Johann Sebastian Bach: Free Music Lessons Resources for Homeschooling Kids

Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest music composers of all time, is the focus of this collection of free music lesson plans and resources for homeschooling kids. All of these resources are easy to teach, and require little or no preparation.

Johann Sebastian Bach Biographies
Hey Kids, Meet Johann Sebastian Bach - "Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany in 1685. As a child, Bach's father taught him to play violin and harpsichord. His uncles were all musicians, serving as church organists and court chamber musicians. One of his uncles, Johann Christoph Bach, introduced him to the art of organ playing."

Johann Sebastian Bach: Bio - Bach once had to spend a month in jail because he tried to quit his job composing and playing for a duke. During that month in jail, he wrote forty-six pieces of music, many of which are still performed today.

Johann Sebastian Bach Word Search Worksheet
Review what your kids have learned with a free printable word search worksheet. This worksheet is designed to enhance your child's reading skills as well as drill facts about Bach.

Johann Sebastian Bach Coloring Page
Print this free printable coloring page and grab your crayons. This is a great chance to share a few of Bach's classics. If you don't have any recordings around the house, you can play a few YouTube videos. Recommended recordings include Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, and Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor.

Johann Sebastian Bach Audio Program
Listen to the Classics for Kids Audio Program as your kids complete a word search or coloring page. There are 4 programs, including 1) About Johann Sebastian Bach, 2) The Sons of Johann Sebastian Bach, 3) What's a Concerto?, 4) The Story of the Brandenburg Concertos.

Free Sheet Music for Johann Sebastian Bach
Give your kids a chance to experience Bach's music first hand. The arrangements range in difficulty from very easy to intermediate/advanced.

Minuet in G for Level 1 Piano Solo
Musette in D for Level 1 Piano Solo
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for Level 2 Piano
Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor: Introduction for Level 2 Piano
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for Level 5 Piano Solo
Minuet in G for Level 5 Piano Solo
Minuet in G Minor for Level 5 Piano Solo
Musette in D for Level 5 Piano Solo
Prelude and Fugue from the Well Tempered Clavier for Intermediate/Advanced Piano Solo