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Introduction
Do you want to know how a hello song can help you in music lessons? These are used a lot by music therapists and classroom teachers. However, they can also be useful for private music lesson teachers as well, especially if you work with young children or special needs children. Keep reading How to Use a Hello Song in Music Lessons to learn more.
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How to Use a Hello Song in Music Lessons: What’s It For?
Why use a hello song?
- Why: It tells the student that it’s time to settle down because the music time is starting.
- When: You use it at the beginning of the lesson.
- Extra Benefit: It creates a fun and friendly atmosphere.
How to Use a Hello Song in Music Lessons: How Do I Choose One?
Which one should I sing?
- There are many hello songs, but you’ll choose one that’s good for your vocal range with a fun melody and lyrics that welcomes the student to the lesson.
- Also, your student’s age makes a difference.
- For example, Kiboomers has a good version for preschool children.
Video: Hello Hello
Alternatively, the music therapist Pamela Ott sings the following hello lyrics over the first section of the tune Good Night Ladies:
Hello [child’s name] x3
How are you today?
Since there is a second section (“merrily we roll along”), I added these additional hello lyrics:
Merrily we
Sing our song x3
Merrily we
sing our song
Playing all day long
This works well one-on-one with kids, or if you’re accompanying yourself with piano or guitar while singing. When singing the above hello lyrics for younger students, I usually play the ukulele, because little kids like little instruments.
Video: Goodnight Ladies
How to Use a Hello Song in Music Lessons: Hand Motions
How can I make it even more engaging for my students?
- Adding hand motions is appropriate for kids in fourth grade and lower.
- For example, the video below has movements the kids can mirror.
- There are tons of hello songs on YouTube, so mix things up.
The idea is to keep things upbeat and fun.
Video: Hello Song for Children
Here Are Some Great Kids’ Songbooks
Video: Zero My Hero (School House Rock)
Final Thoughts
Takeaway points:
- Use a hello song at the beginning of a lesson.
- It tells the student that it’s time to settle down because the music time is starting.
- Also, it creates a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Have fun teaching!
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© 2025 Geoffrey Keith
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