Find free lesson plans, worksheets, and ideas on teaching music here. You may also be interested in compositions by Mark A. Taylor that suit the needs of your students. All of his works are “battle tested” in the classroom. To listen to or purchase these pieces, check out the Compositions page!
Create Your Own Variations: Download this free worksheet designed to help instrumental students learn how to compose!
Variation Lesson Plans: These lesson plans accompany Create Your Own Variations and are designed for classroom, private lesson, and small group settings.
Symphony Smarts: Get the most out of “Premier Symphony” by turning it into an all-inclusive listening with understanding unit! This unit plan includes a student information sheet, a student worksheet (handy for sub days), and a unit guide complete with listening suggestions to accompany “Premier Symphony.” Your students will take away lasting thoughts about how to play and listen to symphonies.
“Keys-to-the-Realm” is the practice guide to Guardians of the Realm. Scales, rhythms, bowings, and troublesome excerpts are addressed for practice, teaching, and/or assessing. Download them all for free.