Musically Aligned

Musically Aligned is committed to providing valuable instructional resources that improve academic stimulation and achievement through the use of music. Co-creators Kenny and Carolyn Hood combined their passions for music and learning to create Musically Aligned, a standards-based educational music production and resource company that aligns original songs and materials to state academic standards. Through personal experience, student rapport, and research they found instructional music strengthens and enhances learning.
 

"The use of music has become important as a way to enhance and influence more natural acquisition of information."

(Caine & Caine, 1994)

The techniques were designed as tools to scaffold learning and support teacher instruction to meet high state standards and accountability assessments. Although Musically Aligned resources are specifically aligned to California State Standards, you will find that the content included connects to national and state standards implemented in classrooms across America. [view standards from across the nation]
 
 
 

Carolyn in Class

Carolyn Hood

Carolyn is an experienced educator and instructional leader who teaches at Naranca Elementary, a diverse, Title 1 school. She holds a CLAD, Professional Clear Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential with a supplement in Psychology. She has been trained in Accelerated Literacy, G.L.A.D, and standards-based instruction at the Center for Performance Assessment.
Following the completion of her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Carolyn has become a Fellow and Teacher Consultant for the San Diego Area Writing Project and Master Trainer for Learning Headquarters. Most recently, Carolyn earned Middle Childhood National Board Certification. Her passion for learning is evident through her dedication and commitment to her students and colleagues.
 
     
 

Kenny Hood

Kenny is a songwriter and musician who has toured throughout the western United States with Bulletproof Buddha and shared a stage with bands such as P.O.D., CAKE, and Local H. Recently, Kenny helped Musically Aligned earn a contract with the City of Laredo Environmental Services Department to create a pre-school environmental education storybook and musical accompaniment in both English and Spanish. He has also written and produced over 70 standards-based science and school readiness educational songs that are currently used in classrooms across the country.
Kenny's musical drive and creativity are apparent in the projects he develops and records. He provides a funky, pop rock quirkiness that makes his songs enjoyable, relatable, and memorable for students and teachers alike. [song snippets]
 

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