by West Music Company | Sep 15, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education, The Learning Center
As an educator, you get to see firsthand the growth and improvement of your students! But do you know the long-term benefits of music in the classroom? Let’s discuss the advantages of all of the wonderful work you do, because after all, “The influence of a good...
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 | Aug 17, 2020 | Music, Books, & Resources, The Learning Center
Kids of color, neurodiverse students, and non-binary people often do not see themselves represented in literature. Children’s books should feature these often marginalized people in a non-stereotypical, real-human way.
by Tereasa Evans & Kelly Carlson | Aug 7, 2020 | Kids & Movement, Music Education, Music Therapy, Music, Books, & Resources, The Learning Center
Are you looking for instruments or accessories to fit the needs of the student or participant populations with specific skills? Look no further! We have a wide selection of instruments, accessories, and movement props that can be modified in usage or explored to adapt...
by Judy Pine | Jul 26, 2020 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education, Orff, The Learning Center
Where does the term “Orff” come from? Have you also heard “Schulwerk” in your tenure playing xylophones and glockenspiels? If you’ve spent any time on westmusic.com, you’ve probably seen these terms here and there. Orff refers to a specific approach to music education...
by Jessica Palmer | Jul 24, 2020 | Kids & Movement, Music Education, The Learning Center
Kids love props! If your lessons are feeling a little stale, props are a great way to add some pizzazz to your classroom. Here are some of our favorite props and a few ideas to help incorporate them into your lessons. Hoop Scarf Streamers – These colorful...