how does music house work?

How It Works - An Introduction
• Physical Environment
• Lily’s First Lesson
• Activities
• Examples
• Trees
• The Teacher’s Role

Some Instruments
• The Piano – A Map of Music
• The Autoharp – The Magic of Harmony
• Other Instruments

Comparison Chart - Music House vs. Traditional Lessons

Kids' House

Meet Some Students
• Sam, the Renaissance Man
• Lucy – Bread Dough
• Andy – Windows of Readiness
• Paul’s Street Sweeper (a long article)
•  “Significant Things Happen Near Chaos”
• "Mr. Music"

How It Works - An Introduction

Trees

Teacher: “What would you like to start with today? Some ear training, the autoharp or composing?”

Student: “Hmmm … I think ear training …”

In the Music House structure, the student chooses the activities. Each choice leads to more possibilities that branch out in turn. The trees illustrate the kinds of things that can happen as each choice is made. In reality, there are many more possibilities, but for the sake of clarity, these trees each have two starting points.

Begin at the bottom of the trunk and climb up the lesson.

Create Something New Tree

Ear Training Tree

Harmony Tree