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by Alecia Hanold
(189 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. An Introductory Music Theory Curriculum provides a way for teachers to make the study of introductory music theory more engaging, collaborative, meaningful, and approachable for high-school level musicians. This book includes an overview of constructivism and constructivist pedagogy as well as full, detailed lesson plans for ten units of study in beginning music theory. This is the first publication in the Kent State Curriculum Series. -
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Embark on a lively digital adventure with "Get Out, Beetle!" - an interactive picture book that brings the hilarious escapades of Blake, Jake, and Drake to life. Join Jes as she navigates the wild antics of these musical beetles, from keeping her up late to transforming her house into a bug-filled zoo. Purchase the digital flipbook and teaching guide separately or bundle and save! -
by Michelle McCauley
This is an eBook for immediate digital download. Kammu Kammu is an interactive flipbook with an original story and song by Native American music educator Michelle McCauley. The story follows a young child who notices a rabbit (kammu kammu) on their reservation and follows them, singing a circle dance song. The story features some of the Northern Paiute Language from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Michelle's tribe). It comes with a PDF teaching and pronunciation guide for educators to use in the classroom and an MP3 recording of the song, Kammu Kammu. -
This is an eBook for digital download (58 pages) Are you over the monotonous "I sing, you sing" to teach music program repertoire? This book will help you turn that monotony into a vibrant experience as you discover the power of nine practical strategies that will transform your program preparation rehearsals. Learn how to keep young learners engaged and captivated while ensuring you are organized and prepared for your next program. This must-read book is designed to support educators at all stages of their career, offering practical guidance and fresh ideas to elevate your teaching. -
This is an interactive eBook for digital access (63 pages)Bundle and save! Use the code “WILLIAM” at checkout and save $5 when you purchase this product with the book, William’s Song.William’s Song teaching guide is a companion product to the interactive flipbook, William’s Song. Use this guide to help students further their experiences with music through social-emotional lessons, musical pieces, digital projects, and personal reflections. The teacher guide provides tools to help parents and teachers lead children and students through writing, creating, singing, and making music together as they recognize the impact that music has on each of our lives. -
This is an interactive eBook for digital accessBundle and save! Use the code “WILLIAM” at checkout and save $5 when you purchase this product with the book, William’s Song.Music lives inside each of us. William’s Song is the real life story of William Dale, Jessica’s grandfather. Follow along as you see how music moves throughout his life and spreads to others. This story is a great way for parents and teachers to help children recognize the music inside them and how it can be experienced and shared with others. William’s Song is told through gorgeous illustrations by Anna Betts and poetic text by Jessica Grant. “Music through each breath and song. Music through my whole life long.” -
by David Getz (115 pages + Downloadable Presentations)
This is an eBook for digital download. Unlocking Student Creativity through Composition is the perfect book for any teacher or student who wants to begin their Music Composition journey. Written in practical terms with one too many pop culture references, Getz uses his student composition group, the Composers’ Guild, as an example of how student creativity can blossom through the development of this craft. Through the unity of intentional Education and exciting Experiences, you can find the Inspiration needed to unlock your creativity today! -
This is an electronic resource for digital downloadThe Rock/Star Life Planner is a 365-day planner designed with you, the creative entrepreneur, in mind. Organize your appointments, manage your finances, and keep track of where to put your focus each day with The 2023 Rock/Star Life Planner. Access spreadsheets, checklists, & other downloadable tools to help you stay on top of it all while avoiding burnout, including membership to a private Instagram community! This Digital Version is available for purchase for those who prefer to print out the weekly layouts as they go, print in full and create their own bound planner, or upload to GoodNotes5 and plan digitally.Each purchase comes with a FREE 40 page Redefine the Hustle Starter Kit -
Bilingual Interactive eBook in English and Spanish This is an eBook for digital download. Each purchase comes with a PDF version of the book and an interactive flipbook with sound.The Shy Little Monster is a silly, sweet, interactive Halloween book for kids ages 1-7. This book shows kids that it’s okay to be shy, it’s okay to ask for help and, most importantly, good friends are always there to offer some encouragement and help you find your voice. It is also a great book to explore voice volume and dynamics!Note: To access the interactive flipbook, you must check out with an account, not anonymously. -
Interactive eBook This is an eBook for digital download. Each purchase comes with a PDF version of the book and an interactive flipbook with sound.“Music is Bananas,” written by Javel Perriel, is about a bunch of famous yellow fruit and their adventure before their big show. Join them on their journey as they share their love for each other, music, and family.Note: To access the interactive flipbook, you must check out with an account, not anonymously. Bundle and save! Use the code "bananas" at checkout and receive $5 off when you purchase this with the teaching guide. -
This is an eBook for digital download (82 pages + editable resources) Reading, writing, and conducting research can feel overwhelming. But it can feel especially overwhelming if you’re brand new. This book is the jargon-free field guide, companion, and resource for music education research so that you don’t have to keep emailing your professors. -
