
68: How to Easily Include Beginning and Advanced Music Theory in Your Homeschool
06/02/25 • 15 min
Unlock the power of music education at home with Episode 68 of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast: “How to Easily Include Beginning and Advanced Music Theory in Your Homeschool,” hosted by experienced music educator and homeschooling mom, Gena Mayo. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent feeling intimidated by music theory, or you have a budding musician at home, this episode is packed with actionable tips and encouragement to make both beginning and advanced music theory accessible, engaging, and fun for every family.
Discover why learning music theory is crucial for your child’s education—from enhancing sight reading skills and improving mathematical reasoning to strengthening cognitive flexibility and overall music literacy. Gena Mayo breaks down the benefits of music theory in the homeschool environment and shares how it can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routine, regardless of your own musical background.
Explore Gena’s three comprehensive, self-paced online music theory courses designed specifically for homeschoolers: Beginning Music Theory for Elementary, Beginning Music Theory for Teens, and Advanced Music Theory for Teens. Each course features engaging video lessons, printable worksheets, interactive ear training, and self-grading quizzes to ensure mastery at every level—without requiring parents to know music theory themselves!
This episode covers practical strategies for teaching music theory at home, ideas for incorporating games and manipulatives, and how to help your child progress from foundational concepts to college-prep skills. Plus, learn about exclusive homeschool resources and special membership options that make a quality music education affordable and stress-free.
If you’re looking for step-by-step guidance on how to add quality music theory instruction to your homeschool curriculum, this episode is your go-to resource. Tune in and empower your homeschoolers with the skills they need to thrive musically!
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-theory-in-your-homeschool/
Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com ,free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
Unlock the power of music education at home with Episode 68 of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast: “How to Easily Include Beginning and Advanced Music Theory in Your Homeschool,” hosted by experienced music educator and homeschooling mom, Gena Mayo. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent feeling intimidated by music theory, or you have a budding musician at home, this episode is packed with actionable tips and encouragement to make both beginning and advanced music theory accessible, engaging, and fun for every family.
Discover why learning music theory is crucial for your child’s education—from enhancing sight reading skills and improving mathematical reasoning to strengthening cognitive flexibility and overall music literacy. Gena Mayo breaks down the benefits of music theory in the homeschool environment and shares how it can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routine, regardless of your own musical background.
Explore Gena’s three comprehensive, self-paced online music theory courses designed specifically for homeschoolers: Beginning Music Theory for Elementary, Beginning Music Theory for Teens, and Advanced Music Theory for Teens. Each course features engaging video lessons, printable worksheets, interactive ear training, and self-grading quizzes to ensure mastery at every level—without requiring parents to know music theory themselves!
This episode covers practical strategies for teaching music theory at home, ideas for incorporating games and manipulatives, and how to help your child progress from foundational concepts to college-prep skills. Plus, learn about exclusive homeschool resources and special membership options that make a quality music education affordable and stress-free.
If you’re looking for step-by-step guidance on how to add quality music theory instruction to your homeschool curriculum, this episode is your go-to resource. Tune in and empower your homeschoolers with the skills they need to thrive musically!
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-theory-in-your-homeschool/
Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com ,free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
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Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-in-our-homeschool-membership-tier/
Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com ,free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 68: How to Easily Include Beginning and Advanced Music Theory in Your Homeschool
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How to Easily Include Beginning and Advanced Music Theory in Your Homeschool (E68)
Gena: [00:00:00] Hi, friends. Welcome back to the Music in our homeschool podcast. This is Gena Mayo, and today we're talking about how to easily include beginning and advanced music theory in your homeschool.
Music theory is something that can feel a little intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.
Whether you've never read a note in your life, or you've got a budding Beethoven in your home, this episod
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