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Stephanie Miller from Toucan Piano, a piano teacher and electrical engineer, sits with Jaci and shares her creative strategies for incorporating music history into lessons.

Stephanie shares practical ideas such as a composer of the month activity, escape room-style recitals, and a unique ideas for practice challenges.

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Takeaways

Incorporating music history into lessons can enhance students' appreciation and understanding of the pieces they play.

Practical strategies for teaching music history include a composer of the month activity, escape room-style recitals, and practice challenges centered around specific composers or themes.

Enthusiasm is contagious, and sharing a passion for music history can help engage students.

Using visual aids, such as composer cards and picture books, can make music history more accessible and memorable for students.

Finding opportunities to connect music history to students' interests and seasonal themes can make learning more fun and relevant.

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Intro and Outro Music

Title: "Changes" 

Artist: Elizabeth Swift

Courtesy of: Elizabeth Swift Piano, ASCAP

Link to Music:

 https://www.elizabethswiftpiano.com/music/p/changes-early-intermediate-jazz-inspired-piano-sheet-music?rq=changes