Enrich your homeschooling journey with the joy and ease of homeschool music education. Each week, veteran homeschooling mom of 8 and music teacher for over 30 years, Gena shares practical tips, homeschool music resources, inspiration, and encouragement for homeschool parents and teachers to seamlessly integrate music into your curriculum. From 15-minute music appreciation quick wins to in-depth explorations of music theory for homeschoolers, we've got you covered. Explore composers' stories, gain insights into music concepts, and discover affordable home education resources such as homeschool music lessons to bring quality and fullness to your homeschooling experience. Find the website at MusicinOurHomeschool.com, the online course site at Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com, and the Music in Our Homeschool Plus Membership at MusicinOurHomeschool.com/Membership. A popular Free Music Lessons freebie can be downloaded at MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons
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131: How Music Builds the Leaders of Tomorrow: Character, Confidence, and Creativity in Your Homeschool
Sep 13, 202619 minS3
Click to send Gena a message! What if music education could do far more than teach your child to sing, play an instrument, or recognize a composer? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, Gena Mayo explores how music can help develop the character, confidence, creativity, perseverance, and servant-hearted leadership our children will need throughout their lives. You'll discover how something as simple as practicing a song can teach perseverance, how singing or playing with others develops teamwork and responsibility, and why creativity isn't merely an artistic skill—it's an important leadership strength. Gena also shares how performing helps children learn to face fear, recover from mistakes, and grow in courage and poise. Music gives children opportunities to discover that preparation matters, mistakes don't have to stop them, and their gifts can be used to bless and serve others. Best of all, you don't need to be musical yourself or add hours of lessons to your homeschool schedule. You'll hear simple ideas you can begin using right away, including: • Starting your homeschool day with music • Singing hymns and folk songs together • Using short 15-minute music lessons • Studying composers and hymn writers • Giving children opportunities to lead during music time • Using music to serve others • Reflecting together after listening or performing Music isn't just another subject to squeeze into an already-full homeschool day. It can be a powerful tool for shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. Listen and discover how every hymn sung, song practiced, and beautiful piece of music heard can become an investment in your child's character and future. Resources mentioned in this episode: 15-Minute Music Lessons https://learn.musicinourhomeschool.com/p/15-minute-music-lessons Great Hymns of the Faith https://learn.musicinourhomeschool.com/p/great-hymns-of-the-faith Music in Our Homeschool Plus Membership https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership Free Music Resources https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/freebies Two Weeks of Free Music Lessons https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons Free Music Appreciation Sampler https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/Sampler Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com , free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , the MIOH+ membership here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
130: Overview of Music in Our Homeschool Plus Membership (MIOH+) Who it's for, What's included, Why become a member
Aug 31, 202611 minS3
Click to send Gena a message! What’s Inside Music in Our Homeschool Plus? A Complete MIOH+ Membership Tour Are you looking for an easy, affordable way to include music and fine arts in your homeschool—without adding hours of planning to your week? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, Gena Mayo takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of Music in Our Homeschool Plus (MIOH+) and shows you exactly what’s included at each membership level. You'll discover how the Music Lesson Calendar of the Month makes it simple to add 15-minute music appreciation lessons to your homeschool days. Lessons connect music with composer birthdays, holidays, special days, history, geography, musical styles, and more. Gena also shares one of the easiest ways to add art appreciation to your homeschool: the monthly Fine Art Pages . Simply print them and display them around your home so your children naturally become familiar with beautiful works of art. You'll also get a look at what comes with the Basic Membership for only $9/month , including seven complete music courses: 15-Minute Music Lessons Intro to Musicals American Music for Elementary World Music for Elementary Learn Classical Music with Cartoons State Songs of the 50 U.S. States Music Lessons for Holidays & Special Days Then, Gena walks you through the additional options available through the Core, Premium, and School/Co-op membership levels, including access to more courses, live monthly music lessons, monthly art lessons, lesson replays, printables, master classes, and more. Whether you want a simple way to add a few minutes of music appreciation to your homeschool or you're looking for a complete music and fine arts curriculum, this episode will help you decide which MIOH+ membership level is right for your family. Learn more and choose your membership level at: MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com , free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , the MIOH+ membership here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
129: Easy Ways to Teach Music the Charlotte Mason Way in Your Homeschool
Aug 17, 202622 minS3
