Category Archives: MusEd
Why we fight (English translation)
(This is a translation of this post which I wrote in Dutch. New post to be expected soon, don’t worry.) It is a word that sounds good for politicians during a crisis: budget cuts. It makes you look like a … Continue reading
Why we fight
(For once I blog in Dutch. Bear with me. This is important stuff.) Het is een woord dat lekker bekt voor een politicus tijdens crisistijd: bezuinigen. Het zet je neer als een man/vrouw die er niet voor terugdeinst om je … Continue reading
THINGS I KNOW: (about) Musical diversity
Could’ve posted ‘Things’ again about something kiddie-related… and actually I do! You see, last time I listed a few things I know about culture education for kiddies but what I did not post about, is the actually content of what … Continue reading
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Music education for kiddies, part IV
Maybe it is time for a little more music talk. Or I should really say music education talk. When it comes to the actual music, my own tastes are somewhat eclectic and I have to admit that I rarely remember … Continue reading
Music education for kiddies, part III
Music is listening. Yeah yeah. What do we listen to with (our) kids? Everything of course! Yet what do we see all the time in classrooms, playgroups, cd’s and dvd’s? Simple songs, happy songs, simple melody and harmony. That is … Continue reading
Music education for kiddies, part II
It is my conviction that listening is at the core of all musicking. It is possible to play music for nobody else but yourself, but even then you are your own audience. Music is made to be listened to. By … Continue reading
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Musical education for kiddies, part I
YES! Talking about something to be passionate about… I am passionate about music education for kids. I think it is important that kids learn about music, and that they learn to listen to all kinds of music. I know that … Continue reading
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More music. Well, I say music…
More about music. I made this scribble on the train last Friday when I was going home and draining the last of my iPhone’s battery. (And the ink from my pen, turned out.) Again, new music suggestions are welcome.
