by Melissa Blum | Jul 10, 2020 | Kids & Movement, Music Education, The Learning Center
In my role as a faculty member for the World Music Drumming Curriculum, one of my favorite things is to see the teachers in my workshops discover the amazing options to enhance songs, stories, and more with sound effects instruments. It’s incredible to see everyone’s...
by Hayley Graham | May 8, 2020 | Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music Therapy
Perspectives from West Music’s Music Therapy Team Rachel Burchett, Hayley Graham, and Rachael Willeke Starting Over It’s overwhelming, right? Trying to take a craft steeped in interpersonal interaction that you’ve been honing for years and moving it to a...
by Aaron Hansen | May 1, 2020 | Company Culture, Kids & Movement, Mariachi, Music, Books, & Resources, Orff, Recorders, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Set yourself up for success by maximizing your remaining budget dollars. We’re here to help you find the best options for you and your students! School and work might look a bit different right now, but some things don’t change, like our dedication to...
by Melissa Blum | Apr 9, 2020 | Drums & Percussion, Kids & Movement, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Already watched your kids’ favorite video 32 times….today? Ready to throw a board game out a window? Made so many cookie recipes even the dog won’t try them? It’s time for some creative music making at home! Whether you know almost nothing or a lot about music, we...
by Jessica Palmer | Mar 26, 2020 | Drums & Percussion, Guitars & Folk, Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources, Recorders, Ukulele
Everyone is looking for some way to make their daily lives a little bit better. Whether it’s a gadget or a novelty instrument to improve your music-making, the choices out there can get overwhelming! Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here are 15 of our favorite items...
by Jessica Palmer | Feb 24, 2020 | Kids & Movement, Music, Books, & Resources
It’s the beginning of a new season, and that calls for new books! We have chosen 10 of our favorite new print titles to feature in this month’s music and book review. Make sure to add these to your classroom collection for fresh ideas this spring. Movement...
