With over 20 years of experience teaching music to grades 6 to 12, I'm here to support you. This store offers low-prep, ready-to-use resources focused on the elements of music and music appreciation. My aim is to help you inspire the next generation of musicians with quality materials.
Struggling to teach rhythm effectively? Rhythm Music Theory Worksheets for Note Values, Rests, and Time Signatures offers 30 ready-to-use activities to simplify your lessons and support student understanding. Be sure to look at the preview to see a full range of the worksheets and how they’re structured to support student learning. This product is also part of the Middle School Music Lessons Bundle. It's a great way to access even more ready-to-use, classroom-tested resources. This set of 30 r
Are you looking for middle school music lessons that give you a complete general music curriculum for the entire year?This Middle School Music Curriculum Bundle provides ready-to-use music lessons, listening activities, music history units, and assessment tasks designed for Grade 6–8 general music classrooms. The materials are classroom-tested and organised to help you teach music with confidence while saving valuable planning time. This resource works as a long-term teaching tool, giving yo
Are you looking for an impactful way to celebrate Black History Month while enriching your middle school music curriculum? This Black History Month Musician Worksheets set is the perfect addition to your general music or music appreciation classroom, helping students explore the rich legacies of Black musicians and a variety of music genres. Music Teaching benefits of the Black History Month Musician Worksheets include:This printable resource provides middle school music teachers with a structu
Your students will love coloring these 5 original abstract designs zentangle coloring pages. They are perfect to use for early finishers, as an art center or station and look great as a display on your walls and bulletin boards. Click here to stay up to date with latest product releasesThis is a simple resource that includes 5 original zentangle coloring pages. Your students will enjoy showing their creative flair while coloring these designs. They are suitable for all ages and are a great way f
Are you looking for engaging film music lessons and movie music worksheets that help students connect music history with real musical examples? This Film Music unit includes ready-to-use lessons, worksheets, and listening activities designed to help middle school students explore how music is used in films. Students learn how composers use the elements of music to create mood, emotion, and storytelling in movies. The lessons combine music listening, reading comprehension, and discussion acti
6th - 9th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Reading Strategies
The World Music Lessons and Worksheets, Multicultural and Global Music Appreciation Bundle is perfect for exploring music from around the world, this resource connects students to global music, cultural music traditions, and music in world culture. Tailored for middle school music and general music, this bundle offers music lessons, activities, and worksheets that celebrate diversity and creativity. 5 Teacher Benefits of the World Music Lessons and Worksheets, Multicultural and Global M
Are you looking for a structured way to help students listen to music carefully and describe what they hear using the elements of music? This Elements of Music Listening Worksheets Bundle provides a collection of music listening activities designed to help students analyze music, develop music vocabulary, and connect music concepts with real musical examples. These listening worksheets guide students through structured music analysis using the 8 elements of music, helping them organise their
7th - 9th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Reading Strategies
Are you looking for engaging hip hop and rap music lessons that help students understand rhythm, meter, and time signatures while keeping them actively involved in music learning? Teaching rhythm can be challenging, especially when students struggle with note values, rhythm reading, and music vocabulary. This Hip Hop Rap Rhythm Lessons and Worksheets Unit provides structured music lessons, listening activities, and rhythm practice tasks that help students understand rhythm through engaging m
Teaching rock music this term? The Rock and Roll Music History Lessons and Worksheets for Middle School Music helps students connect with music history using ready-to-use, low-prep, high-interest materials. Check out the preview to see the full list of activities, printable examples, and how this unit is laid out for ease of use. This resource is also part of the Year Long Middle School Music Rock Music Curriculum. Add it to your collection and simplify your entire year of rock music instructio
5th - 9th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Reading Strategies
The energy of rock music has shaped generations—now bring that excitement into your classroom! Rock Music Appreciation for Middle School a Year-Long General Music Curriculum is a ready-to-teach, no-prep resource designed to keep middle school and general music students engaged while exploring the legends, history, and cultural impact of rock and roll, pop music, and African music. This Bundle is packed with dynamic music lessons, music worksheets, and music activities. It is a classroom test
6th - 8th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Reading Strategies
Music teachers, are you looking for a structured way to introduce the guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and acoustic guitar? This resource is designed for middle school music and general music lessons, providing engaging music activities that cover guitar history, types of guitars, and introductory playing techniques. Perfect as a set of standalone lessons, these worksheets give students a strong foundation in guitar knowledge and performance. 5 Teacher Benefits of the Beginner Guitar Mu
