Teaching Ukulele

Starting up a ukulele program? Participants will learn to play some basic chords and experience the application of various junior level concepts regarding harmony, pitch, beat vs rhythm and reading various types of notation. Songs will include some traditional folk...

Beyond Recorder Karate

I’ll discuss the development of a multi-level, differentiated recorder program rooted in the Recorder Karate method. I’ve expanded the program to run a challenging, fun, and engaging recorder program for grades 3-5 students. I’ll discuss using Google...

Storybook Compositions

Composition is one of the best critical inquiry based learning strategies for music students, but can also be one of the most intimidating for both them and us. This workshop will offer practical suggestions for how to easily get your band students composing...