Music in Our Homeschool

The curriculum provides excellent support for parents with no musical background through detailed guides, instructions, and free preview materials. The program is specifically designed for parents who lack musical training.

Review notes it's 'a great resource for parents who have little musical background' with 'instructions for parents' and 'free previews—often a complete lesson—are available for many courses'

The curriculum facilitates direct instruction through video lessons and detailed parent guides. Courses include instructional videos and comprehensive support materials for implementation.

Courses 'include some videos and downloadable PDFs' with 'very helpful instructions for each lesson' and 'instructions for parents' included in downloadable files

The curriculum balances structured lesson formats with flexible course selection and pacing. While individual courses follow structured progressions, families can choose courses that match their needs and interests.

Courses have 'similar design with text, videos... and downloadable PDFs' but families select from a 'hub for music instruction from which to choose rather than a series of purposely designed courses'

The curriculum includes substantial music history and appreciation content through dedicated courses covering different musical eras and styles. High school courses specifically focus on historical periods and composers.

Multiple music appreciation courses cover 'Middle Ages through Classical Era,' 'Romantic Era,' and '20th Century Music,' with students completing 'Composer Sheets' and learning about different musical periods

The curriculum provides structured technique instruction in specific areas like vocal training and instrument lessons. The Singing Made Easy series includes explicit instruction in vocal warm-ups, breathing, posture, and relaxation techniques.

Singing Made Easy courses teach specific techniques with 'vocal warm-up exercises plus exercises for posture, breathing, and relaxation,' and instrument courses like Guitar Time and KinderBach series provide structured instruction

Music vocabulary instruction appears limited to basic concepts within specific courses. Some theory instruction is included but vocabulary development is not emphasized consistently across the curriculum.

Beginning Music Theory for Teens and KinderBach series include theory instruction, and Dynamics Flashcards help teach music theory concepts, but systematic vocabulary building is not highlighted