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Looking for an easy way to teach treble clef note reading in your music classroom? The Treble Clef Music Theory Worksheet and Treble Staff Note Naming Worksheets are perfect for music lessons focused on music note reading, note naming worksheets, and treble clef practice. With 25 engaging music note reading worksheets, this resource provides everything students need to build confidence in reading and identifying notes on the treble clef. 5 Teacher Benefits of the Treble Clef Music Theory Work
Are you looking for a music composition project that works as a clear, structured high school music assessment without starting from scratch? Planning a songwriting project that develops both composition and performance skills can take a lot of time—especially when you need clear expectations, scaffolding, and assessment criteria. This Music Composition Project and Songwriting Assessment gives you everything you need to confidently run a meaningful music assessment task in your classroom. D
Are you looking for a complete music history curriculum that helps you teach music appreciation, listening, and music literacy without spending hours planning lessons? This Music History Curriculum Bundle provides a collection of ready-to-use music lessons, worksheets, and listening activities designed for middle school and general music classrooms. The activities help students explore important music styles, instruments, and musical traditions, while learning how to analyze music using the
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Are your music assignments starting to feel repetitive and disengaging?It’s easy for music projects to become predictable… and even easier for students to switch off. This rock music project assessment gives you a creative, structured way to assess student understanding while keeping them engaged. Instead of another worksheet, your students design, create, and think like real musicians—making this the perfect middle school music assignment for your general music class. Why Music Teachers Love
5th - 9th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
This Rock and Pop Music Lessons and Worksheets for Middle School Music Appreciation Bundle combines four great music classroom resources that are designed to help your music students learn about the history of Rock and Popular Music. This collection of worksheets and assignments is a great addition to the Middle School and General Music Classroom.Click here to stay up to date with latest product releasesInclude in the Rock and Pop Music Lessons and Worksheets Mini Bundle:Rock and Pop Music Les
6th - 8th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Reading Strategies
Are you looking for a fun music classroom game to review music symbols and music vocabulary with your students?This Music Symbol Bingo Game is a ready-to-use music revision activity designed to help students practice recognizing music symbols and understanding music terminology. It works well as a review lesson, reward activity, sub plan, or quick music literacy game. This printable music classroom game is flexible enough to use across upper elementary, middle school, and high school music c
Are you looking for ready-to-use lessons for teaching the 6 Elements of Music in the NSW Music syllabus?This 6 Elements of Music Lessons and Worksheets Bundle provides a complete set of teaching resources designed for NSW Stage 4 and Stage 5 music classrooms. The activities help students build confidence with music vocabulary, listening analysis, and music literacy, while learning how to describe music using the elements of music. The lessons combine listening activities, structured worksh
7th - 10th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Teaching music in a middle school music or general music classroom can be challenging without the right resources. This complete unit on rock and pop music instruments provides structured music lessons and engaging music activities to help students understand the instruments of rock and pop, their roles, and how they shape modern sound. With ready-to-use worksheets, music listening analysis, and interactive lessons, this resource brings rock and roll music to life. 5 Reasons Music Tea
6th - 8th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Reading Strategies
Looking for a creative way to end your Instruments of the Orchestra unit? The Make an Instrument Music Project: A Music Assessment for General Music helps middle school students design and build their own musical instruments—giving them a hands-on, independent assignment that assesses real understanding without the need for complicated prep. Check out the preview before purchasing for a full look inside the resource.Bundle and save:Explore the Instruments of the Orchestra resource collection h
With over 20 years of experience teaching music to grades 6 to 12, I'm here to support you. This store offers low-prep, ready-to-use resources focused on the elements of music and music appreciation. My aim is to help you inspire the next generation of musicians with quality materials.
Teaching style
My music teaching style emphasizes understanding the elements of music through hands-on activities, including listening, performing, and composing, to engage students and foster a deep appreciation for music.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2009 Education Week Award - Excellence in Teaching Award for “Maximising student engagement through the implementation of a diverse and dynamic range of pedagogy”
2016 Education Week Award - Excellence in Teaching Award for work in the Creative and Performing Arts
2018 Rotary Club - Pride in Workmanship Award
My own education history
Bachelor of Visual Arts - Newcastle University 1991
Diploma of Education - Newcastle University 2000
Associate Diploma in Voice Recital - Trinity College of London 2007
Additional biographical information
I am a wife and mum. I have two grown up children and a wonderful husband. I share my house with one cat - Max. I love the country life and teaching.
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