶
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #EducationalQuotes
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #EducationalQuotes
So many of our students battle with their inner critics. Some practical tips here on how to tackle self-talk in the practice room. 🎶💙
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #StudentSelfTalk
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #StudentSelfTalk
How to Keep the Critic in Your Head From Wrecking Your Practice Session
Whether through books like The Little Engine That Could or TV ...
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June 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
So many of our students battle with their inner critics. Some practical tips here on how to tackle self-talk in the practice room. 🎶💙
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #StudentSelfTalk
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching #StudentSelfTalk
This pen is quite something. Six colours! A gift from a Reception child in a school I visit once a week, so that I 'can write more songs'. It's made my day. #primaryteaching #musicteaching #receptionclass
April 29, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This pen is quite something. Six colours! A gift from a Reception child in a school I visit once a week, so that I 'can write more songs'. It's made my day. #primaryteaching #musicteaching #receptionclass
Hey, do you know string instrument teachers or have a beginner student at home?
What if the material given to beginner music students for home practice were something that facilitates intuition and gives immediate feedback instead of being just ink on paper?
#violin #viola #musiced #musicteaching
What if the material given to beginner music students for home practice were something that facilitates intuition and gives immediate feedback instead of being just ink on paper?
#violin #viola #musiced #musicteaching
April 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Hey, do you know string instrument teachers or have a beginner student at home?
What if the material given to beginner music students for home practice were something that facilitates intuition and gives immediate feedback instead of being just ink on paper?
#violin #viola #musiced #musicteaching
What if the material given to beginner music students for home practice were something that facilitates intuition and gives immediate feedback instead of being just ink on paper?
#violin #viola #musiced #musicteaching
This TED Ed video offers another way to visualise rhythm, and takes us (and our students) on a journey around the world at the same time. How do you see rhythm? 🤔
#TedEd #MusicTeaching #MusicTeachers #Rhythm
#TedEd #MusicTeaching #MusicTeachers #Rhythm
A different way to visualize rhythm - John Varney
In standard notation, rhythm is indicated on a musical bar line. But there are other ways to visualize rhythm that can be more intuitive. John Varney describes the ‘wheel method’ of tracing rhythm…
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March 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
This TED Ed video offers another way to visualise rhythm, and takes us (and our students) on a journey around the world at the same time. How do you see rhythm? 🤔
#TedEd #MusicTeaching #MusicTeachers #Rhythm
#TedEd #MusicTeaching #MusicTeachers #Rhythm
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Needed music about cities to play to a class this morning. Having 30 six year olds singing 'Downtown' with Petula was the highlight of my day. #petulaclark #primaryteaching #musicteaching
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Needed music about cities to play to a class this morning. Having 30 six year olds singing 'Downtown' with Petula was the highlight of my day. #petulaclark #primaryteaching #musicteaching
The VMTA offers a range of professional development opportunities for our members and the wider instrumental music teaching sector. For more information on our events, visit: buff.ly/3qqzzpW
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#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching MusicTeacherPD #ProfessionalDevelopment
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The VMTA offers a range of professional development opportunities for our members and the wider instrumental music teaching sector. For more information on our events, visit: buff.ly/3qqzzpW
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching MusicTeacherPD #ProfessionalDevelopment
#MusicTeachers #MusicTeaching MusicTeacherPD #ProfessionalDevelopment
I was caught in the wild at @omeaontario chatting about big ideas and having great conversation.
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I was caught in the wild at @omeaontario chatting about big ideas and having great conversation.
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
The rainbow bag is out on tour again for some school Music workshops 🪇Lots of fun teaching music games and activities to staff, building confidence and capacity to deliver high quality Music lessons across the city. Brought my cups along this time too! #CREATELeads #MusicTeaching #ExpressiveArts
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The rainbow bag is out on tour again for some school Music workshops 🪇Lots of fun teaching music games and activities to staff, building confidence and capacity to deliver high quality Music lessons across the city. Brought my cups along this time too! #CREATELeads #MusicTeaching #ExpressiveArts
Are you looking to begin your teaching career? 👀
Check out our BEGINNER TEACHER TOOLKIT, with 5hrs of online learning content plus factsheets and editable templates: buff.ly/3S4LzdC 👈
#beginnerteacher #graduateteacher #musicteaching
Check out our BEGINNER TEACHER TOOLKIT, with 5hrs of online learning content plus factsheets and editable templates: buff.ly/3S4LzdC 👈
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September 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Are you looking to begin your teaching career? 👀
Check out our BEGINNER TEACHER TOOLKIT, with 5hrs of online learning content plus factsheets and editable templates: buff.ly/3S4LzdC 👈
#beginnerteacher #graduateteacher #musicteaching
Check out our BEGINNER TEACHER TOOLKIT, with 5hrs of online learning content plus factsheets and editable templates: buff.ly/3S4LzdC 👈
#beginnerteacher #graduateteacher #musicteaching
A fascinating chat on the importance of grit and perseverance, which we think music fosters extremely well. What do you think?
