You don’t want to forget to teach music in your homeschool!
Why?
Here are just a few reasons to teach music in your homeschool: Music reaches a part of the brain that other subjects don’t. Those who study music typically receive higher test scores on tests such as the SAT and ACT. Music allows students to relate math to the real world. And, music is fun!
But, I know that teaching music can be truly elusive for a non-musical mom. I have some suggestions to make it possible for every homeschool mom to include music in her homeschool!
Teach Music with the Library
You will find so many items at your local library that you can use for teaching music in your homeschool. Check out picture books about composers and musicians. Find CDs of “The Best of” for each of those composers.
Look up specific musical topics such as musical theater, sound, the orchestra, or rock music to find books to read and enjoy.
Older students can check out some interesting books about music appreciation or music history. See a list I compiled of great books for music appreciation here. One of my favorites is The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Music History by Michael Miller.
Check out movies, too! Some fun musicals include The Sound of Music and Annie. Or, there are movies about composers such as Beethoven Lives Upstairs for younger kids or Amadeus for a high schooler.
Teach Music With Your Streaming Service
Another very easy way a non-musical mom can include music education in her homeschool is to utilize a streaming service. Check out Spotify, Amazon Prime, or even YouTube to find ready-made playlists such as “Kid-Friendly Jazz,” “50 Great ’60s Rock Songs,” or “The Best of Mozart.” Check out the article 15 Ways to Use Amazon Prime Music in Your Homeschool for more playlist suggestions.
Teach Music with Online Composer Study Courses
To help out all homeschool moms, I’ve written a number of music appreciation courses at the online school Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com. Composer Study is one of the most popular topics, especially since it’s a cornerstone of both the Charlotte Mason and Classical Education homeschool methods. Three of the courses deal specifically with a variety of composers throughout the ages: Music Appreciation: Middle Ages Thru Classical Period, Music Appreciation of the Romantic Era, and 20th Century Music Appreciation.
What’s so nice about these courses is that they are so versatile. They were specifically written for high schoolers who can use them for high school credit in Fine Arts. But, I’ve also used them to teach music to my younger kids at home, as well as at a homeschool co-op for grades K-12.
Middle ages
Tough choice. Between Romantic & Middle Ages
I’d like to have the Romantic Era.
Romantic
My choice would be Middle Ages through Classical Period.
I’d love the 20th Century course, and I’d learn a lot too!
Hard to choose a musical period, but I guess the Middle Ages through Classical.
I would love the Romantic Era.
They all look wonderful. If I had to choose only one, I think I’d be most interested in the 20th Century. Thank you for this opportunity!
I was planning on purchasing the 20th century course for my high school senior but I’d rather win it!
I have no idea! I’d love any of the three, really!
I would love to do the Middle Ages class!
I’m not familiar enough to choose!
Middle ages, since that will correlate best with our history studios.
Romantic Period
I am most interested in Through the Classical Period, but they all would be wonderful.
Romantic!
20th century
All three sound equally interesting!
I would love to have the Middle Ages Curriculum. These all look fantastic.
Thank you for the opportunity to enter your music resource giveaway. I am looking for easy, inexpensive ways to add music education to our homeschool.
We so enjoyed her curriculum on Musicals! It makes me want to try out the high school music appreciation curriculum. The Middle Ages through Classical period would incorporate with our history beautifully this year.
20th Century would be the best. My son is studying modern world history this year.
I would like the 20th Century music study the most.
Probably the Middle Ages through Classical
Yeah! This is exciting! I love the idea of adding music to our homeschool.
I’d love to get the 20th Century music appreciation course. We’ve studied lots of classical and romantic composers, but this would be a great addition to our studies.
i think id like the middle ages. that sounds fascinating! 🙂 we love music!
I would love the middle ages to classical period.
Thanks so much for the give-away! I would be wanting the Romantic Era study!
We love the interesting lessons by Gena Mayo and would like the 20th century one the most.
I don’t know music so this will be a learning experience for my kids and I.
I’ve already purchased the Middle Ages course, so I am interested in checking out the Romantic & 20th Century to work on later!
I am very excited about the 20th century music appreciation course to go along with our modern American history studies.
I am most interested in the 20th century course.
I prefer the Romantic era , I think. Altough it is hard to choose….
Music education could use a boost in our homeschool. This would be great.