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3 Simple Ways a Non-Musical Mom Can Teach Music in Her Homeschool

by Gena Mayo 38 Comments

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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!

Are you a non-musical homeschool mom? Take a look at 3 ways to teach music using tools that will help with musical instruction and appreciation.

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 and Composer Study with a Streaming Service. 3 Simple Ways a Non-Musical Mom can Teach Music in her Homeschool. Encouraging Moms at Home.

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.

Teach Music in Homeschool Using the Study-A-Composer Printable Pack freebie. 3 Simple Ways a Non-Musical Mom can Teach Music in her Homeschool. Encouraging Moms at Home.

 

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  1. Kerry Fritz says

    August 23, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    Middle ages

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  2. Patsy Foy says

    August 23, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Tough choice. Between Romantic & Middle Ages

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  3. kaka135 says

    August 23, 2017 at 5:03 PM

    I’d like to have the Romantic Era.

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  4. Stacy Smiles says

    August 23, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    Romantic

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  5. Audrey Thomas says

    August 23, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    My choice would be Middle Ages through Classical Period.

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  6. Ginette says

    August 23, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    I’d love the 20th Century course, and I’d learn a lot too!

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  7. ROBIN GUERTIN says

    August 23, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Hard to choose a musical period, but I guess the Middle Ages through Classical.

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  8. Rubyann A says

    August 23, 2017 at 7:07 PM

    I would love the Romantic Era.

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  9. Kristi says

    August 23, 2017 at 7:10 PM

    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!

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  10. Karen Berney says

    August 23, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    I was planning on purchasing the 20th century course for my high school senior but I’d rather win it!

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  11. Ellen Dash says

    August 23, 2017 at 8:00 PM

    I have no idea! I’d love any of the three, really!

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  12. Leah Courtney says

    August 23, 2017 at 8:32 PM

    I would love to do the Middle Ages class!

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  13. Alicia Broxmeyer says

    August 23, 2017 at 10:09 PM

    I’m not familiar enough to choose!

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  14. Lynnette says

    August 23, 2017 at 10:54 PM

    Middle ages, since that will correlate best with our history studios.

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  15. Lisa Herring says

    August 23, 2017 at 11:03 PM

    Romantic Period

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  16. Lori B says

    August 23, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    I am most interested in Through the Classical Period, but they all would be wonderful.

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  17. Jennifer K says

    August 23, 2017 at 11:58 PM

    Romantic!

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  18. Val S says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:13 AM

    20th century

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  19. Rosie Gearhart says

    August 24, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    All three sound equally interesting!

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  20. Lynelle says

    August 24, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    I would love to have the Middle Ages Curriculum. These all look fantastic.

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  21. Shelley Boyd says

    August 24, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    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.

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  22. K Davis says

    August 24, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    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.

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  23. Kathleen P. says

    August 24, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    20th Century would be the best. My son is studying modern world history this year.

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  24. Wendy N says

    August 24, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    I would like the 20th Century music study the most.

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  25. Kimberly says

    August 25, 2017 at 1:10 AM

    Probably the Middle Ages through Classical

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  26. Amy says

    August 25, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    Yeah! This is exciting! I love the idea of adding music to our homeschool.

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  27. Miriam says

    August 25, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    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.

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  28. erickajen says

    August 26, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    i think id like the middle ages. that sounds fascinating! 🙂 we love music!

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  29. Judith Martinez says

    August 26, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    I would love the middle ages to classical period.

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  30. Lynette Wilhelm says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks so much for the give-away! I would be wanting the Romantic Era study!

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  31. Bette says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:47 AM

    We love the interesting lessons by Gena Mayo and would like the 20th century one the most.

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  32. CANDACE GUERRERO says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    I don’t know music so this will be a learning experience for my kids and I.

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  33. Gwen says

    August 29, 2017 at 4:28 PM

    I’ve already purchased the Middle Ages course, so I am interested in checking out the Romantic & 20th Century to work on later!

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  34. LaMonica says

    August 29, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    I am very excited about the 20th century music appreciation course to go along with our modern American history studies.

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  35. Martha says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    I am most interested in the 20th century course.

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  36. Hilde Maahury says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:21 AM

    I prefer the Romantic era , I think. Altough it is hard to choose….

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  37. Beth says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    Music education could use a boost in our homeschool. This would be great.

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