Smooth Moves: 21 Transitions That Keep Music Class Flowing
Saturday, January 24, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Description
Keep your music class running like a well-rehearsed performance with smooth, engaging transitions! In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn 21 practical strategies to move seamlessly between activities, keeping students on track and minimizing downtime. Whether you’re shifting from singing to instruments or cleaning up to lining up, these transitions help maintain focus and maximize learning time. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that bring flow, fun, and structure to every lesson.
Speakers
Zach VanderGraaff
Learning Objective 1
Attendees will identify and implement a variety of effective transition techniques that maintain student engagement throughout a music lesson.
Learning Objective 2
Attendees will design smooth, age-appropriate transitions tailored to different parts of a music class, such as warm-ups, group activities, and clean-up routines.
Learning Objective 3
Attendees will evaluate their current lesson flow and apply new strategies to reduce downtime and improve classroom management.
Session Level
Elementary