Soundtracks for Learning: Using Music in the Classroom

Soundtracks for Learning is a groundbreaking book that makes it easy for every teacher to use music as a successful teaching strategy. This comprehensive how-to guide gives over 150 musical ways to hold student attention, set a positive learning attitude, simplify classroom management, support memorization and effectively review lessons.

Based on 30 years of classroom experience, Soundtracks for Learning highlights the most-recent brain research. It explains how and why music transforms learning and then translates the key elements into practical application.

Each of the 150 tried-and-true activities give you a way to make learning more exciting and there are 20 pages of music suggestions to make it easy to add a new dimension to your teaching. You'll find this resource a tremendous tool for gaining successful strategies that make teaching easier and more enjoyable for all.

Chris Brewer is an international educator, author, and musician. As an Accelerated Learning trainer, she has provided teachers and corporate trainers with resources and guidance on classroom music use for over 25 years. Chris is also a trainer in The Bonny Method of Music and Imagery and has developed music programs for health and wellness facilities.

Other books she has written include her collaboration with Don Campbell (author of The Mozart Effect for Children)on the classic book, Rhythms of Learning: Creative Tools for Lifelong Learning; Freedom to Fly: 101 Activities for Building Self-Worth and Family Fun in Montana.