The book explores the remarkable achievements of a multifaceted musician, highlighting her collaboration with an astronaut and her recognition through a Google Doodle. It showcases her linguistic versatility, as she has composed music in six different languages, reflecting her diverse cultural influences and creative talents. The narrative celebrates her unique contributions to music and the arts, making her an inspiring figure in contemporary culture.
Your child starts playing an instrument. Then they grow frustrated, impatient and bored. Then they quit and years later wish they didnt. Why does this happen to so many people? Bad teaching? Boring music? Is playing the clarinet not cool enough? How can you stop this from happening? What can you do to help? I Wish I Didn't Quit: Music Lessons gives you the tools and ideas to help your child succeed along their musical journey. By understanding your role in their journey, your child's musical environment and what really made Mozart a genius, you can help your child to love their instrument and never regret giving up. Tips and anecdotes from some of the world's top musicians and industry professionals will help you to understand how you can give your children an amazing set of lifelong skills, confidence and experiences. Featuring Jermaine Griggs (CEO and Founder of HearAndPlay.com), Hannah V (Rhianna, JP Cooper, Stormzy), Ken Burton (Marvel's Black Panther & award-winning choirmaster), Gilles Peterson (award-winning BBC Radio 6 DJ & entrepreneur), Kaz Rodriguez (drummer and composer).
Engaging young children aged 3-6, this 60-page activity book features a variety of exercises including coloring, dot-to-dot, counting, handwriting, and mazes. It aims to enhance fine motor skills while promoting numeracy and literacy, making it suitable for children of varying abilities.
Engaging young readers, this book features The Why Squad—Olivia, Zaki, Phoebe, and Callum—as they embark on an adventurous quest to recover missing instruments from The Jumo Orchestra. Their search takes them from the park to outer space, promoting exploration and excitement. With vibrant illustrations and a focus on diverse representation within the orchestra, it serves as an inclusive introduction to music. As part of The Why Music series, it encourages curiosity about music history and musicians, with additional interactive content available via a QR code.
Engaging young readers, this children's reference book explores the piano through fun facts, jokes, quizzes, and music. It introduces notable pianists like Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder while answering intriguing questions about the instrument, such as the location of middle C and the world's most expensive piano. Guided by characters Olivia, Callum, Zaki, and Pheobe, readers embark on a captivating journey that deepens their appreciation for music and the rich history of the piano.
Listen and celebrate Key Stage 3 is designed to help teachers enrich and diversify Key Stage 3 music by introducing a selection of 15 pieces from a range of countries and styles, celebrating the people who wrote the music and offering an immersive experience through active listening and composing activities.
Listen and celebrate introduces a selection of 15 pieces from a range of time periods, countries and styles, celebrating the people who wrote the music and offering an immersive experience through active listening and composing activities.
Have you ever wondered why music is so powerful? Want to know why it impacts what we feel? Written by musical expert Professor Nathan Holder, The World of Music and How it Moves Us will tell you everything you need to know.
In this book, learn about incredible instruments from around the world. From a bermibau to a sitar and more! Instruments from Around the World is at Oxford Reading Level 11 for readers aged 7-11. Readerful Rise's engaging books help older struggling readers read successfully, and encourage them to read more.