Abigail Mettry

When parents put a child in music lessons, the path often feels obvious. Practice.Recitals.Competitions.Maybe a performance degree one day. But there are many musical children who love music deeply… and don’t love the spotlight. This post is about the avenues that are often overlooked — the ones that can allow a musical child to thrive […]

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is one of the most recognizable and engaging pieces of classical music for kids. Its vivid musical imagery, clear contrasts, and seasonal themes make it an excellent choice for elementary music classrooms and homeschool lessons. In this guide, you’ll learn: Who Was Antonio Vivaldi? Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) was an Italian composer from the Baroque

Before students can read music fluently, play an instrument, or understand how melodies work, they must first learn one essential concept: the music alphabet. Just like learning to read words begins with the alphabet, learning to read music begins with understanding how musical letters work — A, B, C, D, E, F, and G — and how they

Teaching the orchestra can feel intimidating—especially if it’s not your main instrument or area of expertise. With dozens of instruments, unfamiliar sounds, and limited class time, it’s easy for orchestra units to feel overwhelming. The good news? Teaching the orchestra doesn’t have to be complicated – and it is a gold-mine of fun, rich learning

Teaching the orchestra instrument families doesn’t have to feel overwhelming!These free Orchestra Instrument Flashcards make it easy for students to learn and remember which instruments belong to the String, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion families — through a fun, hands-on sorting game. Whether you teach general music, elementary band, or homeschool fine arts, these cards are a perfect no-prep activity

If you’ve ever had those last 5–10 minutes of music class turn into a whirlwind of chatter and fidgeting, you’re not alone. The transition between your class and the next activity can be tricky—students are excited, energy is high, and the classroom teacher is soon to show up at the door. Here’s the simple shift

If your child loves the book Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, we’ve got the perfect way to take the story a step further—literally! Our Musical Styles for Giraffes Can’t Dance presentation is a fantastic educational extension that introduces kids to global music and dance styles in a fun, interactive way. Whether you’re a parent looking for a meaningful

Looking for a rhythm activity that keeps your students engaged while building foundational music skills? Bee, Bee, Bumblebee is a tried-and-true chant that’s perfect for practicing steady beat, rhythm, and early notation in the elementary music classroom. This Bee, Bee, Bumblebee Activity Pack is designed for busy music teachers who want print-and-go lesson materialsthat are effective, interactive, and fun! It’s packed with teaching tools,

Looking for a fresh way to get your students moving to a steady beat and practicing simple Spanish vocabulary? This movement freeze game, based on a traditional Mexican folk song, is a huge hit with K–3 students—and it’s now available as a complete classroom-ready resource! Perfect for general music teachers or bilingual classrooms, this interactive steady beat activity gets students

The end of the school year can feel a little… chaotic. Students are antsy, excited, and routines are breaking down. And let’s be honest—you’re tired too. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to reinvent your music lesson plans to keep students focused and learning during those last few weeks. Whether you’re teaching general