SQUILT Musical Moments

Discover SQUILT Musical Moments: Simple, Free Music Lessons for Your Day

If you’ve ever wanted to add more beautiful music to your day—but felt overwhelmed by planning “one more thing”—SQUILT Musical Moments are for you.

These short, focused videos on YouTube are simple, completely free, and we have a growing library of them for you to use anytime. They’re perfect for:

• Morning Time

• Tea Time

• Homeschool lessons

• Classroom brain breaks

• Music enrichment in any setting

In just a few minutes, your children can experience great music, learn a musical concept or two, and practice the skill of quiet listening.

What Are SQUILT Musical Moments?

SQUILT Musical Moments are short guided listening videos featuring carefully chosen pieces of music.

Each video:

• Introduces a piece of music (often with a bit of context)

• Highlights one or two musical concepts (like dynamics, tempo, mood, or instruments)

• Invites children to listen closely and respond thoughtfully

They are designed to be open-and-go. No music degree, no special prep, no extra materials required.

All you need is:

• A screen with access to YouTube

• A few minutes of quiet

• A willingness to listen and wonder together
  
  

Why They Work So Well

In a world of constant noise and distraction, these short lessons help children:

• Practice attentive listening

• Grow in musical vocabulary

• Build a habit of stillness and focus

• Experience a wide variety of composers, styles, and moods

And because they’re short, they fit easily into real life—busy mornings, fidgety afternoons, and everything in between.

Perfect for Morning Time, Tea Time, or the Classroom

Morning Time:

Use a SQUILT Musical Moment as a calm, beautiful start to your day. Children can listen while snuggled on the couch, at the breakfast table, or gathered around the school table.

Tea Time:

While you pour tea or serve a snack, play a Musical Moment. Let the music set a peaceful tone and give you a built-in conversation starter.

Classroom:

Use a Musical Moment as a transition between subjects, a brain break that is actually enriching, or a weekly “Music Monday” mini-lesson. Or, if you are a dedicated music teacher, use these as a SQUILT time at the end of your classes!

Quick Step-by-Step Guide for Parents (Homeschool Use)

Here’s a simple way to use SQUILT Musical Moments at home:

1. Visit the SQUILT Music Appreciation Musical Moments YouTube Playlist

   Don't forget to subscribe so you will be notified when new musical moments are published!
   
   

2. Choose one video.

   Pick a title that fits your season, mood, or current studies (winter pieces, carols, dances, etc.).
   
   

3. Set the scene.

   Ask everyone to sit comfortably. Encourage quiet bodies and quiet mouths so they can really listen.
   
   

4. Play the video all the way through.

   Let the guided listening do the teaching. You don’t need to pause or explain unless you want to.
   
   

5. Ask one simple question.

   After the video, ask something like:

    

   • “What did you notice?”

   • “How did the music make you feel?”

   • “What was your favorite part?”

    

6. Connect it to your day.

   You might:

   • Draw a quick picture inspired by the music

   • Write one describing word in a notebook

   • Add the piece to a family playlist to revisit later

    

That’s it. One video, a short conversation, and you’ve just given your children a meaningful music lesson.

Quick Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers (Classroom Use)

Here’s an easy routine you can use in a classroom setting:

1. Pick a day and time.

   Choose a consistent slot—“Musical Moment Monday” or a 5-minute block after lunch.
   
   

2. Open YouTube on your classroom screen.

   Search for “SQUILT Musical Moments” and select a video.
   
   

3. Give simple instructions.

   Tell students:

   “We’re going to listen to a short piece of music. Your job is to notice what you hear—no talking, just listening.”
   
   

4. Play the Musical Moment.

   Let the video guide the listening, just like a mini-lesson.
   
   

5. Invite quick responses.

   Ask a few students to share:

   • One word to describe the music

   • One instrument they heard

   • Whether the music felt fast/slow, loud/soft, happy/sad, etc.

    

6. Optional: Add a quick extension.

   • Have students sketch what the music made them imagine

   • Add the composer’s name to a “Composers We’ve Met” wall

   • Tie it into a history, geography, or literature lesson when appropriate

    

In less than 10 minutes, you’ve given your class a rich musical experience without adding heavy prep to your plate.

Ready to Start?

SQUILT Musical Moments were created to make beautiful, meaningful music study truly accessible—for every family and every classroom.

They’re:

• Free

• Easy to use

• Short and flexible

• Growing all the time

All you need to do is press play and listen together. Over time, these little moments add up, creating a rich foundation of musical memories your children will carry forward.