Thank you for understanding my cancelling of classes this past week. I have had a good amount of time to rest and my body and voice are ready to teach next week! If you still would like to watch the Lesson 4 Online Video go to the link below and fill out the form with your contact info and the reason for needing the online video (teacher sick). You will then purchase the video for Blue Bugs Lesson 4 for $7. Send me the receipt for your purchase (this can be a screenshot, a forwarded email, or any way to prove that you purchased the video) and I will reimburse the cost for the video from your tuition payment.

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Thank you for signing up for the next year of Let's Play Music. I know that we're just at the beginning of Blue Bugs, but it's fun to imagine these sweet kids in the 2nd year of Let's Play Music learning to play the keyboard and increasing their rhythm, chord theory, and music reading skills! I'm glad I'll get to continue teaching them!

Next week is PARENT DAY! I look forward to seeing you all as we continue with Blue Bugs! Bring your tote bags with bells and homework booklets. Thanks!

Jungle Rhythm

Today when we played Jungle Rhythm, we moved to a steady beat, divided and subdivided a beat and it was all done through play! Your students didn't even realize they were subconsciously learning how to perform rhythms! Now this is how music should be taught!

Bill Grogan's Goat

This song has great musical value. We feel the beat and clap on the internal (non-sung) beats. Every time we "play" this activity the students are internalizing how to organize rhythm into time. This is a very complex music skill, but can be done at such a young age!

I've Been to Harlem

Teaching the ear to hear and distinguish between ‘happy’ (major) and ‘sad’ (minor) chords is our objective of this song. We can teach a child to compose their own music based on how they are feeling and how they want the listener to feel. This concept builds sensitive music listeners and caring intuitive individuals. Yep, your right... music actually teaches life lessons and builds character! 

Identifying minor songs is a majorly important skill! Read why here...

Also, watch this video with your student about major and minor! 

I value open and honest communication so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.

Thank you!