There’s so much talk about AI and specifically, ChatGPT, and its impact on student learning. Whether you approve of it or not, AI technology is here to stay and will only become more advanced. How can we learn to embrace it and utilize its powers to further engage our students in the classroom and better […]
Keys & Kingdoms is a dedicated Give A Note partner as we seek to engage and empower educators, inspire students, and expand the reach and impact of music education. GET STARTED TODAY by Graeme Winder, Keys & Kingdoms Founder When we first set out to develop Keys & Kingdoms, the first ever role-playing adventure game […]
In March 2020 we announced our largest group of 15 outstanding Music Education Innovator Award (MEIA) recipients with thanks to our Artist Ambassador Devon Gilfillian. Learn about who they are and their programs HERE. We made plans to celebrate them later that year with our annual gathering in Nashville, and well, we all know what […]
By KELLEY KING and EMILY FALVEY This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the topic of music production education in schools. This is part 2 of a two-part series on the topic of music production education in schools. In part 1, we explored the rationale and recommendations for bringing music production education into […]
Jeff Coffin is a Give A Note Artist Ambassador. During a presentation at John Overton High School in Nashville, TN in March 2020, Jeff said, “Music education strengthens community, music education brings students together, music education provides a safe place for self-expression, music education promotes complex problem solving, music education encourages students to create, music […]
Give A Note is committed to supporting educators who excel with their students – educators who guide students to use their voice through music to find place and belonging in this world. Music educators are tasked to identify how their students’ unique abilities can add value to the music community. Mostly that means encouraging their […]
Nina Simone (b. Eunice Kathleen Waymon; 1933) is most well known for her contributions to jazz, her activist efforts, and her courage to channel her protests into song, giving voice to many Black Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Her path to success and the influence she had later in life would not have been […]
I can remember my elementary music school teacher, Mrs. Lohr, so clearly. She picked up on my excitement, talent and how much I loved to sing. She gave me an opportunity to sing a special descant part in the choir. I must’ve only been in 4th grade. That led to more choir, singing lessons, piano […]
STEM to STEAM: The “A” stands for “The Arts” By Laurie Orth If the last several years and this pandemic have taught me anything, it is that things change. Not surprisingly, my concept of teaching music has also changed. I used to be content in my own little music silo, teaching general music and chorus. […]
