Research-based strategies for making the music classroom more inclusive for special needs learners.

A list of ideas how to adapt instructional methods to accommodate special needs learners in music class.

Music Learning Activity Types offer suggestions for learning activities along with technologies that support them. Created by W. I. Bauer et al.

Skills Map for the Arts. Developed by Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Gives examples of activities for developing 21st century skills such as creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking through the arts.

The user can download music for piano, guitar, voice, chorus and more. There is a vast library of music available, and the user often has the option of how to view the music, change to key, and other options. Music can be downloaded to a tablet or downloaded and printed from a computer. The prices for the music are very reasonable. This site is a good resource that is convenient and easy to use.

This site offers customize-able sight-reading examples that are composed in real time in a variety of combinations. It may be used by the music teacher in whole group setting in the classroom, or student accounts may be purchased for use with at-home practice and assessment. The annual fee is reasonable.

This is a video sharing site. The user can access quality music examples and create playlists for easy access. The user can also create their own channel and upload videos that they created themselves. Music educators can locate examples, tutorials, or other information for use with music lessons.

This is a unique website which allows the user to create rhythm loops with characters in costume representing the individual loops. It is an easy-to-use program which allows the user to create endless combinations of rhythm patterns and sound effects. Selecting the correct combination of figures will unlock bonus features. The program is fun for all ages.

This website is a web-based music notation program which creates and stores professional-looking scores which can be accessed on the computer or mobile devices. The basic program is free, but the upgrades are very affordable. This is an invaluable and easy-to-use resource for musicians.

This is an online retail store for instruments and music audio equipment. The customer service department in this franchise is extremely helpful to music teachers who need to purchase equipment but are not sure exactly what their needs are. They are very knowledgeable about today's audio equipment, and their prices are competitive in the industry.

This is an online music store with materials, instruments, and equipment for both teacher and student. They are a reputable retailer in the music industry and a reliable resource for music education. They offer quality materials at affordable prices with prompt service and good customer support.

This document is the Prince William County (Virginia) Schools music curriculum K-12. This curriculum is based upon the Virginia Music Standards of Learning. Each music teacher in PWCS adheres to this curriculum for instruction.

This is the Standards of Learning for music education in the Commonwealth of Virginia as adopted by the Virginia Board of Education in 2013. As Virginia does not adhere to Common Core, these Standards are the basis for K-12 public school music curricula across the state.

This is the professional organization for music educators in my home state of Virginia. This site offers information about conferences, meetings, honors groups, and general information of importance to music teachers in Virginia,

This is the national professional organization for music educators. This site offers information about conferences, lesson plans, and suggested resources. This site is a home-base for music educators from all walks of life.