The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 66: The Benefits of Doing a Music Course in the Summer in Your Homeschool & the Best Choices

66: The Benefits of Doing a Music Course in the Summer in Your Homeschool & the Best Choices

05/19/25 • 10 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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Are you looking for creative ways to enrich your homeschool this summer? Tune into Episode 66 of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo, where we dive into the benefits of including a music course in your homeschool summer routine! Discover why summer is the perfect time for homeschool families to add music and art without the pressure of a busy school year.

In this inspiring episode, Gena Mayo, an experienced homeschooling mom and music teacher, shares practical tips for making music education easy, fun, and stress-free during the summer months. Learn how scheduling a music course in the off-season can free up precious time during your academic year and help your children stay engaged and creative all year long.

Gena highlights some of the best online music courses for homeschoolers, such as Sound Bites: Classical Meets Cartoons, Summer Music Lessons for Holidays and Special Days, Intro to Musicals for Elementary Students, and beginner instrument lessons like Recorder Time, Guitar Time, and Bass Guitar Time. She explains how these zero-prep, self-paced online courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your summer plans – whether at home or on the go.

Explore ways to nurture your child’s love for music and art, find out how learning an instrument over the summer boosts confidence, and discover resources that support a joyful, well-rounded homeschool education.

Don’t miss the exclusive discount code SUMMER25, available for all Music in Our Homeschool courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com to help you save!

Subscribe to the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast for more homeschooling tips, curriculum reviews, and creative inspiration to make learning music fun and accessible all year round.

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Don’t miss the exclusive discount code SUMMER25, available for all Music in Our Homeschool courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com to help you save!

Subscribe to the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast for more homeschooling tips, curriculum reviews, and creative inspiration to make learning music fun and accessible all year round.

Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-course-in-the-summer/

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65: 12 Easy Ways to Include Music in Your Homeschool

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Are you a homeschooling parent looking for creative, practical, and simple ways to bring music education into your homeschool curriculum? In this episode of the “Music in Our Homeschool” podcast, veteran music teacher and homeschooling mom of eight, Gena Mayo, shares 12 easy, affordable, and fun ideas to include music in your homeschool, even if you have no musical background yourself!

Discover how easy it can be to read and sing nursery rhymes, enjoy background music throughout the day, and create homemade musical instruments with your kids. Gena explores the benefits of incorporating music games—like flashcards and bingo—to teach music theory concepts, as well as engaging with educational music apps for extra practice.

Want more structure? Learn how virtual music lessons can fit seamlessly into your routine. Gena also highlights the importance of ear training, recognizing animal and instrument sounds, and taking advantage of local musical field trips to ignite your child’s passion for music.

If you follow a Charlotte Mason homeschool approach, don’t miss Gena's tips on composer study, hymn study, folk songs, and reading living books about music and famous composers. She even suggests ways to add music to a homeschool co-op, whether through group classes, choir, or bucket drumming.

Packed with actionable advice, book recommendations, and inspiration, this episode will help you confidently add music to your homeschool—regardless of your musical expertise. Whether you’re just starting your homeschooling journey or looking to level up your music curriculum, this podcast has something for everyone.

Ready to enrich your homeschool days with the joy of music? Listen now and check out musicinourhomeschool.com for more resources, courses, and ideas!

Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/easy-ways-music-in-your-homeschool/

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67: Which Music in Our Homeschool Plus Membership Tier is Right for You? Find the Best Fit for Your Family at Music in Our Homeschool Plus

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Are you searching for the best way to incorporate quality music and fine arts education into your homeschool? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, experienced homeschool mom and music teacher Gena Mayo walks you through the newly updated Music in Our Homeschool Plus membership to help you confidently choose the right tier for your family’s needs.

Whether you’re a homeschooling beginner or a seasoned educator, Gena explains how the Music in Our Homeschool Plus membership makes it easy and affordable to access high-quality, zero-prep music and fine arts lessons for preschool through high school students. Discover the unique benefits of each membership tier—Basic, Core, Premium, and School Co-op—and find out which one fits your homeschooling style, budget, and educational goals.

Learn about the comprehensive online resources, including music appreciation, music theory, composer studies, fine art pages, instrument instruction, and exclusive live lessons for kids and families. Hear real member testimonials about the program’s ease of use, flexible structure, and enriching content designed for every homeschool setting, from large co-ops to single-family homeschools.

If you want a simple, step-by-step solution for music education—without hefty planning or prep—this episode is the perfect guide. Plus, Gena shares how music and fine arts with Music in Our Homeschool Plus can bring joy to your summer learning or provide valuable high school transcript credits.

Ready to make music and fine arts an enjoyable part of your homeschool routine? Listen in to discover all the features and perks of Music in Our Homeschool Plus, and get expert advice on selecting the tier that’s best for your family.

Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-in-our-homeschool-membership-tier/

The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 66: The Benefits of Doing a Music Course in the Summer in Your Homeschool & the Best Choices

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The Benefits of Doing a Music Course in the Summer in Your Homeschool & the Best Choices (E66)

Welcome back to the Music in Our Homeschool podcast. This is Gena Mayo, and today we are talking about summertime. I don't know about you, but I am so excited for summer the warm weather, less activities. It's all going to be great. So let's get started.

Summer is a time to slow down, relax, and enjoy a break from the traditional homeschooling schedule. But that doesn't mean learning