The Fun Music Company

15/04/2025

🐰 Tired of the SAME old Easter music activities year after year?

Let's face it - plastic egg shakers and bunny colouring sheets only go so far! Your students deserve Easter music lessons that are both FUN and packed with REAL musical learning.

That’s why we’ve just put together a complete Easter Music Teaching Ideas Swipe File with activities that:

✅Connect to curriculum standards (no holiday busywork!)

✅Require minimal prep time

✅Work regardless of your resources or experience level

✅Keep students genuinely engaged while developing musical skills

These go beyond basic activities to offer meaningful musical experiences with an Easter twist!

Go to our NEW Easter Music Lesson Plans Blog and have a look at what activities you can use (free) HERE 👉 https://funmusicco.com/easter-music-lesson-plans/

Even if you’re on school break right now, having a swipe file filled with ready-to-use lesson ideas on hand and having them bookmarked for future years is a BIG time-saver. Which activity will YOU try first?

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Three fun and engaging Easter Music Lesson Plans designed for the primary or elementary school music classroom. Easy and engaging music lesson ideas for Easter.

07/04/2025

What’s on your go-to list of folk songs to use with your K-6 classes❓

Obviously you can’t do every song all the time, but having the ideas ready in one place together with a preview of how it goes, when you need them, is a time-saver😃⏱️

Bookmark it here:

A collection of commonly used folk songs for the classroom, compiled by music teachers. This list gives teachers a guide to find songs for the classroom.

31/03/2025

Let the pranks begin! 😂

Don’t believe everything you see today, except this post 👉 https://funmusicco.com/april-fools-day-jokes-for-music-teachers/

27/03/2025

“ I’m so nervous about taking music, especially for kindergarten!.. Any suggestions?. ”

If this is how you feel or you’re worried it could happen to you, have a look at this first >> https://bit.ly/4iLMfRP

In this blog, we’re breaking down the four components to structure any Kindergarten music class with.

So, if you’re struggling with keeping your Kindergarten music classes engaged or seeking a fresh start, this is a must-read for you!

A guide on creating effective Kindergarten Music Lesson Plans. This article outlines what should be included when creating music lesson plans for kindergarten.

23/03/2025

Have you watched our latest Composition Masterclass yet? 🤔

If so, you'll already know that there is a simple and do-able step-by-step process that you can use with very little preparation time. 🥳

✅You’ll learn how these requirements fit exactly within your curriculum and get your K-6 students having fun with composition and get them creative using these STRATEGIES.
If not, you can claim and bookmark your first free composition masterclass video by pressing play here▶️ https://bit.ly/4ilPzTy

Resources for teaching classroom music including a complete curriculum program, worksheets, lesson plans and games.

27/02/2025

Have you ever felt CRUSHED by negative comments from colleagues or parents about your music teaching?

Questions like:

"How do I respond when another teacher criticizes my music lessons?"
"What should I do when parents complain about my teaching methods?"
"Why do I let other people's opinions affect my confidence so much?"

The good news is you're NOT alone in this struggle!

Because building confidence as a music educator isn't about ignoring all feedback — it's about learning which criticisms to embrace and which ones to let go of completely.
In our latest podcast episode, discover how to:

✅ Identify truly constructive vs destructive criticism
✅ Build a mental shield against unhelpful negativity
✅ Transform your confidence even when teaching in challenging environments

🎧 Listen to the 10 minute podcast episode here and reclaim your teaching confidence TODAY : https://funmusicco.com/feeling-unsupported-heres-how-to-let-go-of-destructive-criticisms/

Feeling unsupported? Here’s how to let go of destructive criticisms.  Most music teachers struggle to feel fully supported by their school administration and fellow colleagues, students and parents because of everyday things that are said including feedback, judgements and criticisms. This leav...

18/02/2025

Have you ever struggled to find the answers you need for Bucket Drumming?

Answers to questions like:

”Should we use lids on buckets?”
"How do I choose the best drumsticks to play buckets with? "
"What tips are there for making bucket drumming quieter? "

The good news is this latest article called "The Best Buckets to Use for Bucket Drumming in Schools" can help you with that!

Because becoming an impactful music teacher is not about being the most skilled musician or drummer or knowing all the answers upfront.

It’s about having a systematised approach, finding the right information quickly and using what already works!

Read the answers to these questions (and more) for yourself here =>

14/02/2025

How can you get your K-6 classes focused and listening in less than a minute?
With Australian schools back now, there’s a BIG need to go back with new, fresh ideas that work instantly and that can quickly grab their attention while getting students motivated, focused and listening again.

