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The Tonic Triad of G Major
A triad is constructed of the first, third and fifth notes of the major scale G major 1. Understand the Theory A key signature is the...
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Aug 20, 20231 min read
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Reception Challenge - September
What is it? The reception challenge is a quick and fun competition while you are waiting for your lesson. Look at the note or symbol on...
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Aug 19, 20231 min read
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4 steps to Improve your Music Learning
Enjoying the learning process can help you stay motivated and engaged, which can lead to better retention of information. According to a...
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Aug 19, 20232 min read
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What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish as Used in the Barbie Movie
"What Was I Made For?" is a song by American singer Billie Eilish from Barbie: The Album, the soundtrack of the film Barbie. According to...
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Aug 16, 20231 min read
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August MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: ...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Sax? Whats the Difference
There are 14 different types of saxophones that have been invented since the saxophone’s invention in 1846 by Belgian called Adolphe Sax....
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Aug 7, 20232 min read
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A Summer of Key Signatures: Sharps
Let's use the summer of 2023 to learn key signatures. In my Academy this summer students are learning scales and key signatures. The...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read
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The benefits of Singing
Text and image from a public Facebook post (link below) The benefits of singing: 1. Singing gives the body vibrations that increase our vitality 2. While singing, the human brain produces special chemicals which help us feel calm and joyful 3. Singing improves blood circulation, which has a beneficial effect on the vocal chords, tonsils and many lymph nodes, meaning it significantly boosts local immunity (in other words, colds are rare) 4. Improving bleeding while singing act
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Aug 2, 20231 min read
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A Summer of Key Signatures: Flats
Let's use the summer of 2023 to learn key signatures. In my Academy this summer my students are learning scales and key signatures and...
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Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Free Downloads
Download a free music lesson worksheet or quiz in this blog of free downloads Pre School Piano Programm ​Give you son or daughter a head...
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Jul 17, 20231 min read
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How Does Colouring Help Music Lessons?
How Does Colouring Help Music Lessons? Before, or during, a music lesson with primary age students we often include colouring. In face colouring is a main part of the Dragon Stories and Monthly Challenges . It plays a significant role in the Let's Play series . This is a vital part of the music lesson and of homework and we encourage parents to engage with their children in these activities. You can get extra gems for it too :) The small muscles in your hands are responsible
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Jul 13, 20233 min read
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How was your practice this week?
In reception you will find a fun way to answer this question. When you come to the Academy for you lesson check out the orange tub under the ducks where you will find smiley faces for all the instruments we teach in the Academy. If you are super happy with your achievements this week. You feel you have achieved a goal, moved forward on a skill or managed every day choose a green edge. If you have had a challenging week, maybe not quite achieved all you wanted or missed a few
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Jul 12, 20232 min read
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