Making Music in Montessori

The all-in-one music companion to help Montessori teachers confidently bring music to life in their classrooms without years of training, even if you can’t read a note.

Most Montessori teachers are amazing at guiding curious minds, but struggle to guide music.

Without a clear plan to bring music into your classroom you:

Making Music in Montessori

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Making Music in Montessori is an all-in-one course and companion book designed to help Montessori teachers confidently bring music into their classrooms.

I work with Montessori teachers at all levels to create a music-rich
classroom where every child is fluent in sound and rhythm.

If You’re Ready To…

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Simple activities get every child actively participating, exploring rhythm, melody, and creativity.

  • Step-by-step lessons and exercises you can implement immediately, no prep stress required.

  • Every lesson includes tips, guidance, and explanations so you feel confident, even as a non-musician.

  • Transform music from an add-on to a seamless, joyful part of your classroom environment.

this is for you!

What To Expect 

With Making Music in Montessori…

A wealth of music activities to get your classroom alive with music.

Includes songs, singing games, and playful exercises to get children singing, dancing, and composing every day

A clear pedagogical plan so you feel confident and organized.

Step-by-step guidance for integrating music seamlessly into your Montessori classroom.

Essential music theory made simple so you can lead lessons with clarity and ease.

Learn enough theory to understand and guide musical activities without feeling overwhelmed.

I’m Michael

I’m a Montessori music guide, author, and trainer on a mission to help Montessori educators bring music to life in their classrooms with confidence and joy, even if they don’t see themselves as “musical.”

I started as a composer and musician, but it was in the Montessori world that I discovered how powerful music can be for children’s development, and how many educators feel intimidated by teaching it.

After 15 years of guiding 6–12 classrooms, training teachers, and creating accessible resources, I’ve made it my mission to demystify music education and give every teacher the tools to succeed.

I Know How To Help Montessori Teachers Succeed

If you’re a Montessori teacher who wants to teach music in your classroom, Making Music in Montessori is for you.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting music going in your classroom?

Step 1:

Enroll!

Get lifetime access to the Making Music in Montessori course for only $359. Or, take advantage of my Practical Life Plan and enroll for 4 payments of $126. Buy the book to supplement the course material.

Step 2:

Explore Your
Toolkit

Enjoy over 18 hours of lesson videos, PDF downloads, lesson plans, Cosmic Stories, and songs, games, and dances designed for Montessori classrooms.

Step 3:

Make Music
in Montessori

Bring singing, playing, and composing into your classroom right away—with my ongoing support

I know how scary it can be to stare down a subject you don’t feel confident in and still feel the pressure to bring it alive for your children.

I wish I had a coach in Botany! Fortunately for you, with Making Music in Montessori, you will…

👉🏼 Feel confident leading songs and music activities even if you’ve never studied music formally

👉🏼 Have a clear plan for integrating music daily without overwhelming your schedule

👉🏼 Watch your children sing, dance, and compose as naturally as they do math or language

👉🏼 Gain a practical understanding of music theory so you can teach with confidence

👉🏼 Use music to strengthen your classroom community, encouraging collaboration and joy

👉🏼 Spark creativity and self-expression in every child through singing games and exploration

👉🏼 Know exactly what to do next, with step-by-step lessons and resources at your fingertips

👉🏼 Fall in love with teaching music, making it a joyful part of your classroom culture

What Kind of Results Can You Expect?

  • Marie-Laure Debacker

    Marie-Laure is the former president of the Association Montessori (Suisse). She commissioned and attended a live Making Music in Montessori workshop in Switzerland. Here's what she has to say: "To say it simple: Michael is and lives music! He is a body and a spirit that knows how to express itself musically and how to inspire everyone - you as well: You have everything in you! Dare the music and share it with children!

  • Annabeth Jensen - Upper El. Guide, Del Mar Academy, Costa Rica

    One need not be an expert or accomplished musician to bring music into the lives of children. Working with Michael taught me this. And now that we know how beneficial music and the arts are to brain development and socio-emotional health, we can hardly let our own lack of experience in this area hold us back. Reading his book will inspire you with stories to share, games to play, ideas to uplift, and techniques with which to work.

  • Claire, Primary Guide in British Columbia

    Claire loved music but had no idea how to teach it systematically. The companion book gave her a clear structure, and the course gave her confidence. She now leads daily movement songs, integrates music theory gently into sensorial work, and even has 5-year-olds notating their own rhythms. Parents have noticed the difference—Claire’s class has become “the singing class,” and she feels like she’s finally honoring the Montessori principle of educating the whole child.

Making Music in Montessori is NOT for everyone.

Making Music in Montessori gives you the tools, guidance, and confidence to bring music fully into your classroom—but it works best for teachers ready to invest time, try new approaches, and stay committed to their students’ musical growth.

You’re a good fit for Making Music in Montessori if you are…

✅ a Montessori teacher who wants to confidently weave music into daily lessons.

✅ excited to give children real musical experiences, not just playlists.

✅ ready to grow your own skills and model lifelong learning for your class.

✅ committed to a prepared environment where music is as natural as math or language.

✅ willing to try new things—even if music feels outside your comfort zone.

✅ looking for a simple, structured plan so music isn’t just “one more thing.”

Making Music in Montessori is NOT for you if…

❌ you want to focus purely on “academic” subjects instead of putting music into your daily routine.

❌ only interested in passive playlists and not real, hands-on music experiences.

❌ unwilling to try activities outside your comfort zone, even small experiments.

❌ expecting a program that does all the teaching for you, without your participation.

❌ allergic to learning or reviewing basic music concepts.

❌ not ready to integrate music into your prepared environment alongside other subjects.

How It Works

FAQs

  • Nope! The course and book are designed for Montessori teachers of all experience levels—even if you’ve never played an instrument or sung in front of a class before. There is even a section in the book and course dedicated to giving you just the right amount of music theory.

  • The book is thick and the course videos average 30 min. max. You can start with just a few minutes a day. The lessons and activities are designed to fit seamlessly into your existing classroom routine.

  • Absolutely! The activities and singing games are timeless, hands-on, playful, and engaging, so kids sing, move, and create music naturally while learning.

  • No worries. Except for the Montessori Bells and Tone Bars, most activities use minimal or common classroom items. Plus, the program includes creative alternatives to keep music accessible for everyone.

  • Yes! The course and book are flexible—you can choose which activities to do and when, based on your group’s age and interests. You can use the pedagogical planning to craft your own yearly music program.

  • Both! You’ll get clear, actionable lesson plans, song activities, and exercises, plus the pedagogical reasoning behind them so you can teach confidently.

  • Oui! Le cours est en anglais avec des sous-titres en français, et toutes les diapositives sont en anglais et en français. Le livre est en anglais, mais nous sommes en train de le traduire.