How to Write an Annual Report for Your Music Ministry

How to Write an Annual Report for Your Music Ministry

For most churches, January is the start of a new fiscal year, which means it’s almost time for that long-anticipated after-church event that may or may not include finger sandwiches and decaf coffee…

Annual Meeting (and your written annual report).

Today, I’m sharing a few outline ideas for writing an annual report, a simple checklist of things to mention or include, and a few real-life examples for inspiration.

How to Write Your Own Handbell Processional

How to Write Your Own Handbell Processional

Sometimes, it can be hard to find the right piece of music.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of writing your own composition, step by step. Let's start with something small — a simple handbell processional.

Q&A: Music Theory for Adult Choirs

Sometimes I get questions in my inbox that I think others may be wondering, too. Here’s a question I got recently about music theory resources for adult choirs.

15 Supplemental Collections for Elementary Piano Students

Supplemental collections are a great way to 1) incorporate a variety of musical styles into their repertoire plan, 2) expose your students to new voices (especially those who are underrepresented), and 3) foster motivation. Here are 15 of my favorite collections for elementary piano students.

How to Maximize Productivity in Your Choir Rehearsals

How to Maximize Productivity in Your Choir Rehearsals

A successful, productive choir rehearsal takes proper preparation, careful planning, good time management skills, and attention to detail. In this post, I’m answering your questions plus sharing a few strategic tips for maximizing productivity in your rehearsals week after week.

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How to Use Milanote as a Music Educator

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How to Use Milanote as a Music Educator

I’m always looking for tools that are simple and easy to use. That’s why today, I’m excited to tell you about a (free!) web-based tool I’ve discovered to help me organize ideas, plan lessons, track assessments, and write curriculum content.

Lessons From Pizza Night

Lessons From Pizza Night

Here's something you may not know about me: I love pizza. It's been my favorite food since I was 5, as illustrated in a construction-paper preschool project about my favorite things (macaroni and cheese was a strong contender).

We've learned a lot from pizza nights, but we're still tweaking our process. This is true for our teaching practice, as well. We're always experimenting, evaluating, and studying the outcomes.

Follow along with my creative work and daily adventures: @ashleydanyew

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It’s the end of September (look at that golden light ✨), which means it’s recording day! 🎙️🎹 This year, I’m revisiting Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 and learning/relearning one prelude and fugue each month. Today, I