by Aaron Hansen | Sep 23, 2024 | General Information
Our tried-and-true music teacher’s checklist for grade school concerts and musicals. It’s coming. You’ve known this for months. Yet, the mere thought of your school concert or musical brings anxiety and nervousness still sets in. Instead, take a deep breath and make a...
by Aaron Hansen | Aug 6, 2024 | Orff
As music educators prepare for the new school year, the challenge of learning students’ names and creating a vibrant classroom community looms large. Enter “Name Games” by renowned Orff-Schulwerk expert Doug Goodkin – a resource that not only solves...
by Aaron Hansen | 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 Aaron Hansen | Sep 25, 2023 | Kids & Movement, Music, Books, & Resources
We love our spooky books here at West Music! These top halloween books make perfect additions to your classrooms during this season of fun! Before we dive into books, we invite you to watch this video featuring Ryan West demonstrating how puppets and spooky sounds...
by Aaron Hansen | Sep 12, 2023 | Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Pianos, Digital Pianos, & Keyboards
Setting up a keyboard lab in your classroom can be a great way to give your students access to high-quality instruments and software. Here are a few things to consider when setting up your keyboard lab. Get the Right Equipment Whether you’re planning for 1:1 or...
