Music Education
Deborah Jeter
Articles
Jul 10, 1998
Classical Guitar: Part Three (final)
What I suggest for the initial guitar lessons is privatization (or deduction?) of the basic elements of the playing method, so the pupil and the teacher will have that basic information on which to concentrate and gradually start to combine these elements as the student progresses.
Jun 26, 1998
Here is a classical guitar methods lesson waiting, ready for you to partake of and enjoy. Priorities, expectations and what type of classical guitar method for you are discussed. Come see what awaits for your creative nature that is eager to be released.
Jun 12, 1998
One shouldn't say, "Classical guitar" is to be placed on a higher level, because
what matters is whether the music is being played well or not. We could
compare this with writing text. Whether you are writing with your pen
or typing
with your computer, what is important are ...
May 29, 1998
This article will lead you to some resources on the Internet on where to find help for students or yourself, in regard to acquiring private lessons in voice, guitar and piano. You will also find great resources for learning to read music via software. You could be your own private music ...
May 22, 1998
Now that the school year for 1997-98 is finished, at least for me and I find myself wanting to do some intense R&R. So, come along on this Internet joyride with me. You'll be surprised where we might end up. It's all in fun, but in an interactively, musical way.
May 15, 1998
From weddings to funerals, from Bar Mitzvahs to birthdays, from graduations to inaugurations, music makes our moments more memorable.
May 8, 1998
Over worked and under paid, but that's not the problem!
You want better education for your children? Then please do NOT be deceived by the Republican Party and the Christian Coalition who want us to accept a pay raise while they busily segregate our upper echelon kids away to private schools and think we'll be happy. It's all about them not ...
May 1, 1998
Midi bananza! An article for the midi lovers! Midi lovers unite! Teachers, students, and countrymen, come see what this article has in store for you!
Apr 24, 1998
Spring is when the children start getting a little restless in their anticipation for the upcoming summer break. These street games and play parties will be constructive play time and they can be conducted outside, where most of us want to be anyway at this time of year.
Apr 17, 1998
We are linked through music and we are linked through our humaness. This article presents various countries around the world that will hopefully open our eyes to how much alike we all are. Click on the links to discover: What we do for fun! What we sing! What we learn and ...
Apr 10, 1998
Earth Day can be a wonderful time to internalize taking care of the earth through songs and various fun activities. When we take the time to discover the delicate balance in place that weaves all of us together, we build a better tomorrow. We are one big family on this green ...
Apr 3, 1998
Eastern and Middle Eastern Instruments
Weekly articles are offered at this site for a multitude of areas and topics dealing with music education. This site will provide insight on how to incorporate the internet in your music classrooms. Plus, there are many lessons and activities that can be printed out for teachers to use in their ...
Mar 27, 1998
An incredible site with many topics covered for the enhancement and utilization of creativity and the internet with your music classes. Topics are too numerous to cover, you'll just have to take a look to believe it.
Mar 20, 1998
Want some great Springtime activities for your music classroom? Why not make some instruments?
Mar 13, 1998
Weekly articles and links pointing music educators to the best of the web. Subjects and topics are too numerous to list. This first site is a must see! If you are looking for facts to support Music Advocacy, this article is for you.
Mar 6, 1998
Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents.
Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope ...
Feb 27, 1998
Saint Patrick's Day activities abound for the music classroom in this article.
Perhaps one of these sites will be as good as finding a pot of gold! Well, almost.
Feb 20, 1998
This interview with blues historian and Catfish Records owner Tary Owens is a continuation from Ruff Stuff Part One:
D.J.: What is the advantage of having "field recordings" of these bluesmen on the album, Ruff Stuff?
T.O.: Field recordings are special in regard to the fact that the artists are recorded in their ...
Feb 13, 1998
This week's article is not a typical one, due to the fact that this is primarily an interview with Tary Owens, owner of Catfish Records and blues historian. However, throughout the interview, there will be links to various sites when Tary speaks of something or someone that has a web site. ...
