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Join us for a LIVE (through Zoom) interactive 30-minute music appreciation lesson/composer study lesson and a 1-hour acrylic painting lesson.
Great for upper elementary through high school, and adjustable for younger ages, too!
Can't join live? You'll have access to the replays for one year!
The LIVE Art Lesson
Hummingbird Haven on April 8, 2026 at noon CT
This one-hour class gives your student (and you!) step-by-step live instruction on painting this fun painting. You choose the size, and there are numerous template sizes to trace onto your canvas or wooden round. We use acrylic paints because they are inexpensive, dry quickly, and blend nicely.
You get
- Supply list pdf
- Step-by-step photo instructions pdf
- Reference photo to look at while you paint
- Template PDFs in various sizes to trace onto your canvas
- Live one-hour class (through Zoom)
- Replay of the class is available for one year
See "Hummingbird Haven" time-lapse video here:
The LIVE Music Lesson
The Music Appreciation/Composer Study Lesson is Inside the Music of a Magical Broadway Hit with composer Stephen Schwartz on April 15, 2026 at noon CT
Stephen Schwartz is an American composer and lyricist known for his work in musical theatre. Over a career spanning more than fifty years, he has created several popular musicals, including Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked.
Each month, I create and teach a brand new music appreciation lesson, usually focused on a composer! We learn about various musical concepts related to composition, music theory, style, music history, and much more. The class is interactive, so students can ask and answer questions.
You receive
- a printable pack to guide us through the interactive music appreciation lesson
- a 30-minute LIVE class (through Zoom)
- Spotify playlist of the music we're listening to, so you can listen more on your own
- Replays of the class in video and audio formats are available for one year
Curriculum
Your instructor
Gena Mayo is a homeschooling mom of eight with 30 years of music teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education and a Master’s in Vocal Pedagogy, and has taught everything from early childhood music and elementary general music to choirs, voice, and music appreciation. She’s also served as musical director for stage productions from Seussical and Newsies to Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, bringing a performance-tested, student-centered approach to every class.
For March 2026 LIVE Music and Painting Lessons, Gena loves helping students “see” music—using rhythm, mood, and story to inspire visual expression. Her live classes are warm, interactive, and practical, making it easy for homeschool families to weave the arts into everyday life. Expect clear guidance, joyful participation, and creative connections between sound and color that spark confidence and curiosity.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now. You can use the included printables immediately. There are live class days/times, but then the replay of each class is available for one year.
How long do I have access to the course?
For one year (through April 30, 2027)
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us before the first class for a full refund.
What ages is this best for?
I try to make my life class as family-oriented as possible. The music appreciation lessons are focused on upper elementary, but the printables have coloring pages, too, so they can be used for younger students. And, the music we're studying, is, of course, appropriate for all ages--through high school and adults.
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