Save 30% through November 10 with code AMERICA
Are you looking for a way to bring American history to life through music and art that’s meaningful, memorable, and fun?
Take your students of ALL AGES on a musical journey through 250 years of America’s story with Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom.
Each lesson features
- engaging videos
- fun activities
that explore the songs, styles, and people who shaped our nation’s sound—from fife and drum tunes of the Revolution to jazz, country, Broadway, film scores, and today’s inspiring hits.
You and your students will love discovering how every era of American music tells the story of freedom, creativity, and connection.
Additionally, each lesson includes
- a piece of art related to the lesson
- perfect for Picture Study!
The 18-week program guides your family through America’s musical heritage in a way that’s easy to follow, rich with culture, and unforgettable to experience. You get eighteen 15-minute music lessons, so you can do one lesson a week for one semester!
How does it work?
Try this free sample lesson.
Click here to do Lesson 1: Colonial Music & Folk Traditions (1700s-1700s)
Bonus #1:
Music Appreciation Notebook
Includes many notebooking pages for K-12, including music appreciation prompts, musical term vocabulary, timelines, creative writing ideas, drawing pages, and more.
(53 pages, a $7.50 value)
Bonus #2:
Musical Instrument Coloring Pages
Includes coloring pages of all the major instruments of the orchestra from the percussion, string, brass, and woodwind families.
(39 pages, a $7.50 value)
Bonus #3
Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom: THE ART
Includes 18 carefully selected American artworks that pair with each lesson in the companion music course. Find full-color Fine Art Pages showcasing painters such as Grant Wood, Winslow Homer, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Childe Hassam, and more. Explains how to use Fine Art Pages for simple, meaningful art appreciation at home or in the classroom.
(18 pages, a $7.50 value)
Save 30% through November 10 with code AMERICA
See inside the course here:
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
Are there any live lessons?
No, all lessons are embedded and self-paced.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. There's even an app! (Search for "Teachable" in your app store.)
What age group is Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom useful for?
All ages! Each age can get their own level of good out of the program, and I think families with a mix of ages will find that you can adapt it pretty well for your children. The bonuses (Music Appreciation Notebook, Music Appreciation Coloring Pages, and Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom ~ The Art) have great resources that can work for all ages!
How to Use Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom:
Each week for 18 weeks, do one 15-minute music lesson. View the art as often as you'd like! Optional, add a notebooking page from one the bonuses (Music Appreciation Notebook, Music Appreciation Coloring Pages, Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom ~ The Art).
What is included in each day's lesson?
They are a very simple format. Read the text and watch/listen to the embedded videos! Then, do the (optional) fun activity and view the art.
How long does a daily lesson take?
Aim for 15 minutes.
Remember, some is better than none.
Any Tips for adding this to our homeschool?
* Keep it enjoyable for the children. Find a way that works for the ages and stages you have in your homeschool or classroom. Let music be a gift and a joy in your home!
* Some is better than None.
* It doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
* Just begin.
I don’t know if I have time to use this.
Your course is ready when you are. You can watch & listen when it works for you. Weekends, car rides, while eating, or doing chores–whatever works for you will work for your music education course.
How is this arranged? Is the music presented in chronological order, or by composer?
Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom follows a general chronological order through America's history.
What "optional fun activities" are included?
- Learn some dance steps
- Bucket drumming rhythms
- Sing
- Rewrite lyrics
- Compare and contrast
- Do a dancing game
- Call-and-response game
- Draw
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Watch a movie or a musical
What are the Bonuses?
- Music Appreciation Notebook (53 pages)
- Music Appreciation Coloring Pages (39 pages)
- Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom ~ The Art (18 pages)
Warning about the Videos:
I have viewed all the videos included in this course. However, since every family is different, I recommend you preview for content, costumes, graphics on screen, etc. to make sure they are appropriate for your family's viewing. If you choose not to watch, you can still use the videos to listen to the music!
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 within the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund. (You will be asked to delete anything you have downloaded from the course.)
How do I contact Gena with a question?
Scroll to the bottom of this page and click "Contact Gena." :)
Is Music and Art of America: 250 Years of Freedom included in the Music in Our Homeschool Plus premium membership?
Yes!