Setting Up a Keyboard Lab
Setting up a keyboard lab in your classroom can be a great way to give your students access to high-quality instruments and software. Here are a few things to consider when setting up your keyboard lab. Get the Right Equipment Whether you're planning for 1:1 or shared...
How to Choose the Right Ukulele
By Sarah Sheehan National Sales Consultant (Fretted Instruments), West Music When it comes to selecting a ukulele, there are multiple factors to think about before making your decision. West Music is here to help shed some light on the features and advantages of the...
Classroom Essentials
Essential Instruments for K-8 General Music Classrooms Whether you are starting an instrument program, expanding your selection, or making a few updates, our Classroom Essentials are time-tested winners for introducing music concepts and building fundamental skills....
How to Pick the Perfect General Music Curriculum
Have you been teaching the same lessons in your music classroom for five, 10, even 15 years? Are you going to be teaching a new grade? Then perhaps the time has come to change things up with an all-new music curriculum. But where do you start? Is there a program that...
Energizing and Inspiring Books for Music Classrooms
Our favorite storybooks and teaching books for general music teachers.Something we discovered during our first years in the music classroom (and you can probably relate): music teachers teach more than music. They show children how to be patient, mindful, and kind....
When To Change Your Woodwind Instrument Reed
Is it time to change your clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, or oboe reed? Here are some clear signs. We often get asked, “How long should a reed last?” It’s hard to say. Even if you care for your reeds meticulously and regularly rotate them, there are no hard and...
Four Reasons to Get Revved Up About Recorders This Fall
Are you gearing up for a fantastic school start this fall? There is nothing quite like this fresh beginning to renew our learning inspiration and excitement about music. West Music makes it easy and affordable to bring hands-on music lessons into your classroom with...
5 Easy Steps to Master the Recorder
Learn How To Play The Recorder! The recorder is a woodwind instrument similar to the clarinet and flute that produces a soft, airy tone. Its size and ease of use make it a great first instrument for beginners or anyone with a desire to make a sound of their own....
Start the School Year Snag-Free – Here’s How
Yep, summer is most definitely underway! But here at West Music, we're already thinking about what we can do to help you have a snag-free school year this fall. Here are a few tips to help ensure your music room is ready to go when you are this fall.
3 Steps for Creating an Organized and Secure Music Classroom
Storage Totes, Carts, Racks, Bins, Crates, and More for Music Classrooms What’s the secret to a music classroom that’s well-organized with each instrument protected and in its place? The right storage solutions, of course! One of the best times to update classroom...
Why are Music Instruments and Supplies Still Out-of-Stock?
How to Find In-Stock Music Items Online Now Here at West Music, music educators are the backbone of our business. We understand it’s important that we have the music items you need, in stock and ready to ship. Unfortunately, pandemic-related delays are creating...
Top Holiday Music Resources for Your Music Classroom
Thinking about your holiday music programs? West Music has you covered with a vast selection of resources for classroom music teachers, and we hope you find inspiration! Below you will find resources for recorder, Orff, voice, drumming, and children’s books.Recorder...