Jazz lessons for elementary music

What's jazz you ask? Three things set this art form apart from classical music: 1) The Rhythm, 2) Improvisation, and 3) The Conversation. Learn more on MakingMusicFun! #makingmusicfun https://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/whats-jazz.php

I'll admit it. I used to strongly dislike jazz. I didn't understand it, and I thought it was boring. However, as I learned more about it ...

Do you have a favorite rhythm game or activity to use in your music lessons? Rhythm is something that always needs review, so you can never have too many

This post may contain affiliate links. You pay the same and I get a small commission. Yay! (Please see my/our full disclosure for further information.) Let’s go for a Sleigh Ride… This is the unofficial soundtrack to the holidays. This is a classical piece students are familiar with– so use it to your advantage and… Continue reading Greatest Lesson Ideas For Sleigh Ride In Elementary Music

Jazz music has a rich and interesting history. To learn about some of these stories check out these picture books.

Here is a free download for a diagram explaining the process of learning and practicing jazz improvisation using language, transcribing, and learning jazz tunes

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

15-Minute Music Lesson about Charlie "Bird" Parker, American jazz saxophonist and composer. Music lesson for elementary students. Free 5-page printable pack. From Music in Our Homeschool #musicfreebie #musiceducation #musiclessonsforkids