Song of the Month: Just From the Kitchen

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! I’m back this week with this month’s Song of the Month! This month’s song is “Just From the Kitchen” a singing game from the Georgia Sea Islands. For my first semester of grad school, one of the resources we were required to get was “Step … Read more

Black Music Appreciation Month: A Celebration of American Music

Black Music Appreciation Month, A Celebration of American Music

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! First designated in 1979 as Black Music Month by President Jimmy Carter, June was officially declared Black Music Month by presidential proclamation in 2000. In President Joe Biden’s 2024 Proclamation, he notes that “Black music is a staple of American art and a powerhouse of … Read more

Song of the Month: Lift Every Voice and Sing

Purple background, Song of the month "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Background and lesson ideas

Listen to this blog post by clicking on the player below! In honor of Black History Month, today I’m continuing my monthly Song of the Month Series with “Lift Every Voice and Sing”! An important song every one of us should know, and a song that personally holds a lot of significance and memories of … Read more

Black Music History: More Than Just a February Lesson

Listen to this blog post by clicking on the player below! For many music educators around the U.S., February is a time to pull out lessons on Black musicians and composers, jazz & blues, spirituals, and hip hop. And while I love all of those things, today I want to challenge you to challenge your … Read more