Abigail Mettry

When parents put a child in music lessons, the path often feels obvious. Practice…Recitals….Competitions. Maybe even 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

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