But while saying that sounds EASY, it’s actually really hard to find the ideas that actually do that in practice!
That’s what one of today’s first videos is all about. It’s called the “Poison Rhythm Game” and It’s a simple, effective and FUN way to get children focussed and listening effectively in class.. Effortlessly!

We’ve made this activity into a video, so you can easily see EXACTLY how to catch the children’s attention, how to get them focused and listen to musical rhythms effortlessly.

You'll find the free video & PDF download resource to Poison Rhythm (and more) in this Music Teachers Secrets PDF guide here: https://bit.ly/3ExDf3p

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10/02/2025

❤️ Happy Valentines Day ❤️ (for Friday)

Have you tried our three special V-Day Music Lesson Ideas to share your love of music this week with your classes yet??
If you haven't, it's time to get your free resources!! Bookmark them, ready for Friday or use them this week HERE => https://bit.ly/4jUGylE

To play the quizzes, you simply match the music that you think each person in the game will love which develops listening and their appreciation and awareness of all kinds of music .

Then, continue celebrating with a free ukulele play-along based on the child friendly song about love called LAVA! If you've never heard of it before, 'Lava' is a short animated song-story about two volcanoes who fall in love.

This week at the Fun Music blog you’ll find the three V-day themed tutorial videos and screen resources which allows you to create a Valentines themed music lesson without any preparation.

Choose the ones you can use for your classroom, adapt if you need and plug it into your own teaching to get more fun, fulfilment and engagement in your classes... and you'll be able to use them whether you’re an experienced music teacher or not!

Looking for ideas for teaching music lessons on Valentines Day? This page has ideas for Valentines Day Music Lesson Plans. Suitable for Primary or Elementary.

24/01/2025

SCENARIO: You're hyper dedicated. You plan every single lesson ahead.

One day, you have an extra teaching space scheduled..

…It’s a music appreciation class!

It’s the first time you’ve ever been asked to teach a music appreciation class and have no clue where to start (ie: history, instruments, listening, projects etc), yet need a long-term plan for the year.

Then what?

Most people try finding all the ideas themselves on top of their regular teaching..

Spend 1000’s of hours searching for free music appreciation ideas on the internet.

This is why we talk to so many people who have had "enough" but can't bring themselves to spend the money to make it better for themselves. What a waste!

Time spent preparing lessons is still a transaction! Especially on YOU!

Instead start by reading in a few minutes what we’ve learned about in 20+ years here >>

This article shows how to create a music appreciation curriculum for primary or elementary. It shows essential steps in creating a music appreciation syllabus.

17/01/2025

"You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note"~Doug Floyd

This quote might sound like it's encouraging people to be different.

But harmony is really an important and special form of unity, it’s about unifying different elements into one!

To make harmony in music you have to know the right notes, not sing or play too loud or too soft, play at the same tempo etc. You can all follow the conductor or teacher or sometimes you can listen to and support the other players without a conductor.

Henry Ford who created the Ford Motor Company and was father of the modern assembly line is another example. He was not formally educated but created an extremely successful enterprise. He was known to have people around him to answer questions in their particular area of expertise. If a question came up at a meeting he could just turn around and get the answer... He used harmony.

Let’s make the harmony happen not just in music🎶.. but in our lives
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Resources for teaching classroom music including a complete curriculum program, worksheets, lesson plans and games.

07/01/2025

🎉We are so excited about the start of this NEW Year because it’s an ideal time to start fresh and press RESET on anything you want for an incredible music teaching year ahead!⭐👌

So, let’s take a moment to learn about how to not just survive, but to THRIVE as we head into 2025~ it’s a really simple philosophy to redesign your year on your own terms and make 2025 your best ever teaching year yet 🔥

In this latest podcast episode, we’re adding some fresh takes to the strategies you may have tried in the past—and throwing in some new mindset tips on how to approach goal-setting in a way that actually works with no overwhelm, no burnout—just sustainable, simple daily actions that feel good and actually stick!

So, whether you’re struggling with feeling overwhelmed and daunted with facing another year ahead or simply seeking a fresh start, this episode of the Music Teachers Spark is a must-listen for you!

Listen here now at :

Are you ready to THRIVE in 2025? (Here’s how) Are you going into another year of music teaching feeling overwhelmed or like it could be impossible to keep up with? Or maybe you’ve had a tough year last year and already feel like you’ve given up because it all feels way too much? I’ve been th...

23/12/2024

We just want to wish all our family, friends and colleagues here a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are very grateful to have so many fabulous people in our lives and we wish you an extraordinary season filled with joy, happiness, and self care.

