The purpose of this book is to provide learners with a well-rounded approach to music that engages the learner from multiple perspectives using accessible instruments found around the home, as well as voice and body percussion. The pedagogy originated from the foundations of Orff Schulwerk, Social and Emotional Learning, Community Drum Circles and Mindfulness.

The lessons included in this book are ones that have been very successful throughout the world during Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. These lessons can be modified for homeschool populations, Non-Traditional Instruction, general music class, and/or community building events.

For each lesson, there is a link to an accompanying video, a lesson template, ideas for how to use the lesson, and notated parts. The lesson templates begin with a topic and driving question to get your participants thinking about creating and improvising rhythms. For example, in the first step of each lesson, the participant chooses words that can be used to create rhythmic building blocks during the drum circle. This serves as a “hook” to engage participants in using language during the drum circle.