Ashley Danyew - Musician, Educator, Writer, and Entrepreneur

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Free Rhythm Pattern Card Set
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Free Rhythm Pattern Card Set

Simply download, print, cut, and play.

This free printable card set features 16 rhythm pattern cards in 4/4 time. Use them for call-and-response, a composition-based gathering activity, teaching a new song or anthem, or developing musical awareness and listening skills. Looking for more ideas? See this post.

Rhythm Pattern Card Set
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Rhythm Pattern Card Set

Learn, create, compose, improvise.

A printable set of rhythm pattern cards for music teachers (192 cards)

Elementary Music Games & Activities
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Elementary Music Games & Activities

Let's play!

This eBook features 60+ fun, creative, musical games for children of all ages, including step-by-step directions for how to play each game, plus links to video demonstrations, where applicable.

Musical Informance Planning Guide
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Musical Informance Planning Guide

Want to host an informance for your studio?

Here’s everything you need to get started in one 37-page PDF: an in-depth planning guide & repertoire-planning resource for piano teachers.

Teaching Reflection Workbook
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Teaching Reflection Workbook

What kind of teacher do you want to become?

Download this free 5-page Teaching Reflection Workbook with writing prompts and space to reflect and write out your goals for the coming year.

 

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