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A Black Piano Professor Finds Her Voice and Mission
Music was always an integral part of Dr. Leah Claiborne’s life, but as she got older, she began to question what a Black girl like her was doing studying the music of dead white male composers.
10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism
Teaching students who are on the spectrum is a fulfilling challenge as long as you are prepared and flexible.
Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
Try these five ways to build more diversity in your repertoire.
Larry Williams Encourages Representation
Educator and French horn player Larry Williams looks to be a positive change agent for future generations of musicians of color.
The United Sound Method for Private Lesson Teachers
Private lessons teachers can apply United Sound techniques to promote inclusion in their programs by having student leaders act as peer mentors to special needs music students.
Women in Music Education
Dr. Emily Threinen, an associate professor of music at the University of Minnesota, talks about gender equality in music education.
Inclusive Repertoire
Repertoire should include and celebrate multiple voices of representation.
Case Study: Peers Support Peers at a United Sound Chapter in Missouri
Parkway Central hosts a chapter of United Sound, a national not-for-profit program that provides musical performance experiences for students with special needs through peer mentorship.
Using Food to Teach Rhythm to Special Needs Students
United Sound partnered with Finale, a music notation software company, to create notes using images of food to help special-needs students understand rhythm.
How to Start a United Sound Chapter
With a few simple steps, you can start down the road of becoming a United Sound Chapter.