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With years of experience and a strong community of teachers and musicians behind us, we understand what makes a great classroom recorder. We created the MIE Recorder lines to be durable enough for everyday use, affordable for schools, and musical enough to make playing rewarding.
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Written by experienced teachers, our blog offers free resources, fresh ideas, and classroom inspiration to help music educators feel supported through their teaching journey.
Valentine’s Day Activity: “A Round My Heart” (3-Part Canon)
Looking for an easy, meaningful Valentine’s Day activity? A Round My Heart, by Roger Sams, is a sweet, accessible way to explore harmony, listening,...
Starting a Recorder Club: Top Recorder Consort Resources for Music Teachers
Starting a recorder club is a fantastic way to give upper elementary and middle school students a fresh, hands-on ensemble experience. A recorder...
Bringing Recorder Consorts to Life in Upper Elementary and Middle School
When we picture recorders in the music classroom, most of us imagine students playing in unison on soprano recorder. But the moment you introduce...
Ask A Question
Music Is Elementary’s “Ask an Educator” space offers support, resources, & inspiration for elementary music teachers. Jennifer Shaw, an experienced PreK–5 music educator, is currently teaching in Warsaw with extensive Orff and Kodály training. She shares insights drawn from over two decades of teaching across the U.S., China, & Poland.