Harry Wagg - Instructional Designer & Music Educator

The Challenge

Middle school general music classrooms often face:

• Wide ranges of student musical experience

• Limited instructional time

• Few age-appropriate listening and creation resources

• High teacher prep demands

Many existing materials focus on surface engagement or assume prior musical knowledge, making it difficult to build deep understanding.

Design Goals

• Teach why music works, not just what it is

• Support multiple entry points for students

• Minimize teacher prep

• Allow lessons to work with or without technology

• Align with National Core Arts Standards

• Design for scalability and reuse
  
  

Learning Experience Model

JenEd Music courses follow a consistent learning cycle:

Explore → Create or Listen → Reflect → Connect

This structure supports:

• Self-paced learning

• Discussion-based classrooms

• Short class periods

• Mixed-ability groups