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Whacky Wizards is a web-based tutorial program for elementary teachers that will allow them to incorporate regular music instruction into any classroom. At the heart of the project are interactive, highly adaptable software applications that, when projected on screen for students, can get them making music in minutes using Boomwhackers® percussion tubes.
The program was developed as a major component to graduate research conducted by Leo Brooks at the University of Lethbridge between 2019 and 2022. Data collected from a field test of the program in more than a dozen schools in Southern Alberta became the basis of his Master’s thesis titled Whacky Wizards: Designing and Assessing an Online Interactive program for Elementary Music Education.
Copyright © 2021 – Leo Brooks. All rights reserved.
A note from the creator or Whacky Wizards:
I am currently offering a free trial for those who are willing to help me generate potential customer profiles, a vital step in for qualifying for investments, loans, and other business development programs.
I am simply asking for 5-10 minutes of your time to answer a few basic questions via Zoom, Phone, Text or even Email. Your responses will remain confidential and private.
Fill in the form below, and I will contact you within one business day to complete the questionnaire. Afterwards, I’ll set up an account for you to see everything the Whacky Wizards website currently has to offer.
Thanks so much for interest and willingness to help. It means a lot. – Leo
At the current time, we do not have an online booking system.
Please complete this form and Whacky Wizards founder Leo Brooks will contact you to arrange a suitable time for a 20-minute Zoom call.
Can’t tell a quarter note from a treble clef? Are sharp and flat just words you would use to describe a knife? You’re not alone.
In fact, Whacky Wizards was created to be used by people just like you. The program was researched and designed specifically for teachers who had been asked to teach music but who often:
After a 10-week trial period with the program, every one of these teachers said that their confidence and competence for music instruction had improved.
The best part is that even if you don’t need musical knowledge to use the program, there are plenty of opportunities to learn. The site features an amazing 5-part tutorial series called “How Music Works” which teaches the most essential elements of music in a way that is approachable and pragmatic. These ‘go-at-your-own-pace’ video lessons offer instruction on how to learn and apply these concepts while using the program.
Whacky Wizards is a program dedicated to help groups of all descriptions easily make music in a fun, interactive, and highly engaging way using Boomwhackers™ percussion tubes. The program has special features for educators, but can be used by any group wanting to have a great time making music.
The site revolves around three custom apps which focus on different aspects of music making – The Song Wizard, The Rhythm Tutor, and The Whacky Looper.
The content of the site is presented in modules which feature different songs (using The Song Wizard) or rhythmic patterns (Using The Rhythm Tutor and The Whacky Looper). Each module contains tips and instructions for playing it’s featured music with your group, as well as instructional resources for teachers and those wanting to expand their musical knowledge.
Whacky Wizards is a program dedicated to help groups of all descriptions easily make music in a fun, interactive, and highly engaging way using Boomwhackers™ percussion tubes. The program has special features for educators, but can be used by any group wanting to have a great time making music.
The site revolves around three custom apps which focus on different aspects of music making – The Song Wizard, The Rhythm Tutor, and The Whacky Looper.
The content of the site is presented in modules which feature different songs (using The Song Wizard) or rhythmic patterns (Using The Rhythm Tutor and The Whacky Looper). Each module contains tips and instructions for playing it’s featured music with your group, as well as instructional resources for teachers and those wanting to expand their musical knowledge.
