Back when my boys were young and we were still new to homeschooling, I purchased Music Ace Deluxe. Over the past 7 or so years we have made good use of this amazing program. It truly does make learning music theory fun. I’ve used this with a child as young as…
Several years ago we took some time to appreciate classical and modern music artists in our homeschool day. While they pick up on music listened to around the home, I decided to put together a study that would help them recognize different classical composers as well as appreciate and identify…
Art is fun! A couple of years ago I stumbled on a unique idea that combines art, music, and active little kids. It takes the concept of musical chairs and adapts it slightly. How to play Set up stations with paper, paint, paintbrushes, and cups of water. I did five…
When my oldest son was almost 9, we purchased a guitar and a DVD program for him to start learning how to play. I started him out in the Alfred’s Kid’s Guitar Course and required him to practice 10 minutes per school day. I realize 10 minutes isn’t very much, but…
Our Connect the Thoughts music history study led to ooohs and aaahs when they pointed us in the direction of these Youtube videos of Bach’s music. They not only set my little girl to dancing, but they were a perfect fit for my visual spatial learner. And there are plenty…
We have started an introduction to music appreciation this school year. I wanted to introduce my children to the classical composers as well as modern artists. While they pick up on music listened to around the home, I put together a study that would help them recognize different classical…
My boys are taking trumpet lessons this year. I give them their lessons at home. While their instrument of choice is not the trumpet I am using this year to help them understand the dedication and work that goes into learning an instrument. While I am not an expert trumpet…
