How to Design a Music Classroom
How you design your music classroom depends upon available space and financial resources. Designing a classroom to teach students how to play musical instruments, a task much different than teaching music appreciation, requires a specialized setup to accommodate music lessons and bookwork. You can inspire your student's musical creativity by designing a functional and comfortable music classroom with affordable decor and utilitarian components.
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Attach soundproofing foam on the walls and ceiling in areas near loud instruments, such as drum sets and the piano, with a staple or nail gun. Soundproofing foam, also called acoustic panels or studio foam, can be purchased at music stores and online. Cover as much of the floor as possible with carpet.
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Hang music posters and pieces of art to inspire your young musicians. Hang up age-specific images, such as brightly colored diagrams and cartoons for elementary school students. Decorate your music classroom with images of famous, pop culture musicians if you teach older students.
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Mount a large bulletin board in a prominent place in the classroom. Use the bulletin board to post audition announcements, encouraging quotes and local music performance advertisements. You can change your board weekly, seasonally or every semester.
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Arrange chairs and music stands with enough space between them for you and your students to move around comfortably in the classroom. Make your classroom more inviting by placing bean bag chairs in a corner for students to take breaks, study or hanging out during auditions or performances.
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Install a durable combination or electronic code lock on your music closet to protect valuable music equipment and electronics. Your school administrator can provide you with authorization to order such security equipment. You can also purchase a keyless lock system, which requires professional installation. Secure large instruments like pianos and drum kits to the floor, so they cannot be removed from your classroom.
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