56: How to Start Listening to Classical Music in Your Homeschool and Why You Should!

The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents

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In Episode 56 of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, hosted by Gena Mayo, discover how to start incorporating classical music into your homeschool and understand why it's beneficial for your child's education. Gena, a seasoned homeschooling mom of eight and music teacher with over 30 years of experience, shares practical tips and easy resources to seamlessly introduce classical music into your daily routine.

Are you curious about how classical music can enhance your homeschool journey? In this episode, you’ll learn how listening to classical music boosts brain development, strengthens memory, improves focus, and fosters emotional intelligence. Gena explains how classical music connects history and culture, enhancing creativity and teaching music appreciation, even if playing an instrument isn’t in your plan.

Explore seven no-stress strategies to make classical music a part of your homeschooling. From creating a morning music habit with pieces like Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to using classical tunes as a background for learning, Gena offers manageable ways to engage your children with music. Discover the benefits of a weekly composer spotlight, engage in fun family games like musical charades, watch exciting live performances from sources like The Piano Guys, and introduce classical sounds through cartoons like Disney's Fantasia.

For a more structured approach, consider joining Music in Our Homeschool Plus for daily music appreciation lessons and live composer studies. Gena provides tips to transition smoothly into classical music appreciation and emphasizes starting small, with just a section a day or a composer a month.

Sharing joyful musical experiences with your children has never been easier.

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