Making sound effects for helicopters is fun! Sound effects matter to kids, so let’s give them the best audio possible so their imaginations can soar free – like the sounds of cars, trains, and helicopters. 150 Years of Sound Recording Excellent sound...
Dads playing with kids I love to watch the dads playing with kids outside. Dads playing with kids can be very funny! On my beach walk today I saw a dad taking the baby for a walk in the stroller – nothing unusual about that you say, but Dad wasn’t walking, he was...
Pentatonic Chime bars Using pentatonic chime bars in your preschool music lesson can be quite tricky – especially with three year old children. Here are some hints and tips for running a melody and harmony activity. I supply the chime bar sets in the picture....
5 Ways to Improve Happiness Increase your happiness on the job! Scientists studying brain chemistry have come up with easy ways for you to try while you work. This article is dedicated to early childhood educators and music teachers everywhere who give out loads of...
What do you talk about when you meet a music education expert? Well a lot actually! Last week on a sunny winter’s morning, I enjoyed a great conversation by the seashore at Brighton about singing to babies and the singing Neanderthals. As I anticipated, it was...
Scarves, Ribbons, or Music Props? Materials for movement activities are usually scarves, ribbons, and giant scrunchies. However, sometimes, we need specific props to make the musical lyrics of a song crystal clear. In this post, I will answer the question with a...
