ESSER Funding
Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funding (ESSER) With the third round of Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funding (ESSER) released in early March 2021, there is an unprecedented amount of monies available for music education. We’re here to help you...
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank You, Teachers! Our teachers have shaped our lives and helped make us who we are today. Read our associates’ stories and let a teacher in your life know how important they are! Now more than ever, our teachers are going above and beyond to reach every student....
11 NEW Titles for Teachers
New year, new books! Whether you are looking for some new virtual solutions, need some inspiration for your lesson plans, or just want something new, we’ve got you covered! This list of our favorite new books and resources for 2021 includes children’s books,...
Holiday Shopping with COVID Safety Procedures
Stop by West Music for all your musical holiday shopping needs! What You Can Expect We always strive to create a great and safe shopping experience for you. As you prepare to visit we wanted to share what you can expect when visiting your local store. Our...
15 Great Holiday Gifts for Music Teachers
Teachers (and parents!) had a hard and stressful semester - a little kindness and support can go a long way this holiday season. If you're looking for the perfect gift for your kiddo's favorite teacher, you'll find the perfect gift below! We have handpicked 15 of our...
Benefits of Music This Holiday Season
2020 has been a year of uncertainty and change in a plethora of ways. However, one thing that has remained true is the importance of remaining connected with our loved ones. While this has become more challenging due to physical distancing measures, it is...
15 Perfect Gifts for Little Musicians
Are you struggling to find the perfect musical gift for your child this year? We're here to help! Our team of Education Consultants has collected our favorite gifts for kids – whether they are beginning music enthusiasts, hopeful rock stars, or somewhere in...
Ukulele Karate for Your Classroom, Hi-YAHH!
If you are a fan of the Recorder Karate method, you will love this new ukulele method! Ukulele Karate is based on the highly motivational method developed by Barb Philipak with dozens of songs arranged by Paul Jennings. Philipak's karate...
How To Make A Halloween Sound Story
Featured Products in our Halloween Sound Story Recipe: Shake dem Halloween Bones 835658 Ten Orange Pumpkins 846168 The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything 835715 Basic Beat BBC01 Plastic Finger Castanets 204133 Remo Lightning Thunder Tube 201493 Basic...
Orff Video Resources
Throughout the years, we've created various videos about Sonor and Studio 49 Orff instruments and their accessories. Here are a few to pique your interest! Studio 49 Bass Xylophone Comparison Judy demonstrates 3 levels of rosewood bass xylophones from Studio 49. Learn...
Music Class à la “Cart”
The fall of 2020 brought a great many challenges to our elementary music community. Due to social distancing and safety concerns, many of our teacher friends found themselves in the new situation of the "mobile classroom." We knew this would be a first-time endeavor...
A Conversation with Judy
West Music Events: We're talking conventions and workshops with Director of General Music, Judy Pine. West Music has a long history of not just supplying general classroom music teachers with quality instruments and materials, but also having a team of associates who...