Services

Presentations to teacher/educator
conferences and workshops consist
of a detailed, step-by-step
demonstration on how to use
Big Jim's Tangy Tunes
in the classroom, as well as how to
create your own songs, unique to your
own style, to facilitate learning,
connect concepts to the students'
world, and heighten interest in the
subject content.
Using a combination of a PowerPoint
presentation and original music, Jim
shares his unique teaching techniques
and insight from his 13 years of
experience as an Elementary and Jr.
High teacher to teach, engage and
encourage students, helping learners
connect emotionally to subject
matter.

The exhibition will emphasize how
using music in the classroom, directly
related to and developed from
curriculum, utilizes all three learning
styles: audio, visual and kinesthetic.

Jim will, in an entertaining and
informative way, demonstrate not
only how to use Tangy Tunes as a
supplemental tool to what you as a
teacher are already using in the
classroom to teach and meet your
objectives, but how to create your
own songs using your own, unique
verbiage. It is Jim's goal to show
that you do not have to be "musical"
to create catchy and memorable
songs to fascilitate learning in the
classroom.
Audience participation is encouraged
and coached.

Half day workshops (3.5 hours) and
full day workshops (7 hours) available.

What to expect when
Big Jim's Tangy Tunes comes to
your school or function.

A 50 to 90 minute presentation
will consist of Jim and his guitar,
a sound system, and a PowerPoint
presentation.

Jim will:

Introduce a concept

		Briefly connect the
		relevancy of that concept to the audience's world.

		Conduct a short modeling
		example using the song and the song's lyrics to teach the concept using the PowerPoint presentation with specific examples (this is also beneficial for the teachers in attendance)

		Play the songs for the kids,
		inviting them to join in with singing, hand motions and volunteer dancers.




	Conferences/Workshops
		Presentations




All pricing for events will be discussed at the time of inquiry. For schools and workshops within driving distance, Jim will bring his own sound system. If the facility has a sound system available of acceptable quality, then Jim will use that one instead. If Jim must fly to an event, the venue is to provide a complete sound system. Sound requirements are discussed at the time of confirmation. Travel fees are included if the venue is outside of a 70 mile radius from Jim's home in Katy. Travel fees include round trip mileage at $0.40 per mile, $28.00 per diem if staying overnight is necessary, and lodging. If flying or rental car is necessary, then the venue is expected to reimburse for any expenses incurred. Big Jim's Tangy Tunes will try to make every effort to arrange for multiple programs in one area, allowing all venues to share expenses. At the time of booking, Big Jim's Tangy Tunes will send you a standard two page contract that states all the information for the program and what necessities are needed. With the contract, Big Jim's Tangy Tunes will send a color poster to be hung in the school or venue, additional brochures, and CD order forms so that you may fully publicize Big Jim's appearance at your school or event. A little effort goes a long way in creating anticipation, excitement and turnout for a Big Jim's Tangy Tunes performance. **Jim wants all children to have the opportunity to experience Tangy Tunes, so pricing can be further discussed at the time of inquiry for hardship situations. Promotional opportunities like educator conferences and workshops will receive either special pricing or fees will be waived when applicable.