by Katie Senn | Oct 11, 2019 | Kids & Movement, Music, Books, & Resources, The Learning Center
It’s not just fun – puppets that complement a storybook can enhance children’s learning experiences in your classroom by bringing a story to their visual lives. Education Consultant Jessica Palmer has paired timeless classic stories and new favorites with sparkly,...
by Sam Marchuk | Aug 16, 2019 | The Learning Center, Ukulele
For many teachers it can be challenging to find new ways to stay a step ahead of students in their ukulele classrooms. We are always looking for new and innovative products and ideas for music teachers to keep their students productive, engaged, and enthusiastic! Here...
by Randy Hargis | Jun 14, 2019 | Mariachi, The Learning Center
Mariachi Percussion? By Randy Hargis 9/9/2013 5:04:00 PM Comments(0) Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in the State of Jalisco, in Mexico. It is an integration of stringed instruments highly influenced by the cultural impacts of the historical development...
by Judy Pine | May 29, 2019 | Orff, The Learning Center
Studio 49 has 3 Series of Orff instruments: The Premium 2000 series, Intermediate 1600 series, and the Compact 1000 series. Our focus today is on Studio 49 bass xylophones, all with a range of c – a1. Each instrument has 16 bars that include 2- F# bars and 1- Bb...
by Judy Pine | Apr 25, 2019 | Music Education, Orff, The Learning Center
West Music Education Consultant, Judy Pine, shares her perspective on how attending a summer Orff Schulwerk Workshop will re-charge your fall! The Orff Schulwerk approach to learning, developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, builds musicianship through singing,...
by Tereasa Evans | Mar 20, 2019 | Kids & Movement, The Learning Center
Have you ever seen YouTube videos of smiling faces “drumming” on stability balls using drumsticks and wondered WHAT IS THIS!?? Most likely, you found a Drums Alive video! Drums Alive is a unique program combining fitness, music, and movement, and has been proven to...
