The First Important Step Towards an Equitable Music Classroom

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! Contrary to popular beliefs, the first step towards an equitable music room is not selecting diverse repertoire or designing arts integrated lessons. The first step towards cultivating an equitable music classroom is understanding your own mindset and frames of reference. Understanding your own frames of … Read more

Improv, Food, & Mexican Culture: Culturally Responsive Music Design

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! A common misconception about Culturally Responsive Music Education is that it’s just about utilizing diverse repertoire. And while this isn’t incorrect, it isn’t the full scope of what Culturally Responsive Music Education is. Culturally Responsive Music Education is a robust approach to teaching music that … Read more

Song of the Month: Sorida – A Zimbabwean Hand Clapping Game & Welcome Song

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! I’m back this week with the next edition of my Song of the Month series! This month’s song is “Sorida” a welcome song and hand clapping game from Zimbabwe. I came across this song in one of my favorite resources, “Let Your Voice Be Heard!: … Read more