Bell's Studio
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St. Johns, Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda
About the store
Hi! I’m Jocelyn Beldman, a certified music educator (BMT, MTA, MME) and the owner of Bell’s Studio in St. John’s, Antigua. I teach students from Kindergarten and up (including secondary!) and work with a beautifully diverse community of learners. My passion is creating engaging, practical, and culturally relevant music resources that build strong musical foundations while keeping students excited about learning. With experience in both classroom and private studio settings, I design materials that are teacher-friendly, student-centered, and easy to implement. Whether you’re looking for structured lessons, creative activities, or assessment tools, my goal is to help you feel confident, organized, and inspired in your music classroom.
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Caribbean Music Unit (Grades 3 - 6)
Learn all about music from the Caribbean in this unit designed for students grades 3 - 6. This unit has six components to it: 1) Listening Journal 2) Caribbean Instruments and Research Project 3) The History and Origins of Steel Pan 4) Antigua and Barbuda: The Iron Band 5) How to Become A Calypsonian 6) Learn to Dance to Soca Music. Use this unit as a menu with options, use all or some. The Listening Journal is designed to be used in the first 5 minutes of each lesson before you move on to the
3rd - 6th
Music
How to Become a Calypsonian! Mini Unit
Inspired by the vibrant picture book How to Become a Calypsonian by Desryn Collins, this engaging lesson invites students in Grades 3–6 to step into the exciting world of calypso music and storytelling. Students begin by reading the book (or watching a companion video if the text is unavailable) to explore what it truly means to be a Calypsonian — a musical storyteller, social commentator, and cultural voice of the Caribbean. They learn how calypso combines rhythm, rhyme, wit, and message to en
3rd - 6th
Music, Music Composition
The Steel Pan Orchestra Mini Unit
Culturally Responsive & Globally MindedStudents explore the origins and evolution of the Steel Pan, discovering how creativity, resilience, and innovation shaped one of the Caribbean’s most iconic instruments. This unit encourages students to make meaningful connections between music and cultural identity. Interactive & Technology-EnhancedAllows students to experiment with authentic steel pan sounds — perfect for classrooms without access to instruments. Students can explore pitch, melody, and t
3rd - 6th
Art History, Music
Caribbean Music: Listening Journal
This package includes ten listening journal activities to introduce kids to Caribbean music! Ideal for Grades 4 - 6. This activity is designed to get kids listening to and thinking about Caribbean music and what it means to them. This would be a great addition to any Black History units, or General Music Units. Teach your students to be Global Citizens by broadening their musical horizons! Includes student journal, teacher handbook (including background information on all artists/songs), an
4th - 6th
Music
Caribbean Music: Iron Band Mini Unit
Take your students on a musical journey to Antigua and Barbuda and discover the vibrant tradition of Iron Band! Designed for Grades 4–6, this engaging lesson introduces students to Iron Band — a uniquely Antiguan cultural practice rooted in creativity, resourcefulness, and community celebration. Students will explore how everyday metal objects are transformed into powerful rhythmic instruments, and how Iron Bands play an important role in Carnival and local festivities. In this lesson, students
3rd - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music
Rhythm Memory Game (4/4)
The end of the year is approaching! Diversity your music learning by adding centres and fill your lessons with fun, and engaging games! This game will reinforce students' recognition and performance of simple rhythms in 4/4 meter. Recommended for Grade 4 - 6.
2nd - 6th
Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music
Rhythm Memory Game (3/4 Meter)
The end of the year is approaching! Diversity your music learning by adding centres and fill your lessons with fun, and engaging games! This game will reinforce students' recognition and performance of simple rhythms in 3/4 meter. Recommended for Grade 4 - 6.
4th - 6th
Music
Tempo and Dynamics Flashcards
Tempo and Dynamics Symbols Flashcards for Primary music class.
1st - 6th
Music
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About the store
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Hi! I’m Jocelyn Beldman, a certified music educator (BMT, MTA, MME) and the owner of Bell’s Studio in St. John’s, Antigua. I teach students from Kindergarten and up (including secondary!) and work with a beautifully diverse community of learners. My passion is creating engaging, practical, and culturally relevant music resources that build strong musical foundations while keeping students excited about learning. With experience in both classroom and private studio settings, I design materials that are teacher-friendly, student-centered, and easy to implement. Whether you’re looking for structured lessons, creative activities, or assessment tools, my goal is to help you feel confident, organized, and inspired in your music classroom.
Teaching style
My teaching style is strongly influenced by the Kodály approach, with singing at the heart of everything I do. I believe music literacy should grow out of rich musical experience, not precede it. In my classroom, students sing daily, developing inner hearing, pitch accuracy, and rhythmic understanding before attaching labels to notation. We experience, explore, practice, and perform musical concepts long before we formally name them. Through sequential, sound-before-symbol learning, students build deep understanding rather than surface recognition. I value musicianship as much as literacy, and I strive to develop confident, expressive musicians who understand music from the inside out.
Additional biographical information
Jocelyn Beldman is a certified music educator (BMT, MTA, MME), professional musician, and performer who has been living and teaching in the Caribbean for over 15 years. As the founder of Bell’s Studio in Antigua, she works with students from Kindergarten through Grade 9, combining her classroom expertise with real-world performance experience. Music permeates every aspect of her life—whether she is teaching, performing, directing, or creating curriculum. Her work reflects a deep belief that music is meant to be lived, experienced, and shared, both inside and outside the classroom.
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