This October, we are stepping back in time to explore one of the most fascinating eras in music history — the Renaissance (1400–1600).
The Renaissance was a time of great rebirth in art, science, and ideas — and of course, in music. Polyphony, madrigals, sacred and secular works, and fascinating instruments like the lute and recorder came to lif...
Have you ever heard of Melba Liston?
Chances are the answer is "no". She is not a figure who is often studied in the world of music - but she is an inspiring and interesting woman for young people of all ages to learn about.Melba Liston was a “true unsung hero of Jazz” and a trailblazer for women instrumentalists. She was one of the first femal...
Learning about (and learning to truly appreciate) great music exposes our children to the cultures and histories of people around the world.
Recently, in one of our SQUILT LIVE! lessons, a student said to me, "You didn't tell us this was going to be a geography lesson!".
A-ha! No, I didn't - but I am SO glad they noticed! (I hope they also rea...
Summer is almost here, which means another fun theme for SQUILT LIVE!.
In the past we've traveled around the world (we have lessons for 6/7 continents available to our PLUS members), explored all kinds of folk songs, and taken a deep dive into patriotic music.This summer we will combine music appreciation and READING! During a normal month of S...
You're here because you value music in your child's life. Whether you want to teach music appreciation yourself, or desire to have ME teach it for you, this post will be of assistance. Everything about SQUILT is designed to work together - but can stand alone. You can do a little or a lot.That is the beauty of this program - a program that chil...
What if I told you that I had accidentally discovered a magic formula for adding music appreciation into your homeschool without needing to prepare anything or even finding extra time during the day for it?
What if I told you your kids would probably love it and it would lead to creating connections, discussing big ideas, and having so much fun ...