Interactive eBook This is an eBook for digital download. Each purchase comes with a PDF version of the book and an interactive flipbook with sound.Note: To access the interactive flipbook, you must check out with an account, not anonymously.Coty Raven Morris, Music Educator and founder of Being Human Together launches a book for children on identity and belonging. Join Coty for an exploration into social emotional learning, wellness for both educator and student, and practical tools and uses for this resource that you could use in your environment today! -
by S. Elias James
(102 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The Music Tech Student is a compendium of information covering every major music technology topic. It’s a concise and unbiased look at the basics without leaving anything out. You’ll find it’s a fantastic trove of just the right answers to the most common questions from topics including careers, the nature of sound, acoustics, recording studios, DAWs, electronic music, audio processing, live sound, and marketing. -
by Theresa Hoover
(65 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. This book is a one-stop-shop for music teachers looking to get started, or expand their experiences, with technology in the classroom. Help your students see themselves as musicians both inside and outside the music room by empowering them in the ensemble setting. *New in 2023: The updated 2nd edition includes updates to tech tools with new additions for tools in the classroom. -
From Across the Street takes Pati, an American Dominican girl who visits her Grandmother in the Dominican Republic during the summertime, on a musical exploration into one of the most widely spread Dominican folkloric musical traditions, “Los Palos.” Readers will enjoy learning about the different sounds and instruments in the culture of the Dominican Palos tradition. Del otro lado de la calle lleva a Pati, una niña dominicana estadounidense que va a visitar a su abuela a la República Dominicana en los veranos, a una exploración musical de una de las tradiciones folclóricas musicales dominicanas más difundidas, los Palos. Los lectores disfrutarán aprendiendo sobre los diferentes sonidos e instrumentos en la cultura de la tradición dominicana de los Palos. This is a digital download that includes a PDF and a web-based interactive flipbook. Bundle and save! Use the code “street” and get $5 off when you purchase this WITH the accompanying teaching guide. -
by Alice Tsui
This resource is a score, instrumental music, and lesson plan package that accompanies Alice Tsui's We are Golden 我们是金的 Flipbook! Bundle this resource with the Flipbook and use the code "GOLDEN" at checkout to receive $5 off. In "We Are Golden 我们是金的," an American born Chinese girl encounters racism in the music classroom. Through processing the emotions of this moment, the girl sees her pain transform into a powerful reflection of herself, her identity, and her community. Together with melody in music, we take a journey with the girl and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to shine brightly in our world. -
by Alice Tsui
In “We Are Golden 我们是金的”, an American born Chinese girl encounters racism in the music classroom. Through processing the emotions of this moment, the girl sees her pain transform into a powerful reflection of herself, her identity, and her community. Together with melody in music, we take a journey with the girl and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to shine brightly in our world. Bundle and save! Buy this resource and the accompanying teaching guide and save $5 at checkout with the code "GOLDEN" -
by Sarah Gulish
(37 pages plus video tutorials and handouts) This is an eBook for digital download. The Comprehensive Beginning Guitar Curriculum is a must-read for any music educator tasked with teaching a modern guitar class. This detailed text provides philosophy, unit plans, and resources for the development and execution of a relevant and engaging guitar program. The second edition includes updated visuals and curricular extensions. -
by María del Carmen Andrade
(16 pages, Includes English & Spanish versions) This is an e-book for digital download. This story is a reminder for little ones and adults that we all have a golden seed inside of us. To find it, we must not give up and keep trying. We may cry when facing difficulties and challenges, but we must never abandon our dreams. Each purchase comes with PDF downloads and access to interactive flipbooks (in both English and Spanish) with music accompaniment tracks. Music tracks by Pedro Andrade, Fernando Muñoz (recording on page 12), and Kate Bright (final recording). -
by Naarah Callender
(43-page teacher guide with 100 student cards) This is an e-book for digital download. Purchase includes PDF and PowerPoint files. Target Practice is a completely self-paced and flexible learning system, allowing students to learn and retain music theory concepts in an engaging and organic way through activities, games, and exploration. Students work through learning targets at their own pace to level up and improve their ear-training, sight-reading, rhythmic, and melodic skills. This is perfect for any secondary level course! -
by Benjamin Taylor and Joseph Sowa
(23 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Creativity and collaboration in the classroom is easier and more fun than you might think. The creative exercises and improvisational games collected in Teaching Music Creativity were designed to help students of all abilities feel comfortable in improvising and creating new music. They have been road tested by the Music Creators Academy and are now being used as a resource by band, choir, and orchestra directors with great success. -
by Yeshima
(55 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The purpose of this book is to present a well-rounded approach to music that engages the learner from multiple perspectives using accessible instruments found around the home, as well as the voice and body percussion. The pedagogy originated from a collection of philosophies found in Orff Schulwerk, Social and Emotional Learning, Community Drum Circles, and Mindfulness. These lessons can be modified for homeschool populations, Non-Traditional Instruction, General Music Classes, and/or community-building events. This PDF includes links to YouTube videos, plans, and materials for sixteen engaging lesson plans. This book is geared towards upper elementary students. -
by Meghan Cabral
