Before the term ends, I want to give students the opportunity to rack up as many points as they can.  Since online learning began, I...

My family loves Legos!  I was recently contacted by a musician/Lego fan designer who created this cool Symphony Orchestra set... Da...

  I now have had 3 weeks of distance learning experience and am on Spring Break.  It's been good to have some time to reflect on ho...

This is a fun activity - all online - and no instruments needed!  You just use the keyboard or click on the screen to change sounds. ...

If you're looking for an easy video recording tool....check this out! I've been experimenting with options for recording pract...

FIRST DAYS OF ONLINE LEARNING Like many other orchestra teachers across the state, I will be teaching my orchestra classes online for...

I've been using lots of videos to help my students grasp the concepts I'm teaching in class.   Videos are such a great way to be...

My 2nd year players have been working on a really difficult piece.  They love it and they are quite motivated, but still need a little p...

Those who have been to my conference presentations know that I show a lot of short videos in my class to motivate and inspire my students...

Have you ever seen the show 'Nailed It' on Netflix?  It's a show were non-professional bakers try to bake and decorate some ...

Sometimes you need an activity outside of the norm.  Something students won't expect...something that maintains interest and intrigue...

Are you desperately searching for an easy sub plan for your string orchestra classroom?  Here you go.  It's free.  It's edi...