The Hidden Curriculum of Music: Confidence, Creativity, and Character
Walk into any music classroom, and you might hear scales, laughter, and the occasional offbeat tambourine. But listen closer, and you’ll hear something far more profound taking shape — the development of confidence, creativity, and character. These lessons, though not written on any curriculum map, form the hidden curriculum of music education — one that quietly builds the very traits our world needs most. Let’s get into it!
Teaching Humanity Through Harmony
There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens in the music classroom—not the kind that dazzles with lights or applause, but the kind that changes hearts. When students step into a space where rhythm, melody, and voice collide, something deeply human begins to take shape. Let’s get into it!
More Than Notes: Why Music Education is Society’s Cultural Lifeline
In a world that feels increasingly divided—politically, socially, and spiritually—music remains one of the few forces that can unite us Let’s get into it!
Let Us Breathe: Why Music Teachers Need Room to Create
Admin and leadership have the ability to support and breathe life into amazing music programs, and the power to choke it out, intentional or not. It’s hard running a school, however we must challenge our leadership to support us as music educators and allow us the space to create and craft a beautiful program! Let’s get into it!
“Building Bridges: Why Communication Is the Lifeblood of Music Education”
When music teachers stop connecting with families and the wider school community, programs begin to fade. But when we build bridges — sharing updates, inviting parents in, and celebrating growth — our programs come alive.
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Building Strong Foundations: Why Music Theory Matters for Young Learners
Theory is the foundation of so much music making! Let’s start investing in teaching our youngest students and help build them up for amazing musical success! Let’s get into it!
Why Music Matters
Music matters in an educational system that is constantly telling us as educators and students otherwise. Let’s get into it!