Favorite Links
Performer-Based Websites
Our flagship curriculum for the PreK-8 general music classroom features engaging, customizable, digital resources used in more than 10,000 schools worldwide.
http://www.dariamusic.com/
World Music With DARIA is a website from this multiple award-winning educator and musician. The website was given a 2009 Parent's Choice Award for its family-friendly introduction of world music to young people and it's resources for teachers, parents and special education professionals. The instrument section allows children to color, hear and find pdf instructions on how to make world music instruments such as cajónes (box drums), didgeridoos, shekeres, pow-wow drums and guiros along with cultural background information.
http://www.jazzkids.com/
JazzKids was created for children of all ages. The website offers teachers, parents and even the youngest students the opportunity to be introduced to jazz. The interactive audio, video and curriculum are not intended to replace a teacher!
Symphony-Based Websites
Free music education games and learning activities provided for all ages.
https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids
The DSO's educational website for teachers, students and families includes classroom activities and resources such as vomposer biographies, instrument photos with sound demonstrations and an opportunity to join the DSO Kids Club.
Music Game/Theory/History/Listening Websites
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
Easy ways to create accompaniments, explore musical sounds, look at sound waves
http://www.musictheory.net/
Includes quality theory tutorials, and interactive identification and ear training drills in note reading, key signatures, intervals and triads.
www.creatingmusic.com
Elementary-age students can enjoy exploring, creating and manipulating music.
https://pbskids.org/games/music/
Learn about music and play games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters like Elmo, Arthur, the Cat in the Hat, and Daniel Tiger!
www.sphinxkids.org
Sphinx Kids contains interactive games and videos.
www.classicsforkids.com
Classics for Kids contains games, music lessons, lesson plans and information on composers and classical music. (For students and teachers.)
www.musick8kids.com
Fun music stuff just for kids.
http://trainer.thetamusic.com/en
Theta Music Trainer features music and ear training games.