Jen’s Blog

I received this email today:

“Because fewer public schools offer music programs to students, the nonprofit organization Little Kids Rock decided to “provide its unique music curriculum” free of charge to schools. And to us. Part of the expansive iTunes U, Little Kids Rock offers guitar lessons, drum lessons, and other musical resources.”

It then provides a link taking you to the “Little Kids Rock” page in itunes. I thought this seemed like an interesting thing to investigate, particularly given my interest in public education and music. I decided to look up the “Little Kids Rock” website . With a bit of exploring I found that the main program is American and does not have as much relevance to us, but there are still some worthwhile resources.

This is their rationale for the program.

“ believes that all children in our public schools deserve music education. Music education is a transforming force in children’s lives. This is why we are dedicated to bringing free musical instruments and music instruction to public school children. At Little Kids Rock, we believe that ”

(Little Kids Rock, n.d.)

The American program offers free music tuition in schools, providing the teachers and the instruments. However, recently on itunes they have put up a number of resources which could be helpful for teachers. These include activity books, videos teaching guitar and drums and various items from kids and professionals.

Reference:

Little Kids Rock. (n.d.). Little Kids Rock. Retrieved March 5, 2008 from Little Kids Rock website: http://www.littlekidsrock.org/index.htm.