by West Music Company | Oct 20, 2023 | Band & Orchestra, Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Drums & Percussion, General Information, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Prop 28, Recorders, Ukulele
It’s official: with Prop 28, your music program budget just doubled, tripled, maybe even quadrupled. But after years of limited funds and making do with what you have, where do you even begin? You’ll save oodles of time if you work with a one-stop shop that has...
by West Music Company | Jul 21, 2023 | Drums & Percussion, Orff, Recorders, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Essential Instruments for K-8 General Music Classrooms Whether you are starting an instrument program, expanding your selection, or making a few updates, classroom building block instruments are time-tested winners for introducing music concepts and building...
by Judy Pine | Aug 29, 2022 | Music Education, Recorders
Are you gearing up for a fantastic school start this fall? There is nothing quite like this fresh beginning to renew our learning inspiration and excitement about music. West Music makes it easy and affordable to bring hands-on music lessons into your classroom with...
by West Music Company | Aug 14, 2022 | Recorders, The Learning Center
Learn How To Play The Recorder! The recorder is a woodwind instrument similar to the clarinet and flute that produces a soft, airy tone. Its size and ease of use make it a great first instrument for beginners or anyone with a desire to make a sound of their own....
by Melissa Blum | Sep 9, 2020 | Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Kids & Movement, Recorders, The Learning Center, Ukulele
As all of our teacher friends continue to discover new and creative ways for their students to be active music participants as part of Return To Learn, we have had many requests to update and republish our cleaning tips for elementary music rooms. In addition to the...
by Jessica Palmer | Jul 23, 2020 | Music, Books, & Resources, Recorders, The Learning Center
Looking for a new recorder method for your classroom? We’ve got you covered! These are some of our most popular recorder method resources that include student books, classroom resources, and the music teacher stamp of approval. 1. Recorder Express – A great book for...