Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to spread the love than by combining music and creative fun? I’m thrilled to share a special Valentine’s-themed “Color by Pitch” activity that your budding musician will adore. This fun and educational worksheet not only celebrates the holiday but also helps students strengthen their note-reading skills on the bass clef. And the best part? It’s completely free! Simply join my email list, and I’ll send it straight to your inbox for you to download and print. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Music Theory Printable”
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Spring Music Activities Round-Up
Spring has sprung, and what better way to embrace the season’s joy than through music? Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just looking for creative ways to engage your family, here is a collection of some of my most popular spring music activities. Continue reading “Spring Music Activities Round-Up”
A Peek At Our Homeschool (7th Grade Edition)
While this blog is typically a place where I share musical resources and piano practice tips, one of my most popular blog posts to date has been from last year when I shared the curriculum and approach I use to homeschooling our [then] 6th grade daughter. As we head into her 7th grade year, I thought I would do a similar post where I give you a peek into our homeschooling set-up for the year.
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Why Music History Matters.
Does your child ever ask you, “Why do I need to know this?”
Sometimes it can be a difficult question to answer. I remember asking my trigonometry teacher that question in high school. Every now and then, a piano student will ask me such a question when we’re going over a challenging concept. I might be explaining the theory behind diminished 7ths and a student will politely ask, “Ms. Carly? Why do I need to know this?” Continue reading “Why Music History Matters.”
Women in Music
Because March is Women’s History Month, let’s take a moment to learn about and celebrate five great women in music history.
Nora Holt (1885-1974)
Nora Holt was born in Kansas City. She was the first African American in the United States to receive a master’s degree in music. Singing at night clubs and parties in Paris, Monte Carlo and London, she was known as a free-spirited socialite of the Harlem Renaissance. She co-founded the National Association of Negro Musicians and worked as a music critic for the black newspaper, Chicago Defender. Continue reading “Women in Music”
