My job is to help elementary music teachers.
Hello, Music Friend.
My name is Terri Lloyd and my mission is to help you develop music literacy and performance skills for all of your students beginning in the elementary grades using FUN attainable activities!
You can develop a simple, sustainable system to build real music literacy skills. One of my great joys is performing alongside former elementary music students.
Dedicated elementary music teachers, you are in the right place.
The fact that you are here means you are a dedicated music teacher working to provide your students with the best possible music education you can. But you do NOT have to dedicate every waking moment to this important job. I’m here to help you be a more efficient and effective music teacher and still have time for yourself.
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Music literacy is more than reading the spots on the page.
Think in broad terms. Music literacy also includes. . . .
- Developing vocal and instrumental performance skills.
- Building a solid core repertoire of pieces that students can perform independently.
- Experiencing various styles and genres and vocal and instrumental masterworks.
- Learning about the instruments of the orchestra and band and world instruments.
A Little About “Mi”
Work Experience
I have over 25 years of teaching experience in the elementary music classroom. During the height of the pandemic, I also taught online elementary music classes for the Missouri Launch program. My primary job now is serving as an educational consultant and creating music education resources to support other elementary teachers like you. I continue to work with elementary-age children in our church programs as a volunteer.
Like most music teachers, I have worn many different hats. I have also taught band in grades 5-12 and high school vocal music. Serving on the music staff and performing at my church brings me great joy.
Education
Below is a little about my formal education. I continue to attend workshops and conferences as well as lead workshops.
- Bachelor of Music Education, Culver-Stockton College
- Masters of Education, Northwest Missouri State University
- Kodály Certification, Levels 1, 2, 3
- Instructional Technology Certificate, Northwest Missouri State University
Music Teachers are Performers
I’m an active performer in our community playing clarinet and saxophone with Kapital Kicks Dance Band, performing in pit orchestras for local theatre groups, and other community performances.
Drop me a quick email through my Contact Form and let me know what your main instruments are (including voice) and where you are performing.
Need help with a specific need for your elementary music classroom?
Are you struggling with something specific? Need help? Send a quick email through this Contact Form and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
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We are honored to help in your elementary music classroom.