Benefits of Music This Holiday Season
2020 has been a year of uncertainty and change in a plethora of ways. However, one thing that has remained true is the importance of remaining connected with our loved ones. While this has become more challenging due to physical distancing measures, it is...
15 Perfect Gifts for Little Musicians
Are you struggling to find the perfect musical gift for your child this year? We're here to help! Our team of Education Consultants has collected our favorite gifts for kids – whether they are beginning music enthusiasts, hopeful rock stars, or somewhere in...
Ukulele Karate for Your Classroom, Hi-YAHH!
If you are a fan of the Recorder Karate method, you will love this new ukulele method! Ukulele Karate is based on the highly motivational method developed by Barb Philipak with dozens of songs arranged by Paul Jennings. Philipak's karate...
How To Make A Halloween Sound Story
Featured Products in our Halloween Sound Story Recipe: Shake dem Halloween Bones 835658 Ten Orange Pumpkins 846168 The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything 835715 Basic Beat BBC01 Plastic Finger Castanets 204133 Remo Lightning Thunder Tube 201493 Basic...
Everything You Need for a Spooktacularly Musical Halloween
We love our spooky books here at West Music! These top halloween books make perfect additions to your classrooms during this season of fun! Before we dive into books, we invite you to watch this video featuring Ryan West demonstrating how puppets and spooky sounds...
Orff Video Resources
Throughout the years, we've created various videos about Sonor and Studio 49 Orff instruments and their accessories. Here are a few to pique your interest! Studio 49 Bass Xylophone Comparison Judy demonstrates 3 levels of rosewood bass xylophones from Studio 49. Learn...
Music Class à la “Cart”
The fall of 2020 brought a great many challenges to our elementary music community. Due to social distancing and safety concerns, many of our teacher friends found themselves in the new situation of the "mobile classroom." We knew this would be a first-time endeavor...
A Conversation with Judy
West Music Events: We're talking conventions and workshops with Director of General Music, Judy Pine. West Music has a long history of not just supplying general classroom music teachers with quality instruments and materials, but also having a team of associates who...
West Music In-Person
Looking for professional development for you and your music staff or organization? Want more training on using West Music products? Interested in team building while expanding your toolset? We here at West Music have tackled these very questions and offer enhanced...
The Impact of Music Lasts a Lifetime
As an educator, you get to see firsthand the growth and improvement of your students! But do you know the long-term benefits of music in the classroom? Let’s discuss the advantages of all of the wonderful work you do, because after all, “The influence of a good...