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About Tyler Swick

Tyler Swick is an elementary music educator at Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary School in Nevada. He was named a 2020 Heart of Education Award winner and a 2021 Yamaha “40 Under 40” music educator.

How has COVID affected today’s students?

A look at the possible impact the pandemic had on music education for elementary, middle and high school students.

6 Websites that Help Me Arrange

Explore these sites to learn all the possible information you need about a track, which will make your life as a music educator much easier.

Bucket Drumming: An Inexpensive, Durable and Portable Option

Enliven your elementary music classroom with cheap and mobile bucket drums — your students will have fun and learn about percussion, marching and more!

COVID Protocols I Plan to Keep in my Music Class

Some COVID safety rules create a stronger learning environment where students are conscious of their germs and surroundings.

5 Ways to Use Synthesia

Besides teaching your students how to play piano, Synthesia can be used to create play-along videos for any instrument.

Open a School, Create an Ideal Program

Working at a brand-new school is a great opportunity to start fresh and create the music program you want and for the community you’re about to serve.

Fundraising Without Selling

Tired of selling cookie dough, wrapping paper or coupon books? Here are some unconventional ways to fundraise without selling anything.

Equipment Wish List for the Adventurous Music Teacher

Consider adding these wireless devices as well as other classroom supplies to change the way you teach.

Case Study: Using YouTube as a Teaching Tool

An elementary teacher created YouTube music lessons while he was out on paternity leave. They were not only a powerful teaching tool, but a big hit with his students!