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Singing and Online Learning

Singing is central to music classes in primary school. But with many teachers going online, we are facing new challenges that none of us were trained for. In all of my music teacher circles, people are asking for tips on

Janine 28. June 20203. September 2020 Teacher Tips, Technology No Comments Read more

Teaching with Halloween Songs

Although I’ve found myself acknowledging fewer holidays in my classes over the years, many students are still looking to make connections to some of the more popular holidays. Halloween is one. Last year I wrote about a silly song you

Janine 10. October 201620. October 2016 Song No Comments Read more

Singing Games

I’ve just had a refreshing return to my roots! Today was the last day of a three-day Kodály course with Dr. James Cuskelly. It’s been fifteen years since I was really focused on the Kodály Method, but it was just

Janine 24. June 20151. December 2016 Thoughts, Whole class activity No Comments Read more

Holiday Concerts

It’s that time of year again. As an international teacher, you would think there is even less pressure to put on a holiday-themed concert. The end of term lends itself to a culminating performance, sure, but with such a diverse

Janine 20. December 201418. July 2015 Performance, Thoughts No Comments Read more

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