About Frau Musik USA
Helping elementary music teachers build confident, capable musicians through practical, classroom-tested lessons and resources.
Helping Music Teachers Build Confident, Capable Musicians
Hi, I’m Terri Lloyd. I’m a music educator, curriculum designer, performer, and the teacher behind Frau Musik USA.
With more than 30 years in public school music education (most of them in the elementary music classroom) I know how much teachers are asked to fit into a limited amount of class time.
That’s why I create practical lessons, activities, and teaching strategies that help you build students’ music literacy and performance skills without having to reinvent every lesson yourself.
My goal is simple: to help you teach music reading effectively, develop confident young musicians, and make your planning a little easier along the way.
The Work You Do Matters
You want to give your students a strong, lasting foundation in music, but limited class time and a full teaching schedule can make that challenging.
That’s where I can help.
I create practical lessons, activities, and teaching tools that help you build students’ music literacy and performance skills while making your planning more efficient.
You don’t have to figure everything out on your own or reinvent every lesson.
What Music Literacy Really Means
Music literacy is more than reading notes on a staff. It also includes:
- Developing strong vocal and instrumental performance skills.
- Building a core repertoire students can perform independently.
- Experiencing a variety of musical styles, genres, and masterworks.
- Learning about instruments of the orchestra, band, and cultures around the world.
My goal is to help you guide students toward confident, independent music-making with skills they can continue to use for years to come.
A Bit About My Background
Teaching Experience
I spent more than 30 years in public school music education, with most of that time devoted to elementary music.
My teaching experience also includes:
- Middle and high school band.
- High school vocal music
- Online music instruction through Missouri’s Launch program.
- Church and community music programs.
Throughout my career, I’ve taught students at many different ages and ability levels, but elementary music has always been at the heart of my work.
Education & Professional Credentials
My education and professional training include:
- Bachelor of Music.
- Master of Science in Education with an elementary music focus.
- Missouri State Teaching Certificate, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Grades K–12.
- Kodály Certification, Levels I–III.
- Instructional Technology Certificate in Curriculum and Design.
Still Directing Ensembles and Performing
I’m an active performer playing clarinet and saxophone with the Kapital Kicks Dance Band, local pit orchestras, and at community events.
I also serve as a church musician and continue working with children through church music and Sunday school. One of my greatest joys is making music alongside former students who have grown into lifelong musicians.
Helping Music Teachers Beyond My Own Classrooms
Throughout my career, I’ve developed music curriculum, supported other music educators, and presented professional development workshops for teachers.
Through Frau Musik USA, I continue that work by creating classroom-tested lessons, activities, and teaching resources designed to help elementary music teachers build students’ music literacy and performance skills.
It’s important to me that the resources I share are practical, purposeful, and based on what works with real students in real classrooms.
What Teachers Say
Teachers around the world use Frau Musik USA resources to support music literacy, performance, and classroom learning. Here’s what a few music teachers have to say.
Music Literacy Kodály-Style Activities
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“I love these bundles that allow me to have well-loved songs at my fingertips for the solfege tones I am teaching. This saves me time planning and this resource is very well laid out. It provides quality teaching of rhythm and melody concepts and my students find the visuals engaging. Great value for money and I own several of these bundles.”
Cheryl K.
Music Teacher
Musical Instrument Families Lessons
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“This product exceeded my expectations! It’s well-organized, easy to use, and thoughtfully designed to support student learning. The visuals and instructions are clear, and it saved me so much prep time. My students were engaged and successful, and I could easily adapt it to meet different learning needs. Highly recommend to any teacher looking for quality materials!”
LaTisha W.
Music Teacher
Classroom Rules & Rhythm Activities
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“I used this to kick off the school year and I plan to use it again! It made planning super easy during a very hectic time of the year. Students were engaged during the lessons. Later in the year, students would perform the body percussion/rhythm of the rules when we needed a refresher. Thank you for setting up our school year for success!”
Jill B.
Music Teacher
Have a Question?
Have a classroom challenge, resource question, or need help finding the right activity? I’d be glad to help.
Use this Contact Form or email me directly at [email protected]. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
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