by Andrea Pelloquin | Jun 10, 2018 | Music Education, Recorders
NUVO was founded in 2008 with a mission to “enable kids from all walks of life to experience the power of making music.” West Music also shares a similar mission: “Play Now, Play for Life!” It’s only natural that we partner with NUVO to bring these unique...
by Katie Senn | Jun 8, 2018 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education
Top 10 Must-Know Musical Terms Learn the ten most common musical terms in this short video. Make sure to have your volume turned on to hear the demonstrations! https://youtu.be/BBtDSncxOwc Learning to read music is like understanding how to read a foreign...
by Sam Marchuk | Jan 25, 2018 | Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources, Ukulele
Which Ukulele Method Should I Use? There are many options for learning ukulele, such as a great ukulele method, online courses, apps, etc. But some curriculum options and supplements specialize in comprehensive applications for classroom teaching. Here are some great...
by Sam Marchuk | Dec 1, 2017 | Music Education, Ukulele
Which Ukulele Model Should I Choose for My Classroom? There are many different models of ukuleles available, so how do you which one you should choose for your classroom? You will want to make sure to choose a quality instrument that will play in tune and produce a...
by Aaron Hansen | Nov 20, 2017 | Music Education
FACT #1: Thanksgiving brings whole families together like no other holiday. FACT #2: Turkeys take a very, very long time to cook. Put those facts together, and it’s clear that you’ll need some fun activities to keep the whole family engaged. What better way to promote...
by Chris Eck | Nov 11, 2017 | Band & Orchestra, Conservatory, Music Education
Every day we are surrounded by facts about the amazing life benefits of music education. A multitude of studies confirm that children experience extremely positive academic, emotional, and developmental boosts from engaging in musical activities. We embrace the fact...
