Steve Giddings
@stevesmusicroom.bsky.social
Music Educator • Author of #RockCoach, #CreativeMusicking, and Tech for Unleashing Creativity (OUP) • Popular Music Education and Creativity Advocate • Get Mikey's Place now!
https://www.stevesmusicroom.com
https://www.stevesmusicroom.com
The second episode of the Low-Budget Mikey Comic Strip.
Trombone realizes that their slide is stuck. It isn't a very good slide then is it?
#mikeysplacebook #lowbudgetcomic
#musiced
Trombone realizes that their slide is stuck. It isn't a very good slide then is it?
#mikeysplacebook #lowbudgetcomic
#musiced
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The second episode of the Low-Budget Mikey Comic Strip.
Trombone realizes that their slide is stuck. It isn't a very good slide then is it?
#mikeysplacebook #lowbudgetcomic
#musiced
Trombone realizes that their slide is stuck. It isn't a very good slide then is it?
#mikeysplacebook #lowbudgetcomic
#musiced
I was caught in the wild at @omeaontario chatting about big ideas and having great conversation.
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I was caught in the wild at @omeaontario chatting about big ideas and having great conversation.
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
I did survive and came out unscathed.
Discuss:
Music theory is best understood as the art of description; not a set of rules for composing.
#musiced #musedchat #musicteaching
A few days until the Bluefield Craft Fair. Have you figured out, yet, what the new thing is?
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ART PRINTS OF THE MIKEY UNIVERSE!!
Hang 'em!
Frame 'em!
Collect 'em all!
11 prints available in 4x4, 8x8 and 8x10. And only in limited supply! Get them while their hot!
#mikeysplacebook
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ART PRINTS OF THE MIKEY UNIVERSE!!
Hang 'em!
Frame 'em!
Collect 'em all!
11 prints available in 4x4, 8x8 and 8x10. And only in limited supply! Get them while their hot!
#mikeysplacebook
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
A few days until the Bluefield Craft Fair. Have you figured out, yet, what the new thing is?
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ART PRINTS OF THE MIKEY UNIVERSE!!
Hang 'em!
Frame 'em!
Collect 'em all!
11 prints available in 4x4, 8x8 and 8x10. And only in limited supply! Get them while their hot!
#mikeysplacebook
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ART PRINTS OF THE MIKEY UNIVERSE!!
Hang 'em!
Frame 'em!
Collect 'em all!
11 prints available in 4x4, 8x8 and 8x10. And only in limited supply! Get them while their hot!
#mikeysplacebook
Are you ready @omeaontario teachers? 3 presentations over the next 2 days. It's gonna be a time.
#omeaharmony2025 #musiced #teachingmusic
#omeaharmony2025 #musiced #teachingmusic
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Are you ready @omeaontario teachers? 3 presentations over the next 2 days. It's gonna be a time.
#omeaharmony2025 #musiced #teachingmusic
#omeaharmony2025 #musiced #teachingmusic
What do you think about this chart and the accompanying quote?
When thinking about music literacy, music should be learned as if it were a language, but it is not a language in the literal sense
How do you teach musical literacy skills in your classrooms?
#Musiced
#musiceducation
#musicliteracy
When thinking about music literacy, music should be learned as if it were a language, but it is not a language in the literal sense
How do you teach musical literacy skills in your classrooms?
#Musiced
#musiceducation
#musicliteracy
November 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What do you think about this chart and the accompanying quote?
When thinking about music literacy, music should be learned as if it were a language, but it is not a language in the literal sense
How do you teach musical literacy skills in your classrooms?
#Musiced
#musiceducation
#musicliteracy
When thinking about music literacy, music should be learned as if it were a language, but it is not a language in the literal sense
How do you teach musical literacy skills in your classrooms?
#Musiced
#musiceducation
#musicliteracy
I'll be in Toronto this week taking in the OMEA's Harmony 2025.