Click to send Gena a message! Want to include music in your Charlotte Mason homeschool but aren't sure where to begin? You don't need a music degree—or even any musical experience—to give your children a rich and meaningful music education. In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, music teacher and longtime homeschool mom Gena Mayo shares practical ways to teach music using Charlotte Mason-inspired methods. Charlotte Mason included three important areas of music education in her approach: composer study, hymn study, and folk song study . You'll learn how to incorporate all three into your homeschool simply and naturally, without adding hours of preparation to your week. Discover how to: Choose a composer and conduct a simple Charlotte Mason composer study Help your children recognize a composer's unique musical style Fit classical music listening naturally into lunch, chores, car rides, and other parts of your day Use living books to bring composers and musicians to life Introduce hymn study and help children understand the music, poetry, and meaning of great hymns Teach traditional folk songs and connect them with history and culture Use picture books and other living books as part of music education Find opportunities for your children to experience live music Most importantly, you'll discover that Charlotte Mason music appreciation doesn't need to be complicated . You can start with one composer, one hymn, or one folk song and enjoy it together over time. Whether you're a longtime Charlotte Mason homeschooler or simply inspired by her ideas of short lessons, living books, and beautiful ideas, you'll leave this episode with practical ways to make music a natural part of your homeschool. Find the resources mentioned in this episode at MusicinOurHomeschool.com/CharlotteMasonMusic Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com , free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , the MIOH+ membership here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
128: Composer Spotlight with Spider-Man Movie Music: Comparing Three Incredible Film Composers Danny Elfman, Michael Giacchino, and Daniel Pemberton
Aug 3, 202613 minS3
Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever noticed how different each Spider-Man movie sounds? In this replay of a live Music in Our Homeschool Plus lesson, we're exploring three remarkable film composers who each created a musical world for Spider-Man: • Danny Elfman • Michael Giacchino • Daniel Pemberton You'll learn about each composer's background, discover their unique musical styles, and hear how orchestration, themes, electronic sounds, and creative musical choices help tell a story on screen. We'll compare the classic superhero sound of Danny Elfman, the energetic orchestral writing of Michael Giacchino, and the modern experimental approach of Daniel Pemberton while discussing how film music shapes the audience's experience. Since this is an audio replay without copyrighted music clips, be sure to visit the accompanying blog post for the listening playlist and resources mentioned during the lesson. Whether you're homeschooling elementary students, teaching a high school music appreciation course, or simply enjoy learning about movie music, this lesson offers a fun way to connect music history, film, and critical listening. In this episode, you'll discover: The careers of three modern film composers How composers create memorable superhero themes The role of orchestration in movies How musical styles have evolved across Spider-Man films Easy ways to teach film music appreciation in your homeschool Learn more about Music in Our Homeschool and discover complete music appreciation courses, printable lessons, and Music in Our Homeschool Plus at MusicinOurHomeschool.com. Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/spider-man-movie-composers/ Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com , free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , the MIOH+ membership here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
127: What are the New Music Learning Paths from Music in Our Homeschool?
Jul 27, 202619 minS3
Click to send Gena a message! Are you wondering where your child should begin with music education—or what to teach next? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast , I'm introducing the brand-new Music Learning Paths from Music in Our Homeschool! These carefully planned, self-paced course sequences take the guesswork out of teaching music by providing a complete roadmap from preschool through high school. Instead of wondering which course to choose next, you'll discover a clear progression that helps your children build musical knowledge and skills one step at a time. In this episode, you'll learn about: • The Preschool Music Learning Path • The Elementary Music Learning Path • The Middle School Music Learning Path • The High School Music Learning Path • The Music Skills & Performance Learning Path You'll also hear why I created these Learning Paths, how they fit into a busy homeschool schedule, and how they help parents provide a complete, well-rounded music education—even if they don't have a musical background. Whether your child loves singing, composers, music appreciation, music theory, instruments, jazz, musicals, folk songs, world music, or simply listening to great music, there's a path designed just for them. Learn more and explore free course samples at: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/LearningPaths Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-learning-paths/ Music in Our Homeschool provides simple, meaningful, self-paced online music courses for homeschool families from preschool through high school. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com , free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , the MIOH+ membership here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/membership , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
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