“I believe that music incorporated with student writings can be a wonderful resource for engaging interest in reading and writing,” says singer/songwriter Randy Beard.
Beard puts that philosophy into practice using his creative writing activity that this former sixth grade teacher developed while student teaching at Indiana University as a reading exercise using his music and students’ words. With guitar in hand, he is able to encourage children to read and write while motivating the reluctant reader/writer.
Beard is an educational consultant presenting programs for more than a million students, teachers, and parents. Putting writings to original music on the spot, presentations are very spontaneous with active participation from all. “When I put music to a child’s words; eyes light up. This is a wonderful way to encourage writing and reading while building a child’s confidence,” says Beard. Learning through Lyrical Literacy is a program Beard developed to reach students and adults of all ages with resounding results. His freestyling, family style programs are educational and entertaining...edutainment for all.
Be a Friend to the Planet, just one of Beard’s environmental songs, is being used in many school systems as part of their curriculum. His songs motivate students and teachers to bring writings to convocations and concerts where Beard spontaneously creates songs. This engages, inspires and entertains those in attendance to make this world a better place!
Beard is the consummate singer, songwriter, and educator; a multi-faceted artist for everyone.
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