See you at:
1. Exploring Creative Music Technology: BandLab and Soundtrap
2. What Makes a Literate Musician in a Modern Age?
3. Building Inclusive, Curriculum-Aligned Contemporary Music Programs
#musiced #Harmony2025
See you at:
1. Exploring Creative Music Technology: BandLab and Soundtrap
2. What Makes a Literate Musician in a Modern Age?
3. Building Inclusive, Curriculum-Aligned Contemporary Music Programs
#musiced #Harmony2025
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'll be in Toronto this week taking in the OMEA's Harmony 2025.
See you at:
1. Exploring Creative Music Technology: BandLab and Soundtrap
2. What Makes a Literate Musician in a Modern Age?
3. Building Inclusive, Curriculum-Aligned Contemporary Music Programs
#musiced #Harmony2025
See you at:
1. Exploring Creative Music Technology: BandLab and Soundtrap
2. What Makes a Literate Musician in a Modern Age?
3. Building Inclusive, Curriculum-Aligned Contemporary Music Programs
#musiced #Harmony2025
Check out the new catalogue.
#Musiced #musicedconference #musicresources #musiceducation #popmused #musedtech #iteachmusic
#Musiced #musicedconference #musicresources #musiceducation #popmused #musedtech #iteachmusic
October 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Check out the new catalogue.
#Musiced #musicedconference #musicresources #musiceducation #popmused #musedtech #iteachmusic
#Musiced #musicedconference #musicresources #musiceducation #popmused #musedtech #iteachmusic
Situation 1:
Every student gets access to music on a rotating basis throughout the year.
Situation 2:
Students can opt to take a music class that runs all year. This means that some students would not be taking music classes.
#musiced #teachingmusic #musiceducation #iteachmusic
Every student gets access to music on a rotating basis throughout the year.
Situation 2:
Students can opt to take a music class that runs all year. This means that some students would not be taking music classes.
#musiced #teachingmusic #musiceducation #iteachmusic
October 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Situation 1:
Every student gets access to music on a rotating basis throughout the year.
Situation 2:
Students can opt to take a music class that runs all year. This means that some students would not be taking music classes.
#musiced #teachingmusic #musiceducation #iteachmusic
Every student gets access to music on a rotating basis throughout the year.
Situation 2:
Students can opt to take a music class that runs all year. This means that some students would not be taking music classes.
#musiced #teachingmusic #musiceducation #iteachmusic
I designed this poster through Canva and ordered it in a custom size through Jukebox. Simple design but super effective. Having a keyboard visual that can be laminated and posted in any music classroom at any level is useful for understanding how music works.
#keyboard #musiceducation #musiced
#keyboard #musiceducation #musiced
October 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I designed this poster through Canva and ordered it in a custom size through Jukebox. Simple design but super effective. Having a keyboard visual that can be laminated and posted in any music classroom at any level is useful for understanding how music works.
#keyboard #musiceducation #musiced
#keyboard #musiceducation #musiced
Having kids choose the music helps kids stay engaged in the music making.
Create a Google and then show how to search for music at their level on whatever site you use to order the music, and have them search and suggest material.
#MusicEdTipTuesday #musiced #teachingmusic
Create a Google and then show how to search for music at their level on whatever site you use to order the music, and have them search and suggest material.
#MusicEdTipTuesday #musiced #teachingmusic
September 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Having kids choose the music helps kids stay engaged in the music making.
Create a Google and then show how to search for music at their level on whatever site you use to order the music, and have them search and suggest material.
#MusicEdTipTuesday #musiced #teachingmusic
Create a Google and then show how to search for music at their level on whatever site you use to order the music, and have them search and suggest material.
#MusicEdTipTuesday #musiced #teachingmusic
The Mikey's Place interactive flipbook has won an award: Gold standard for BEST Multimedia in an eBook! 7 instructional videos and 200 tappable sounds. Check this thing out!
