The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents

Click to send Gena a message! What if one simple game could help your children learn musical instruments, famous composers, and music theory concepts? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, Gena Mayo shares why Music Bingo Games are one of the easiest and most effective music appreciation activities you can add to your homeschool. Discover three brand-new printable resources: Musi...

Click to send Gena a message! Can music help bring Bible stories to life? In today’s episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, we’re exploring the fascinating connection between Scripture, history, and classical music through the lives of three biblical rulers: King David, King Solomon, and Queen Esther. You’ll learn about the great Baroque composer George Frideric Handel and discover how he...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever wished your child could learn piano but felt overwhelmed by the cost, scheduling, or your own lack of musical experience? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, Gena Mayo shares practical ways homeschool families can successfully include piano lessons in their home education, even with busy schedules, multiple children, and limited budge...

Click to send Gena a message! Charlotte Mason believed that children deserve an education filled with beauty, truth, and goodness—and music is an important part of that vision. In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, we're exploring what music education looks like through the lens of a Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschool. If you've ever wondered how to include composer st...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever noticed how many memorable fathers appear in some of our favorite musicals? In this special Father's Day episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, we're exploring four unforgettable father figures from musical theater and discovering how music helps tell their stories. Through a simple 15-minute music appreciation lesson, homeschool famil...

Click to send Gena a message! Have your children fallen in love with the world of Harry Potter? What if you could use that excitement to teach meaningful music appreciation concepts in your homeschool? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast, Gena Mayo explores how the beloved Harry Potter stories can become a springboard for learning about music appreciation, orchestral instruments...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever wondered why Hamilton: An American Musical became such a cultural phenomenon—and why people who never cared much about history or musicals suddenly became obsessed with it? In today’s episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, we’re exploring How and Why Hamilton the Musical Became a Sensation . Beyond catchy songs and sold-out Broadway performances...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever noticed how music can sound like rain, wind, sunshine, or even a thunderstorm? In today’s episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo shares a simple and engaging 15-minute music lesson that helps homeschool families connect classical music with something children already understand and experience every day: the weather. This lesson is perf...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever felt like music time in your homeschool is either not happening at all—or it’s just pressing play while your kids listen passively? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, we’re talking about how to make music come alive through simple, meaningful, hands-on music activities. You'll learn how children learn music best when they experi...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever felt like motherhood is made up of ordinary moments that no one really sees? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo invites homeschool moms to slow down and look at motherhood through the eyes of artists. For centuries, artists have captured mothers in quiet, everyday moments—holding babies, guiding children, offering affection...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever wanted to include music in your homeschool… but it just keeps getting pushed aside? In this encouraging episode, we’re talking about a simple, realistic solution that actually works for busy homeschool families. If you’ve ever felt like music education is important—but overwhelming—this episode will give you a fresh perspective and a practical way forwar...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever thought about connecting music with the story of creation in Genesis? What if a simple 15-minute lesson could help your children not only understand the beauty of Genesis 1, but also hear it come alive through music? In this episode, I’m sharing a special Earth Day-inspired lesson that blends Bible study with music appreciation in a way that’s both meani...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever wondered what your children might miss if music education isn’t part of your homeschool? In today’s episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, we explore an important—but often overlooked—question: What actually happens when kids grow up without music education? If music has been pushed aside in your homeschool due to time, uncertainty, or feeling l...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever wondered how the symphony became one of the most important forms in classical music—and who made it what it is today? In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Joseph Haydn, often called the “Father of the Symphony.” Perfect for homeschool families, this engaging Composer Spotlight introduces students to one of the most influential figures in mu...

Click to send Gena a message! Are you worried that music education in your homeschool is too expensive to maintain? What if you could give your children a rich, meaningful music education without spending a fortune? In today’s episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo shares practical, budget-friendly strategies to help you save money on homeschool music education—without sacrifici...

Click to send Gena a message! Are you wondering how to support your child’s mental health in your homeschool—without adding more to your already full plate? In this encouraging episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, you’ll discover how music and art can play a powerful role in improving emotional well-being for both you and your children. Research shows that engaging in music and visual a...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever felt intimidated by classical music and wondered how to introduce it to your homeschool in a simple, enjoyable way? In this special episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast , Gena Mayo celebrates the two-year anniversary of the podcast and the exciting launch of Season 3 . Over the past two years, this podcast has encouraged homeschool families aro...

Click to send Gena a message! Who was Amy Beach , and why is she considered one of the most important composers in American music history? In this Composer Spotlight episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast , host Gena Mayo introduces homeschool families to the inspiring life and music of Amy Beach, the first successful American woman composer and one of the most influential musical voices o...

Click to send Gena a message! Are your children listening to only one type of music in your homeschool? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo explores why studying a variety of musical styles is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to build true musical literacy. When children listen widely—not just to one composer, one genre, or one era—their ears stretch, their...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever looked at a piece of sheet music and wondered what those sharps and flats at the beginning actually mean? In today’s episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, I’m sharing a 10-minute excerpt from one of our live 30-minute music lessons where we answer a foundational question in music education: What is a key signature? If you’re a homeschool parent...

Click to send Gena a message! What is percussion—and how can you easily include it in your homeschool without adding another complicated subject to your day? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo explains what percussion instruments are, why they’re often called the “heartbeat of music,” and how simple rhythm activities can build powerful musical foundations for childre...

Click to send Gena a message! Are you teaching 20th-century history in your homeschool and wishing it felt more alive, meaningful, and connected? What if your students could hear history—not just read about it? In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo shares the story behind her 20th-Century Music Appreciation course and explains why music is one of the most powerful tools...

Click to send Gena a message! What happens when a single composer helps shape the sound of American music for generations to come? In this Composer Spotlight episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo introduces homeschooling families to Scott Joplin , the composer known as the King of Ragtime . Perfect for Black History Month—or anytime you’re studying American music—this episode t...

Click to send Gena a message! How do you spark real interest in music appreciation for teenagers—without adding stress to your homeschool day? If you’re homeschooling a teen who seems far more interested in TikTok than Beethoven, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, veteran homeschool mom of eight and music educator Gena Mayo shares simple, practical ways to ma...

Click to send Gena a message! Have you ever thought, “I’m not musical—how could I possibly teach my kids music?” If so, this episode is for you. In this encouraging and practical episode of the Music in Our Homeschool Podcast , Gena Mayo speaks directly to the homeschool parent who values music but feels unqualified to teach it. You don’t need to read music, sing on pitch, or play an instrument to...