Not Your Average Refrigerator Magnet

A Creative Practice & Teaching Tool

What is it?

A fun spinner that challenges students, families, and fans to transform their songs into different styles — turning everyday practice into a game!

How It Works

  1. Spin the Magnet

    Land on a musical style (Ragtime, Tango, Swing, Bossa, Polka, etc.).

  2. Play It That Way

    Try your song in that style — bouncy left hand for Ragtime, lilting rhythm for Waltz, etc.

  3. Scan the Code

    Visit NateHance.com/magnet for videos of Nate’s genre-bending performances, plus inspiration and teaching tips.

Why It’s Fun

  • For Students: Makes practice into a creative challenge.

  • For Teachers: A zero-prep classroom tool that reinforces rhythm, harmony, and expression.

  • For Families: Keep it on the fridge and spin once a day to pick “today’s dinner music style.”

Sample Prompts

  • “Play your warmup scale in Ragtime.”

  • “Turn Ode to Joy into a Tango.”

  • “What would Jingle Bells sound like as a Swing tune?”

Extend the Fun

  • At Home: Families spin to choose the day’s music style.

  • In Groups: Students take turns spinning and performing in different genres.

  • With Books: Pair spins with Nate’s educational sheet music collections (Happy Birthday in 30 Styles, Genre-Bender Cookbook, and more).

Teacher’s Guide

  1. Assign a simple piece (Twinkle Twinkle, Ode to Joy, Mary Had a Little Lamb).

  2. Student spins the magnet to land on a style.

  3. They re-imagine their song in that style.

  4. If stuck, scan the QR code for Nate’s examples and ideas.

Future Ideas for Magnet Packs

  • Disc 1 – Genre Styles (flagship): Ragtime, Tango, Swing, Bossa, Polka.

  • Disc 2 – Twists & Challenges: Upside Down, In Minor, Double Tempo, Make it Jazzy.

  • Disc 3 – Mood Spinner: Happy, Sad, Silly, Dramatic, Energetic.

  • Holiday Edition: Christmas/holiday genre benders like Jingle Bell Rag or Silent Night Samba.

  • Family Fun Edition: Non-musical activities like Sing a Song, Tell a Joke, Dance Party, Bake Cookies.

📍 More Resources & Examples:

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🎹 Not Your Average Refrigerator Magnet

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Spin. Play. Scan.

Turn practice (or fridge time!) into a fun musical challenge.

Section 1 – How It Works

  1. Spin the Magnet → Land on a musical style (Ragtime, Tango, Swing, Bossa, Polka…).

  2. Play It That Way → Try your song in the chosen style.

  3. Scan the Code → Watch Nate’s examples, get ideas, and explore more music.

[ ▶ Watch Nate’s Examples ]

Section 2 – For Students, Teachers, Families

  • 🎶 Students → Practice becomes a game.

  • 🍎 Teachers → Zero-prep tool to teach creativity, rhythm, and expression.

  • 🏠 Families → Spin once a day for a dinner-time music challenge.

[ 📘 Teacher Resources ]

Section 3 – Try These Prompts

  • “Play your warmup scale in Ragtime.”

  • “Turn Ode to Joy into a Tango.”

  • “What would Jingle Bells sound like as a Swing tune?”

Section 4 – Go Deeper

Pair the magnet with Nate’s educational sheet music collections:

  • Happy Birthday in 30 Styles

  • Genre-Bender Cookbook (coming soon)

  • Holiday sheet music bundles

[ 🎼 Get the Sheet Music ]

Section 5 – Future Magnet Packs

Collect more spinners for even more fun:

  • Twists & Challenges: Upside Down, In Minor, Double Tempo

  • Mood Spinner: Happy, Sad, Silly, Dramatic, Energetic

  • Holiday Edition: Jingle Bell Rag, Silent Night Samba, and more

  • Family Fun Spinner: Sing a Song, Tell a Joke, Dance Party, Bake Cookies

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