@fflatbooks @bookfairepod #musiced #mikeysplacebook #selinedu #teachingliteracy #musiceducation #teachersofinstagram
@fflatbooks @bookfairepod #musiced #mikeysplacebook #selinedu #teachingliteracy #musiceducation #teachersofinstagram
September 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Mikey's Place interactive flipbook has won an award: Gold standard for BEST Multimedia in an eBook! 7 instructional videos and 200 tappable sounds. Check this thing out!
@fflatbooks @bookfairepod #musiced #mikeysplacebook #selinedu #teachingliteracy #musiceducation #teachersofinstagram
@fflatbooks @bookfairepod #musiced #mikeysplacebook #selinedu #teachingliteracy #musiceducation #teachersofinstagram
Something to try tomorrow!
Step 1: Choose progression for your class and have each group compose something different with it.
Step 2: Begin with a bass line and have each section come up with a pattern or melody that fits.
Step 3: Be amazed!
#musiced #creativemusicking
#teachingmusic
Step 1: Choose progression for your class and have each group compose something different with it.
Step 2: Begin with a bass line and have each section come up with a pattern or melody that fits.
Step 3: Be amazed!
#musiced #creativemusicking
#teachingmusic
September 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Something to try tomorrow!
Step 1: Choose progression for your class and have each group compose something different with it.
Step 2: Begin with a bass line and have each section come up with a pattern or melody that fits.
Step 3: Be amazed!
#musiced #creativemusicking
#teachingmusic
Step 1: Choose progression for your class and have each group compose something different with it.
Step 2: Begin with a bass line and have each section come up with a pattern or melody that fits.
Step 3: Be amazed!
#musiced #creativemusicking
#teachingmusic
Discuss
Do you teach your beginner and intermediate guitar classes to use a pick from day one?
Thoughts?
#MusicEdTipTuesday #Musiced #teachingmusic #teachingguitar
Do you teach your beginner and intermediate guitar classes to use a pick from day one?
Thoughts?
#MusicEdTipTuesday #Musiced #teachingmusic #teachingguitar
September 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Discuss
Do you teach your beginner and intermediate guitar classes to use a pick from day one?
Thoughts?
#MusicEdTipTuesday #Musiced #teachingmusic #teachingguitar
Do you teach your beginner and intermediate guitar classes to use a pick from day one?
Thoughts?
#MusicEdTipTuesday #Musiced #teachingmusic #teachingguitar
Added some new posters to the room.
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
September 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Added some new posters to the room.
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
#musedchat #musiced #musicteaching #musicnotation #teachingmusic #guitarcharts
Reposted by Steve Giddings
Check out the newest episode of the Book Faire Podcast, featuring an interview with @stevesmusicroom.bsky.social about his interactive and educational children's book Mikey's Place! #Kidlit #Podcast
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An Interview with Steve Giddings | The Book Faire: August 7, 2025
The Book Faire Podcast · Episode
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August 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Check out the newest episode of the Book Faire Podcast, featuring an interview with @stevesmusicroom.bsky.social about his interactive and educational children's book Mikey's Place! #Kidlit #Podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/0SGZ...
open.spotify.com/episode/0SGZ...
You might have noticed some new products on the website! Stories, activities, bundles, and STICKERS!
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
July 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
You might have noticed some new products on the website! Stories, activities, bundles, and STICKERS!
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
Get to the site for more info!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/shop
#musiced #SELinEDU #stickerfun #MusicTeaching #teachingresources #parenting
July 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Mikey's Place Colouring and Activity Book is now also available for purchase on Amazon! Keep your kids busy all summer with this colouring book companion!
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0995...
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0995...
Mikey's Place Colouring and Activity Book: Giddings, Steve, Giddings, Steve: 9780995915589: Books - Amazon.ca
Mikey's Place Colouring and Activity Book: Giddings, Steve, Giddings, Steve: 9780995915589: Books - Amazon.ca
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July 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Mikey's Place Colouring and Activity Book is now also available for purchase on Amazon! Keep your kids busy all summer with this colouring book companion!
