Award-winning music educator Merlin B. Thompson (PhD, MA, BMus) is the Creator and Founder of Teach Music 21C - a music teacher professional development program that highlights 21st century teaching tools and philosophy. Merlin is recognized internationally for his expertise in music studio teaching. His recent projects include working with hundreds of teachers, students and parents throughout Canada, USA, China, New Zealand, Australia, and Finland. Merlin is author of More than Music Lessons: A Studio Teacher’s Guide to Parents, Practicing, Projects, and Character.
You can find out more at https://www.teachmusic21c.com
Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) "Bali Ha'i" from South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwYvWF5j0a8&t=10s
2) "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Norman Luboff choir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6OgZCCoXWc&t=1s
3) "Thankful" by Josh Groban, performed by the Rise Up Children's Choir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkOEzP-nGZ8
4) "Summer" from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi, performed by Alexandr Hrustevich Vilnius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SE222v1eyM
5) My Neighbor Totoro by Joe Hisaishi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrL9d4GrIGA
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