Feb 6, 1998
It seems that when a little history is provided in starting a new unit in the classroom, it tends to make the subject more important and provides an association for the students to become interested to the extent that makes the lesson more meaningful. Hence, the introduction to this week's article ...
Jan 30, 1998
Cakewalks to Concert Halls! Tom Morgan's site is the Cat's Meow in the way of Jazz history on the Internet!
Jan 23, 1998
January has many events that are worthy of spotlighting. I have chosen the following sites to round out this month's timely events due to the fact that on January 30th, I will be featuring some Blues and Jazz for Black History Month which is celebrated in America in the month of ...
Jan 16, 1998
The first spotlighted home page in this week's article is the start of a great African culture experience. The Kids Zone, that I have spotlighted below, is just a scratch on the surface of the in-depth and marvelous information that you can access for your Black History lessons next month.
Jan 9, 1998
Skin Color? It's simply packaging!
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
Jan 2, 1998
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here ...
Dec 26, 1997
Music Education Resources Part 2
There is something about having time off that is a little disorienting to me.
First of all, my focus or the ability to "stay on task" is virtually null and void.
For all of you self-starters, you probably have so many projects to complete,
you can hardly find time to settle ...
Dec 19, 1997
Music Education Resource Guide
When we network with other teachers, we become stronger in spirit and in resources. May these sites be gifts to you that will continue to enrich your teaching experiences for years to come. Bookmark these sites. You'll be glad that you did.
Dec 12, 1997
I'm sure you have some
of your own reasons for teaching recorders, and I'd sure like to
hear from you about those reasons. We improve and refine
our thought processes and our teaching skills by sharing our experiences,
our strengths and weaknesses and what we hope to accomplish
over time.
Dec 5, 1997
Are you interested in presenting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to your
class? If so, then this site should be of great help to you. One might
not think to look for an excellent classical music resource under the
title of Miguel and Lynne's Homepage, but believe me, it's
a great resource! Right away, ...
Nov 28, 1997
Music History 101, by Robert Sherrane, is the launching pad for a two week series to be presented.
Mr.
Sherrane has done a marvelous job of gathering information in a
succinct, yet thorough fashion. It is very easy to navigate and
pleasing to the eye.
This week's article will focus primarily on ...
Nov 21, 1997
Web Turkey is here to show you where to go for "gobbling" down some great activities for the month of November. All "turkeys" are welcome! Just follow the turkey to find the sites "stuffed" with goodies. On your marks? Get set! GOBBLE! When you arrive at this site you should treat ...
Nov 14, 1997
Music lessons and articles gathered from the Best of the Net. Weekly articles cover many areas of incorporating information found on the Internet in your music classroom. This site could change the way you teach in the twenty-first century.
Nov 7, 1997
Songwriting is a way to check and see if your students are grasping all
of those theory lessons that we present. Better yet, it's a way to
allow their minds to "paint" a picture with sound. It is a wonderful
vehicle for
identifying those students with "natural" ability too.
Oct 31, 1997
The ARTSEDGE web site offered through the Kennedy
Center is truly a "site" to behold! Like any grand
library, it could take days to experience. This site
offers loads of invaluable information. From the front page through out, this web site aims to please!
Oct 24, 1997
There are so many holidays coming up in the next couple of months that in order to try and cover them with optimal time left for which to use them, this and recent articles have had a trifold approach. This article will be divided into three sections. Halloween, even though it's ...
Oct 17, 1997
A good way to begin a Thanksgiving lesson is to give a little introduction on the history of Thanksgiving. There's a very nice Thanksgiving midi song to greet you when you arrive at the first site and there is lots of great background on the historical account of the "First Thanksgiving". ...
Oct 10, 1997
Let's go treatin', forget the tricks!
Do you have your costume on? Do you have your goodie bag ready? All right! Time's a wastin'! Let's go "virtual treating!"
