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 Ryan West | Jun 24, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
This week’s advocacy activation is a summary of a fantastic conversation that took place last week as part of the NAMM Advocacy Summit. Founded in 1901, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is the trade association that helps support the music products...
by Ryan West | Jun 15, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
This post is part of our “Arts Education is Essential” series highlighting advocacy for music education. Arts education is more essential than ever, and your voice needs to be heard. As we interact with teachers across the country there is a common...
by West Music | Jun 7, 2020 | Music Education, The Learning Center, Ukulele
Are you a beginner looking for a quality ukulele? Are you an advanced player looking to upgrade your instrument? Or even a teacher looking for the perfect uke to use in your classroom? Ukuleles & Accessories Learn About Ukulele…...
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 Randy Hargis | May 7, 2020 | Classroom Furniture & Equipment, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources
Shop Our Classroom Sets To say we are currently in uncharted waters would be a HUGE understatement. While our remote teaching/learning environment is fraught with challenges, there are opportunities that can be realized by “thinking out of the box.” It is truly...
