Four Interactive Websites:

1. http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1

This is a great site for children to learn the names and groupings of instruments and also the different components of music. There is even a place on this website where children can composose some of their own music. It’s an educational tool that will be enjoyable for kids.

2. http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/

This website is great for people wanting to learn music theory, music history, instruments, different music styles, etc. There is lots of information available and they also have some quizzes to test your knowledge.

3. http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Music

This website is great for children in the elementary grade level. It has activities for all subjects but for music it has a music maker section. Children can pick two different instruments at a time to write music for. They can change the octave and tempo of the music and then listen to what they’ve composed. They are also able to hear famous pieces of music while watching the notes.

4. http://www.kids-space.org/HPT/menu.html

This website is for young children. They are able to click on leaves, squirrels, and stars to hear different sounds. There is also a part of the website that shows how instruments are grouped in families and if you click on them you can hear what they sound like.

Six websites for Christian musicians:

1. http://www.christianguitar.org/

Christian guitar resources is a great website. It has the chords/tabs for lots of different songs, artist interviews, CD reviews, concert information, and much more. This is a quick and easy way for worship leaders to find new songs.

2. http://www.worshipsong.com/home1.asp

This website is great for networking with other musicians and artists. Musicians can share their music with others and hear what other artists are doing. There are also lots of songs to be uploaded and can be added to a playlist.

3. http://www.ccli.com/CCLITV/Default.aspx

This website has three components that would be helpful to Christian musicians: OPENMIC, INSTRUCT, and FIRSTTAKE. These consist of songs straight from churches, video workshops about leading worship, and new worship songs from worship artists and songwriters.

4. http://www.gospelcity.com/

This is a great resource for Gospel singers and musicians. It provides new songs, news, videos, and other helpful tools.

5. http://www.songsofdavid.com/

This website is for Christian jazz musicians. Through this website you can network with other jazz artists, listen to arrangements, and read articles about jazz, creativity, and the Creator.

6. http://www.christiandrummers.net/

This website is designed for Christian drummers. There are articles, videos, interviews, and links all about drumming as a Christian.