A billion thank you's go out to those who paved the way.
No, seriously. A billion!
When studying for Music Education, I didn't have any idea where to go for those questions I couldn't find answers to in textbooks. My classmates were equally clueless & those responsible for my education seemed too formal to approach.
Then I found music ed bloggers. And not just 1, but loads of people that were far ahead of my career & seemed to have things figured out enough to blog about them.
This blogger balances music education & parenthood in her blogs so this is great for little learners.
The Choir Queen is my go-to for all things related to singing. Love her 'gram, her resources, & her philosophy. For those teaching Middle School & up, she's the queen!
This one predated my venturing into Teachers Pay Teachers, but It was helpful when looking for resources curated for music teachers.
Speaking of TPT, The Music Crew has many blog posts with their resources. They share my love of using books in the elementary music education classroom.
Love this guy! He's creative, has a solid blog, & a great podcast. With an emphasis on Orff, those with xylophones or metallophones in your classroom will love him, too.
#6 Sing to Kids
I stumbled onto this one when trying to help a new administrator with evaluations & understand that music class isn't the same as many homeroom classes, but it is equally vital for well-rounded children.
While this is much bigger than blog posts, their articles feel elevated and help administrators get on board.
#8 National Association for Music Education
NAfME is awesome for many reasons & in many ways. They have an archive of blog posts which are very helpful. They're an awesome resource - bookmark 'em!
This Canadian music teacher appeared on my Instagram, decorating the piano with books. Though I don't drink coffee (I know, go ahead & gasp!), we share a love of books such as "Change Sings".
#10 Surdynski Sounds
My goal in all this writing is to help you. I want to be able to share what I've learned with the people in the trenches with me who are teaching the next generation of creators.
- How can I best help you?
- What do you wish you knew?
- What resources are you missing from your curriculum?
- How am I of best use to you?
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