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Yamaha Educator Suite: Building the Next Generation of Music Educators


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    Launch a Mariachi Program

    In its first few years, the Las Vegas High School Mariachi Program released a CD and performed for many dignitaries including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.   

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    The Power of Pop Music

    Student initiative is pervasive throughout the Huntington Beach High School’s pop music program, which emphasizes students’ ability to forge their own musical path. 

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    Teach Student Leaders to Teach

    Empower your student leaders to be instructors and peer tutors, and they will take more ownership of your program.    

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    Start a Flute Choir

    A specialized flute choir has incredible range and can play music that was originally composed for full orchestras, choirs or wind ensembles, which is nothing short of amazing! 

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Avoid Burnout

When your attitude toward your career wavers,  don’t succumb to burnout. Stay inspired and inspiring rather than self-combusting.

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Creative Composition Activity

Ignite creativity with this lesson, which teaches composing and arranging as well as sight reading. 

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Timpani Teaching Tips

Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that timpani students make. 

Reduce Performance Anxiety

How can we help our students deal with nerves and anxiety before a performance?   


Case Study: Strategic Storage and Scheduling Solutions

At Nutley Public Schools in New Jersey, the band program finds creative solutions to space and scheduling constraints. 


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How to Choose the Right Mallet

The mallet you need will depend on the instrument, music, repertoire and style. Do your homework before starting your mallet collection. 


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Pablo Rieppi’s Passion for Percussion

A single-minded focus drove Pablo Rieppi to become an inspirational performer and dedicated educator. 


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Import Notation Files into Dorico

Create a complete library of your old scores, worksheets and arrangements by importing them into Dorico. 


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Navigating Vibrato on Woodwinds

Try this unconventional approach with your high school winds section to master vibrato. 


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Q&A with Sportscaster Al Bernstein

Known as the “voice of boxing” and as an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Al Bernstein is also a singer! Find out how this sportscaster started this side gig.


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My String Instrument is Making a Weird Sound — What is It?

Quick ways to diagnose and fix vibration and buzzing on violins, violas and cellos.