Music in Our Homeschool is an online music education platform providing no-prep, 15-minute lessons for homeschool families from preschool through high school, created by music educator Gena Mayo.
What is Music in Our Homeschool?
Music in Our Homeschool makes music education accessible for homeschool families regardless of parents' musical backgrounds. Created by Gena Mayo—a music teacher since 1995 with a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University and a Master's in vocal pedagogy—the platform provides self-paced video courses designed specifically for homeschool use. The program originated in 2014 when Mayo created curriculum for her homeschool co-op's 20th century history studies. What began as one course has grown into a comprehensive platform with 48+ self-paced courses covering music appreciation, vocal training, instruments, and theory.
Key Takeaways
- No-prep, 15-minute lesson format designed for busy homeschool families
- MIOH Plus membership: $270/year or $27/month for full family access
- Courses span preschool through high school, including fine arts credits
- Created by certified music educator with 25+ years experience
- Particularly valuable for parents without musical training
Course Offerings
Music Appreciation includes 20th Century Music Appreciation (earns 1/2 fine arts credit for high school) and courses exploring various genres and eras. Vocal Training through the Singing Made Easy series teaches proper technique for all ages. Instrumental Courses include Recorder and Guitar Time with Ben for ages 10+. Music Theory covers foundational concepts for serious music students. Seasonal and Themed Courses connect music to holidays, seasons, and cross-curricular topics. The platform also offers workshops for homeschool moms on teaching music effectively. Live monthly classes are included with full membership.
Pricing and Access
MIOH Plus Membership ($270/year or $27/month) provides full family access to all 48+ courses, live monthly classes, and ongoing resources. Basic Tier ($90/year or $9/month) includes 7 core courses plus monthly resources like daily music lesson calendars and fine arts pages. Individual courses can be purchased separately at varying prices. Free previews are available for all courses. Enrollment windows open in January, May, and August for new members. The platform integrates with Homeschool Planet lesson planning software for streamlined organization.
What Parents Say
Reviews consistently highlight the no-prep format as a game-changer: "It is great being able to provide an interesting and robust music education with no planning." Parents without musical backgrounds particularly appreciate accessible instruction that doesn't require expertise to implement. The flexibility and self-paced format makes the program easy to stick with through busy seasons. Multiple parents note they enjoy watching lessons themselves—gaining musical education alongside their children. Gena Mayo's podcast receives praise for short, practical episodes suited for busy families. The program serves both musically-inclined families wanting enrichment and those simply seeking to check off fine arts requirements.
The Bottom Line
Music in Our Homeschool delivers on its promise of accessible music education for homeschool families. The no-prep, video-based format removes barriers for parents without musical training while providing substantive content that can earn fine arts credits. For families wanting to include music without the stress of teaching it themselves, this platform offers a practical solution. Visit musicinourhomeschool.com to explore free course previews and evaluate fit for your family.