Boy Oh Boy! I love the resources on the Internet for this month! There are so many to cover for Halloween fun in the music classroom that I had a ...
Oct 3, 1997
'Tis the month for tricks and treats! I hope these sites fall under the "treats" category. October happens to be one of the most activity-fertile months for children's music! Something that I haven't ever spent a great deal of time on in the classroom is the history of Halloween, so that ...
Sep 26, 1997
Multicultural education is a transformative movement in education which
produces critically thinking, socially active members of society. It is
not simply a change of curriculum or the addition of an activity. It is
a
movement which calls for new attitudes, new approaches, and a new dedication to laying the foundation for the ...
Sep 19, 1997
Music Libraries around the World
Quite possibly when using these resources you will find that you need to TELNET the materials you desire. Basically what my articles point to are web sites, but some of these will lead you into tapping into the Internet, which is something that I have not HAD to do for several ...
Sep 12, 1997
Music Libraries on the Internet
I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING.
Sep 5, 1997
Looking for some fun songs for your music students? Well, then, you've come to the right place. These sites will offer you some great ideas for putting together a fun filled music lesson that is perfect for kids.
Aug 29, 1997
More Musicians for Kids! Part II
Tom Glazer on the Internet, plus information on Norman Foote, Raffi, Bobby McFerrin, and the Banana Slug String Band. This article is about musicians for kids! sound clips available.
Aug 22, 1997
There are all sorts of ways to expose your student or your child to some wonderful music experiences in hopes that it will create or stimulate a desire for continued involvement of this extraordinary artform.
Aug 15, 1997
Radio Music City Hall, A variety of special effects can be created on it, including dense fog and rain, but perhaps the most impressive element is its elevator system. The elevator's hydraulic system was once so "Top Secret", the government felt it necessary to have a special agent watch over their ...
Aug 8, 1997
As school days approach, I find myself scrambling around for all those odds and ends.
Where
is that purchase order? What can I purchase? Where do I find it? Where
is my substitute teacher's folder? I wonder what new and fresh songs
I'm going to be able to find to start off ...
Aug 1, 1997
Ready or not, we're going to be BACH at it soon! School will be starting again for some of us next week and for others, within a month. So why not start the school year off with a Bach unit? And you're probably thinking, "Is she nuts?!
Jul 25, 1997
Developing Language through Music and Movement
Learning speech patterns, using inflections, compound words, complex rhythms, timbre, rhythmic patterns, movement and sound, all of these things are interrelated and play an important part in developing the whole being.
Jul 18, 1997
More Music Software Heaven Part Two
It's that time of year when even my best attempts at keeping thoughts of school at bay, I still find myself thinking, what can I do to really start the school year off with something different and fun, yet educational. Teachers, get ready for this! There are some products available now ...
Jul 11, 1997
Music Software Heaven: (for your little angels)
As teachers, we are constantly thinking of ways to treat our students and I would assume that generally means keeping stocked up on "Jolly Ranchers" or the like. But, as we all know, with just a little extra preparation AND perhaps a little "moo-la" too, we can treat our students (and ...
Jul 4, 1997
Carl Orff was a German composer and educator. Orff defined the ideal music for children, "never music alone, but music connected with movement, dance, and speech - not to be listened to, meaningful only in active participation." Orff said, "Experience first, then intellectualize."
Jun 27, 1997
You Can Do It!: Creating Web Sites
It's all of those GRAY backgrounds at university (library) sites that spurred me to action in this week's article to show some of the easy techniques readily available to the newbie networking teacher. This is my attempt in showing those of you who are web-homeless how to put together a simple, ...
Jun 20, 1997
A Music Revolution!!: The Zoltan Kodaly Way
Weekly articles and links about topics and concepts that apply directly to the music educator. Too many resources to list. This site is a must see for music educators and music lovers.