19/11/2024

Investing in a ukulele program might seem like a bad idea, but….
The Fun Music Ukulele Curriculum System isn’t like all the other programs you’ve already tried!!

Our fun step-by-step on-demand lessons give children success from the start at mastering a musical instrument without even realising they’re practicing!

Starting from the very first lessons, children learn to play both chords and melodies, tune their own instrument and play in time with their classmates!

Teachers use this program because it aligns nicely with any performance and playing component of the curriculum and as the students' skills advance with the program, the program becomes more technical.
(but the students can’t tell because they think it’s just getting more interesting!)

And that’s why we have a FREE Teaching Ukulele Email Series which gives you access to our FREE resources that you can take straight to your classes.

Click here to claim you're Ukulele Teaching Secrets Today>>https://bit.ly/4fI8qqg

Still on the fence? Here's what other teachers are saying:

"As with your other resources I have purchased in the past - the ukulele resource is fantastic!! The kids have been totally engaged!! "

"I've been really interested to see how the young ones would handle the learning of playing melodies with your program. I've been really impressed with my Year 3 students and how they are picking up the melody playing. We have completed the first 10 lessons and all the children love the song and the ensemble is coming along nicely."

"Awesome! As soon as we were into the second song, they said.... "so where is the knocking?"lol obviously it is a big hit :) "

"Gave my first ukulele lesson last week using the Ukulele Curriculum System and it was fantastic! You are so right with your advice to teach in small steps. Can’t wait for my next lesson with the students. Thank you so much for developing this system and being so supportive along the way."

" I know this resource is targeted for grades 3-6 but I think it works basically on many levels for interested students that are excited to learn to play ukulele with a solid foundation of the playing technique.I like the works sheets and different modes as well. The book has been great even for my substitute teachers that come into the classroom. "

"First, I don't have enough words to express my love of your ukulele program! My 2nd-5th grade children LOVE it!Again, THANKS SO MUCH for what I believe is the best ukulele curriculum on the market!"

18/11/2024

Just recently, in October 2024, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) updated the K–6 syllabuses for music.

So, we combined all the top details into a blog article for those who feel a little confused.

Want ALL the details?? Without having to spend the hours reading all the documents yourself?

Click and go to the blog article which gives our take on all the changes to the K–6 Creative Arts syllabus for 2024 onwards here: https://bit.ly/3OfmBY6

The NSW Standards Authority have updated the K-6 Creative Arts Curriculum. This article shares some insight into the changes that affect anyone teaching music.

05/11/2024

This is a celebration on the insane musical and production abilities of music legend Quincy Jones and why so many are mourning for him today. His is the man who could bring so many phenomenal artists together and made so much incredible music!

25/10/2024

🎈Happy Birthday Fun Music Co!! 🎈
It was October 18 years ago- Who would have ever guessed back in 2006 that the music programs and games we created over our own teaching career would have evolved to help so many people today.

Back then, we were expecting the birth of our baby girl and working in the basement of our parents house after finishing up at our music school when we put the finishing touches on our first ever online music game resource called “Printable Music Games”

At the time we thought it was a one-off idea and that’s when we realized there was more to create because teachers needed more than just lesson ideas and that’s how we were inspired to start the Fun Music Company and create our -6 FunMusicCurriculum online program as it is today.

So far, we’ve been celebrating by having some FUN mailing list celebrations!! Not only have our fellow music teachers been enjoying the best deals of the YEAR this past week, we've also made a PLAYLIST of video lessons that represent the last 18 years online and little “gem” ideas that you can bring to your classes.💎

There’s a bit of everything in there...some of the triumphs, a few cringes, some old videos, some new - and all kinds of things we’ve learned along the way.

The good news is you can still join the FREE Fun Music value videos PLAYLIST and get free access here: https://bit.ly/40isUkz 🥳
It's always fabulous to celebrate with the people who have made it all possible over so many years😊 We're so grateful to to each an every one of YOU and we are so grateful to have you part of our Fun Music Co community 🌟

We're also ALWAYS very grateful to our AMAZING team and people who have worked alongside us over the past 18 years who have all made it possible to bring quality, fun, music programs to teachers and kids EVERYDAY! Here's to the next 18 years! 🎂

09/10/2024

Are you struggling to find ideas that work with your grades 5 and 6’s?

Our newest Video can help you with that!👏👏👏

In the next few minutes, you’ll see what instruments to use, you’ll get FREE access to the classroom screen presentation and sheet music so you can teach it INSTANTLY to your classes with no extra lesson preparation needed! 🥳

But don’t just take our word for it, see it for yourself here ▶️ bit.ly/3U2NL7A