#musiceducation #musicteaching #musiclessons #grit #perseverance
#musiceducation #musicteaching #musiclessons #grit #perseverance
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | TED Talk Embed
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September 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A fascinating chat on the importance of grit and perseverance, which we think music fosters extremely well. What do you think?
#musiceducation #musicteaching #musiclessons #grit #perseverance
#musiceducation #musicteaching #musiclessons #grit #perseverance
Added some new posters to the room.
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
September 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Added some new posters to the room.
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
Insights into the effectiveness of different memorisation techniques by @charasteliou.bsky.social!!
#musicscience #musicpedagogy #musicteaching #ICMPC18
#musicscience #musicpedagogy #musicteaching #ICMPC18
July 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Insights into the effectiveness of different memorisation techniques by @charasteliou.bsky.social!!
#musicscience #musicpedagogy #musicteaching #ICMPC18
#musicscience #musicpedagogy #musicteaching #ICMPC18
You might have noticed some new products on the website! Stories, activities, bundles, and STICKERS!
Get to the site for more info!
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#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
July 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
You might have noticed some new products on the website! Stories, activities, bundles, and STICKERS!
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
My timetable changes from September so I left a school this morning where I’ve taught ukulele for ten years. Lovely send off from the whole of KS2 and one child has remembered that fiddling with the tuning pegs is a definite no-no. #primaryeducation #musicteaching #ukulele
July 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My timetable changes from September so I left a school this morning where I’ve taught ukulele for ten years. Lovely send off from the whole of KS2 and one child has remembered that fiddling with the tuning pegs is a definite no-no. #primaryeducation #musicteaching #ukulele
This World Music Day, we asked John, our music lecturer, for his top tips for teaching music:
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
June 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This World Music Day, we asked John, our music lecturer, for his top tips for teaching music:
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
We asked John, our music lecturer, for some websites for the teaching of primary music. Here's his top 6 list.
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
June 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
We asked John, our music lecturer, for some websites for the teaching of primary music. Here's his top 6 list.
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
#worldmusicday #musicday2025 #worldmusicday25 #teachmusic #musicteaching #traintoteach #getintoteaching
We tried playing some of our concert music without the sheets.
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
May 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We tried playing some of our concert music without the sheets.
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
Beat your heart out
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#percussion #trio. A bit of #bassdrum and #drum #composer #rhythm #groove #music #sheetmusic #musicteaching #drums
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#percussion #trio. A bit of #bassdrum and #drum #composer #rhythm #groove #music #sheetmusic #musicteaching #drums
Beat your heart out
Beat your heart out is adapted from Vista C, one of the movements from Deranged Drums on Digital Vistas (a concerto for drums and percussion ensembles) and this trio is all about interpretation, contr...
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May 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Beat your heart out
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#percussion #trio. A bit of #bassdrum and #drum #composer #rhythm #groove #music #sheetmusic #musicteaching #drums
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Sand and scrape
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Sand and scrape
A percussion trio using only sandpaper blocks. Score and all parts included in the single pdf with an extra guide to how to make your own inexpensive sandpaper blocks. Duration is approximately 2 mi...
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May 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Sand and scrape
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#percussion #trio using #sandpaper blocks. A bit of #soft #shoe #shuffle or #softshoeshuffle #composer #rhythm #groove #music #sheetmusic #musicteaching #drums
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#percussion #trio using #sandpaper blocks. A bit of #soft #shoe #shuffle or #softshoeshuffle #composer #rhythm #groove #music #sheetmusic #musicteaching #drums