Professor Carol

Music, History, Arts, and Culture

Explore the Fine Arts curricula from Dr. Carol Reynolds teaching timeless works of Beauty, colorful and memorable history, the foundations of Western Culture, and how it all connects, using a classical approach.

Academies / Homeschool / Adult Learning

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For Parents of Young Children

A Child's Treasure of Music

Children respond to music at the earliest stages of their development. They enjoy listening. But music is not just a source of entertainment for children. It provides them with essential skills and constitutes an important part of their earliest development. More

Online only in the Circle of Scholars

Discovering Music for Grades 2-5

The marvelous inborn capacity of a child to love and express music cries out to be developed consciously, including exposure to more music, discovery of how compositions are made, inquiry into the ways instruments and voices are used, and experience in relating music to all aspects of our human experience. More

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Keeping Student Well-Stocked with Art and Culture

Just $15/month for all of our online courses. Cancel any time.

My Approach to Teaching Young Children

Free: Get Professor Carol’s White Paper on music for children aged 0 – 4.

Free: Get Professor Carol’s White Paper on music for children aged 5 – 8.

Read Starting Small: Ballet by Cheryl Swope 

jim-weiss-storytelling On a recent visit, I joined Jim Weiss in his studio to record two podcasts on storytelling and the arts. Anyone who’s heard his magnificent CDs, or attended his workshops knows what magic he creates through his gift for telling stories. Plus, he puts the starting point at a place all parents know well: reading aloud. “Reading aloud and just being comfortable telling stories in your own words is a vital part of development.”

Grades 5 and Up

The Rudiments of Music Theory

This practical and accessible guide to the basic principles of music takes you from point zero to a solid understanding of the elements of music and how they work. The course is for everybody. Students do not need to read music or play an instrument. More

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Strategies for Teaching Art History

Written for teachers and parents.

Go beyond the frame with ideas and tools for teaching art history in this 3-part course. Whether you are working with adults or young toddlers, you can make art enjoyable and to build enthusiasm for learning more. More

Online only in the Circle of Scholars

Just $15/month for all of our online courses. Cancel any time.

My Approach to Teaching Adolescents

Free: Get Professor Carol’s White Paper on music for children aged 9 – 12.

Read Starting Small: Opera by Cheryl Swope

For the Family

Exploring America's Musical Heritage

From Puritans and Native Americans; through the founders and pioneers; to the immigrants of Ellis Island and today’s newcomers, Americans have used music, paintings, poetry, dance and architecture to express the essence of life in America.

Professor Carol takes you on location across America to learn from experts at some of its most significant historical sites. More

American History/Fine Arts
1 semester / DVD set (2)
$49.95
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100 Traditional Songs

From Our American Songbook and Around the World.

Spiral Bound / $27.95

A Journey Through Great Music

Do you think it’s difficult to get started with listening to great classical music? This course will help you begin. It’s not hard. No tests, no pressure, just great listening experiences. More

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A Night at the Opera

Opportunities for viewing high-quality opera productions at home are increasing. In fact, you can now rent them on demand just as you would with a movie. Professor Carol will tell you what to expect, what to watch for, and how to involve your children. If you are new to opera, this is a great way to learn why opera remains one of the most popular art forms ever. More

Online only in the Circle of Scholars

Just $15/month for all of our online courses. Cancel any time.

My Approach to Music in the Home

On making Hurrah and Hallelujah 

How to Use Hurrah and Hallelujah

Grades 8 and Up

All of Professor Carol’s High School courses contain serious college-prep materials. They provide a solid background in Western Culture, History, and the Arts, as well as exposure to great works of literature and music. The arts further provide a useful foundation for the study of math and science.

Discovering Music

300 Years of Interaction in Western Music, Arts, History, and Culture

Discovering Music takes a comprehensive approach to history, linking literature, geography, social movements, science and technology, paintings, and architecture to form a more complete picture. From 1600-1914. More

History/Fine Arts/Primarily European
2 semesters / Online or Hard-Copy
$169

A History of Early Sacred Music

Have you wondered about the roots of sacred music and wanted to learn more? This history of early sacred music and the forces that shaped it takes you deep into Old Testament times, ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval kings and conquests, and the establishment of Christianity in the Western World. More

Ancient and Medieval History/Fine Arts
1-2 semesters / Online or Hard-Copy
$119

America's Artistic Legacy

From the Puritans and Native Americans; through the founders and pioneers; to the immigrants of Ellis Island and today’s newest immigrants, Americans have used music, paintings, poetry, dance and architecture to express the essence of life in America. More

American History/Fine Arts
2 Semesters / Online only

Imperial Russia — A Cultural Odyssey

From its Christianization in 988 to the Bolshevik Revolution – travel with Professor Carol through Russian history and culture and discover the intrigue of its tsars, the strengths of its culture, and the astonishing beauty of its art, music, and architecture. More

Russian History 988-1918/Fine Arts
1-2 semesters / Online only

The Rudiments of Music Theory

This practical and accessible guide to the basic principles of music takes you from point zero to a solid understanding of the elements of music and how they work. More

Music/Theory/Fine Arts
Hard-Copy Text
$39.95

Just $15/month for all of our online courses. Cancel any time.

My Approach to Teaching Teens

Free: Get Professor Carol’s White Paper on music for children aged 13 – 16.

Read Starting Small: Theater by Cheryl Swope

Check out our collection of Music for Teens

College Prep

All of our courses for grades 8 and up are geared for college prep, but these address the topic more squarely.

Tools for Academic Success

Will a Google search get you the information necessary to write that term paper? No. Does anybody really care if your prose is dull and your syntax awkward? Yes, they absolutely do. To master any discipline, you must first acquire the tools of learning and the skills to present what you know clearly and effectively. More

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Why Freshmen Fail

Each year bright-eyed freshmen arrive on campus anticipating success and the freedom—finally—to enjoy life as an adult. But too many of those students fail to complete their first year. It happens, as Professor Carol explains from personal experience.

Written with humor and insight for both parents and students preparing for college. More

Paperback $21.95

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Silver Age Music, Inc.
5900 Balcones Drive, Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78731

carol@professorcarol.com