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0995...
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0995...
Calling all elementary music teachers, caregivers, and parents of youngsters!
My colouring and activity book is now available for purchase on my website. Only $8!
Stay tuned for "Mikey's New Friends" story book!
#musiced
My colouring and activity book is now available for purchase on my website. Only $8!
Stay tuned for "Mikey's New Friends" story book!
#musiced
June 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Calling all elementary music teachers, caregivers, and parents of youngsters!
My colouring and activity book is now available for purchase on my website. Only $8!
Stay tuned for "Mikey's New Friends" story book!
#musiced
My colouring and activity book is now available for purchase on my website. Only $8!
Stay tuned for "Mikey's New Friends" story book!
#musiced
Saturday mornings are often creative time for me. I've been focusing a lot of energy on the Kids Division of Steve's Music Room lately and I sometimes wish I had an assistant to help me get done all the things.
When is your best creative and productive time?
#musiced #childrensbook #teaching
When is your best creative and productive time?
#musiced #childrensbook #teaching
June 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Saturday mornings are often creative time for me. I've been focusing a lot of energy on the Kids Division of Steve's Music Room lately and I sometimes wish I had an assistant to help me get done all the things.
When is your best creative and productive time?
#musiced #childrensbook #teaching
When is your best creative and productive time?
#musiced #childrensbook #teaching
Some great bonus material in the upcoming picture book, Mikey's New Friends. Making this nit only a great story for kids, but also a useful teaching resource for both parents and teachers. Available for pre-order now!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/product-page...
#mikeysplacebook #childrensbook #sel
www.stevesmusicroom.com/product-page...
#mikeysplacebook #childrensbook #sel
June 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Some great bonus material in the upcoming picture book, Mikey's New Friends. Making this nit only a great story for kids, but also a useful teaching resource for both parents and teachers. Available for pre-order now!
www.stevesmusicroom.com/product-page...
#mikeysplacebook #childrensbook #sel
www.stevesmusicroom.com/product-page...
#mikeysplacebook #childrensbook #sel
Can't wait to get these printed. And the best part is that these will be printed on PEI! These will keep your kids busy all summer long. Or at least for the car ride to your summer destination. 😄
#musiced #colouringbook #mikeysplacebook #peimade #pei #sel #teachersofbluesky
#musiced #colouringbook #mikeysplacebook #peimade #pei #sel #teachersofbluesky
June 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Can't wait to get these printed. And the best part is that these will be printed on PEI! These will keep your kids busy all summer long. Or at least for the car ride to your summer destination. 😄
#musiced #colouringbook #mikeysplacebook #peimade #pei #sel #teachersofbluesky
#musiced #colouringbook #mikeysplacebook #peimade #pei #sel #teachersofbluesky
Have students choose which piece they think would best fit as a movie soundtrack.
Then ask them which movie they think it would fit.
Find a movie trailer for the one they suggested, mute it, press play, and then have the students provide the soundtrack.
#MusicEdTipTuesday
#musiced #bandteacher
Then ask them which movie they think it would fit.
Find a movie trailer for the one they suggested, mute it, press play, and then have the students provide the soundtrack.
#MusicEdTipTuesday
#musiced #bandteacher
June 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Have students choose which piece they think would best fit as a movie soundtrack.
Then ask them which movie they think it would fit.
Find a movie trailer for the one they suggested, mute it, press play, and then have the students provide the soundtrack.
#MusicEdTipTuesday
#musiced #bandteacher
Then ask them which movie they think it would fit.
Find a movie trailer for the one they suggested, mute it, press play, and then have the students provide the soundtrack.
#MusicEdTipTuesday
#musiced #bandteacher
We tried playing some of our concert music without the sheets.
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
May 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We tried playing some of our concert music without the sheets.
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear
Their ears are often much better than what we give them credit for.
#musiced #musiceducation #musedchat #musicteaching #learningbyear