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Ear Before Eye Webinar (Part 1): Idea of the Month

Ear Before Eye is the number one most recommended methodology for beginning music students based on the model of language learning. So how does it work? Join this informative workshop presented from Merlin Thompson and get familiar with this must-have music teaching strategy. You'll be glad you did. 

Repertoire that Resonates: Connecting with Students' Choice/Interests

Are you interested in knowing more about the various layers of Students' Choice/Interests? This video presentation from Merlin Thompson takes a look at this compelling topic from multiple angles. Enjoy!!

Get Ready for September NOW

September is an important month for many music teachers. Click HERE to check out our FREE September resources for all vocal and instrumental music teachers.
You'll be glad you did!

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Teach Music 21C Blog - Check out our most recent Blogs HERE.

Sounds of Encouragement Podcast - A brilliant conversation between Host Melissa Slocum and Merlin Thompson as they explore all things related to encouragement. Youtube Link. Audio link.

Twenty Years from Now: What will Your Music Students be Doing? Presentation for the CFMTA Conference by Merlin B. Thompson. Youtube link.    

Working with Parents: Past, Present, and Future. Presentation for the CFMTA Conference by Merlin B. Thompson. Youtube link.

Teach Music 21C Podcasts

Real life conversations with music teachers - for music teachers - on every topic you can think of.

Teach Music 21C Podcasts

Let's Look at Practicing 

Explore practicing from various viewpoints including psychology, neuroscience, and education research. 

Insight into Curriculum

The following resources present various new ways to consider curriculum explorations appropriate for 21st century music teachers.  
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Collaboration with Parents

Collaborating with parents in order to develop successful student musical journeys is a multilayered undertaking. These resources provide insight into this important area.
  • Working with Parents: Past, Present, & Future (video)
  • Working with Parents: Part 1 (text)
  • Working with Parents: Part 2 (text)
  • Working with Parents: Part 3 (text)
  • Music Teacher Introductory Letter (text)
  • Parent Check Ins (text)

Resources for Inspiration

Check out the following resources for music teachers that get to the heart of the matter. We facilitate personally and socially meaningful explorations. 

Two-Way Communication

Music teachers' communication and interactions with their students matter a great deal. These resources examine and promote two-way street communication. 

Music Teaching Philosophy

21st century resources that look at the philosophy of music teaching. 

Times Have Changed

These article resources provide background for the development of Teach Music 21C. Each music teacher article is only a few pages.

#1: Two Questions 

#2: Practicing & Learning

#3: Music In Our Lives 

#4: Social Movements 

#5: Curriculum Models

#6: Reflective Partnership Teaching        

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