Basic music education for the budget conscious homeschool family.
“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.” – Yo-Yo Ma Music education can be a fun and rewarding part of your family's homeschool journey. Developing an appreciation for music in children is a big part of a well-rounded education. Whether you are a formal Homeschooler, an eclectic homeschooler or an unschooler, music lessons can add up, depending on how many students you have. Here are some tips to getting your child in a music learning environment without breaking the bank. 1. Check out your local College or University. The music departments at some of these institutions have wised up on the decrease in music education in the public school system and have created student and grad student led music programs for the community, and sometimes spec...