The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 61: How to Use Music Lessons to Grow in Poise and Other Skills for Public Speaking

61: How to Use Music Lessons to Grow in Poise and Other Skills for Public Speaking

04/14/25 • 18 min

The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents

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In this engaging episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo, a seasoned music teacher and homeschooling mom, reveals how music lessons can significantly enhance your child's public speaking skills. Discover the intersection of music education and effective communication as Gena shares her personal journey and valuable insights into developing poise, confidence, and presentation skills.

Dive into the fascinating world of music lessons beyond the traditional learning of instruments or singing. Gena explains how skills like deep breathing and posture, crucial for poise on stage, can transform public speaking capabilities. Learn about the powerful Alexander Technique and its role in connecting mind and body for improved performance, whether in a music recital or a speech.

Perfect for homeschoolers seeking affordable and quality music education, this episode highlights practical strategies to incorporate music lessons into your children's curriculum. Gena offers tips on creating opportunities for regular performances, from recitals to homeschool co-ops, to help students practice and gain confidence in front of audiences.

Join Gena as she outlines how mastering a musical instrument or vocal performance parallels delivering a captivating speech. Explore the crucial elements of memorization, pacing, and engaging with audiences to enhance your child’s public speaking prowess. Whether your child dreams of becoming an engineer, salesperson, or homemaker, the skills gained from music education lay a strong foundation for future success.

Tune in to uncover how music lessons can be a transformative tool in developing poise and public speaking skills for lifetime benefits. Connect with Gena Mayo on her website, musicinourhomeschool.com, for more insights and courses. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your children with the art of music and the confidence of effective communication.

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60: Why Every Homeschooled Student Should Get Fine Arts Credit on Their Homeschool High School Transcript

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In this enlightening episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo dives into the essential reasons why every high school student should earn a fine arts credit. Whether your homeschooler is college-bound, entering the workforce, or pursuing other paths, fine arts education can enrich their educational journey and provide lifelong benefits.

Gena, a seasoned music teacher with over 30 years of experience and a homeschooling mom of eight, passionately discusses how integrating disciplines like music, art, dance, and theater can bolster cultural understanding and historical awareness. Discover how a fine arts credit encourages a more integrated understanding of diverse cultures and historical contexts.

Gena details practical ways to incorporate fine arts into your homeschool curriculum, providing a comprehensive list of activities that can count towards a fine arts credit. From music appreciation and art history to drama productions and choir participation, there are endless possibilities to engage your student.

Learn how to structure these activities to meet credit requirements, and explore creative methods for assessing student progress in fine arts courses. Gena also offers tips on grading and expanding coursework to enhance your child's educational experience.

Whether you're in search of a fun yet educational component to add to your homeschool schedule or exploring ways to fulfill state curriculum requirements easily, this episode is packed with informative guidance. Tune in to find inspiration and resources that will help you seamlessly integrate fine arts into your homeschooling efforts.

For additional support and resources, visit MusicInOurHomeschool.com, where Gena offers full courses and membership options. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your student's high school transcript with the power of the fine arts!

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The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 61: How to Use Music Lessons to Grow in Poise and Other Skills for Public Speaking

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61: How to Use Music Lessons to Grow in Poise and Other Skills for Public Speaking

[00:00:00] Hi. I am Gena Mayo and today I'll be talking about how to use music lessons to teach poise and other skills important for public speaking. Private and group music lessons aren't just for learning how to play an instrument or to sing. There are so many skills that students learn, including those that make them better public speakers.

So let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a homes