(66 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Are you looking for a new and more efficient way to approach beginning band? LOOK NO FURTHER. This teacher guide will give you all the tools you need to flip your classroom into a much more efficient beginning band experience for both you and your students. -
by Sarah Gulish
(47 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The Comprehensive Beginning Guitar Curriculum is a must-read for any music educator tasked with teaching a modern guitar class. This detailed text provides philosophy, unit plans, and resources for the development and execution of a relevant and engaging guitar program. INCLUDES: • video examples • classroom handouts & assessments • a space for typing notes directly into the PDF -
by Sarah Gulish and Victoria Boler
(12 Pages + over 25 pages of editable resources)
This is an eBook for digital download. The purpose of this book is to provide resources for music teachers looking to collect data to better advocate for their programs and reach students. This interactive PDF describes the various types of data, how they can be collected, and how they can be used to create a music program story to share with community members and administrators. Each purchase includes access to a google drive folder with dozens of resources and templates that can be copied and edited, including email templates, google questionnaire forms for students, parents, and colleagues, conversation starters with administrators, sample qualitative stories, sample quantitative stories, and more. -
by David Dockan and Angela Carter
This is an eBook for digital download (Story, Teacher's Guide, and Mp3 Download) Your Song is the story of Kai, a student who sometimes gets frustrated when overstimulated or when schoolwork becomes challenging. This story follows Kai as they learn ways to regulate their emotions. This story is a great way for teachers to introduce Social Emotional Learning skills, specifically self-management, through song and story. The teacher’s manual includes an arrangement of the song in the book and lesson plans to have students perform, create, and relate. The manual also includes lesson plans for art teachers written by the illustrator! -
by Beth Duhon (165 pages)
This is an eBook for digital download. Do you relate to the music teacher troubles of “I have no time, no voice, and I need to use the bathroom!”? In Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School, seasoned music teacher Beth Duhon leads you through guided journaling and specific micro-actions to take you from being a stressed, overwhelmed music teacher to a happier music teacher at home and at school. -
by Doug Large
(60 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Harmony and Composition made easy with NUMU is designed for the academic calendar with exercises, tests, mid-year and final exams. Once a musician understands even a little harmony (how chords are built) and composition (how chords fit together), it sets them free. An in depth study of Harmony & Composition from a ground-breaking, simplified perspective. Music is based on interval formulas. Only NUMU (Number Music) can clearly illustrate these formulas. This eBook comes with a separate PDF containing midterm and final exams! -
by Steve Holley
(150 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Coaching a Popular Music Ensemble is a comprehensive guide for the music teacher striving to meet the changing needs of their students, the university music educator examining our current music education paradigm, and the band director trying to expand their school’s music program. Using his broad experiences as an educator and Memphis musician, Holley details the philosophy and approaches he developed to create a culturally responsive, learner-driven popular music program. -
by Matthew Clauhs
This is an eBook for digital download. This e-book presents a variety of exploration, improvisation, and composition activities that foster creativity in young band students, and serves as a supplement to a traditional band method book. This interactive resource includes video examples, play-along accompaniments, lesson plans, and customizable worksheets, all designed to work with any instrumentation in small group and large group band settings -
by Zachary Himelhoch and Otto Gross
illustrations by Josie ClarkThe Night the Music Room Came Alive tells the story of a magical school music room that comes to life at night. This fun and exciting story follows the instruments as they come to life and transform the music room into a concert hall to create their own unique orchestra.
Bundle and Save! Purchase this book and the accompanying teaching guide to get $2.50 off. Use the code "ALIVE" at checkout. -
by Jessica Peresta
(74 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Teaching elementary music is rewarding, yet exhausting, no matter if you’re a new or veteran teacher. There are so many things that happen during any given day, and it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and maxed out when you’re not expecting it. After reading through the pages of Make A Note, you’ll find your confidence, identify feelings that may have held you back, and will feel prepared to tackle any unexpected challenges that may come up during the school year. -
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Food bEatz for Bucketz is a journey through the music our students love - Hiphop, Reggaeton, Bachata, Afrobeat, Rock, and more - with a learning system centered in SEL competencies, student leadership, and creativity. This 30-page resource includes 8 lesson plans on a variety of musical styles and helpful tools for setting up a classroom for bucket drumming. These exercises can be used at both the elementary and secondary levels. (Includes links to play along tracks for every lesson). -
How do you incorporate Arabic popular music into the classroom? This comprehensive guide provides research, strategies, and practical steps for singing, dancing, and playing popular Arabic music with your students. Created by Mia Ibrahim with contributions from Ashley Shabankareh and F-flat community members, this resource is being released to honor the life and work of Mia. Proceeds from this resource will go towards the Mia Ibrahim Scholarship Fund, providing tangible opportunities for music educators to experience and learn how to incorporate popular music in their classroom through professional development opportunities.