Jun 13, 1997
It is my belief that if we are to successfully interact with our students, it will serve us well to know ourselves. How do I learn, why do I learn best that way, what are my attitudes, am I open-minded enough to learn from ALL sources?
Jun 6, 1997
Different Strokes for Different Folks: (Learning Styles)
As an artist, I am continually faced with the fact that I simply DO NOT process information like the majority. In fact, I have sometimes thought that perhaps my approach to problem solving and life, in general, has been dyslexic! If there is such a thing as dyslexic living, then I ...
May 30, 1997
Here I am, a teacher experiencing burnout, and you're telling me that I need to get involved?! I thought that was WHY I was burned out -- because I'm too involved!
May 23, 1997
Interesting Interactions for the Summer Interlude
So you're worried that the students are going to forget everything that you struggled so hard to teach them in theory over the break? Never fear, the internet lessons are here! Point your budding musicians to these sites and you'll have a built-in teacher's aide working for you while you are ...
May 16, 1997
Composer studies can sometimes be quite a boring topic for youngsters but Kathleen Krull has written a fascinating book entitled, Lives of the Musicians, Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought). From this book, I will share with you a few excerpts that are sure to create some enthusiasm ...
May 9, 1997
Dancing is one of those activities that keep us fun-loving and young-acting! And even if you're not a dancer (tsk, tsk), then watching dancers, to most, is fascinating. There's nothing quite like movin' to the grooves or groovin' to the moves. Music is such a marvelous subject to teach because it's ...
May 2, 1997
Here's how you can make your own musical instrument -- for pocket change!
This
article covers many unique instruments, supplying you with background
info on where they originated, provides images, ordering info, history,
techniques in playing them and even some instructions on how to make a
hosaphone. Many links and a ...
Apr 25, 1997
Time OUT!: And, I mean that in a good way!
KIDS, music can be fun! Time Out and I mean that in a good way. Lots of great interactive music sites have been found especially for you. Teachers, there are MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles. ...
Apr 18, 1997
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching
effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking.
Many links and weekly articles.
Apr 11, 1997
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching
effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking.
Many links and weekly articles.
Apr 4, 1997
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching
effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking.
Many links and weekly articles.
Mar 28, 1997
If you are becoming panic stricken because the Spring Program will be upon you in 6 weeks and you still don't know what you are going to do, you'll be happy to know that I have put together a survival kit for you!
Mar 21, 1997
Big Business in Kids' Music: And I'm not kidding!
I have found that boys and girls are anxious for school to be out for the summer when the birds start singing and the sun is out with that delicious spring-like smell in the air. This is the best time of the year for getting the music games going in full ...
Mar 14, 1997
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching
effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking.
Many links and weekly articles.
Mar 7, 1997
During the month of March, I generally try to cover subjects in my class on Railroad Songs, Irish Folk songs and then dance a gig or two. However, since I left all my resource materials at school and I wanted to get my article done before the deadline, a great idea ...
Feb 28, 1997
Let Freedom Sing!: Get Your Rights, Jack
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow ...
Feb 21, 1997
Jive Talk! Bells, Man! Let's Jim jam!
"Ballin' the Jack" is derived from slang used by railroad workers in the beginning of this century in America. The "jack" is the locomotive and "ballin'" means to work fast or get rollin'. This article presents a fun way to "spice up" your music lessons on Blues and Jazz.
Feb 14, 1997
More Jazz Greats!: Part 2 of 2
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
Feb 7, 1997
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
Jan 31, 1997
Let's celebrate Black History with blues and all that jazz! Synocopation and improvisation make
Jan 24, 1997
Sister Lorna Zemke, a music educator and certified Master Kodaly Educator shares some insights
Jan 17, 1997
Music Education: What Good is It, any way?
Have you ever heard someone say, "What good are the arts in school
anyway? I want my child to learn to read and write, to be decent at
math and know a little history."
Maybe they don't know that music helps us to appreciate the rhythm of the Cosmos, the biological rhythms, ...
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