On a recent poll, music teachers were asked what they struggle the most with and melody and melodic contour was the top answer. So, I spent ...

 I am so excited to announce my new community of music makers and teachers!   If you have spent any time on the blog you know how important ...

Can you relate to the question marks above?  I think many of us are stumbling forward with Remote/E/Distance Learning but also looking to ...

Grab your partner and promenade. I can't help but think of this when I hear the word, "Partner".  We often ask our students...

It's the end of the year and once again many of us are questioning HOW to end the school year.  Do we show videos or musicals? Do we do ...

When I first began teaching 23 years ago (yikes!) I didn't keep track of song repertoire the way I do now.  I also often felt pressed to...

I am linking up with Elizabeth at Organized Chaos  today for a Fermata Friday linky party!  Several fellow music education bloggers join up ...

I LOVE BOOKS!!! Yes, the paper kind.. I'm a little anti-digital when it comes to the printed word! I also love using them in the music ...

If you haven't read this post:  http://www.musicalaabbott.com/2014/06/dazzling-discipline.html READ IT!!! Wonderful advice, well writte...