Yamaha Educator Suite: Building the Next Generation of Music Educators
Marches Aren’t Boring — They’re Just Honest
When you pull out a march, be ready to deal with the groan heard ’round the band room, but you’ll be able to discern rhythm, tuning and articulation issues immediately.
Metacognition in the Music Classroom
Help students become more aware of their thinking process as they assess their performance to become independent musicians.
Rehearsal Shouldn’t Be a Punishment
You don’t have to run your classroom like a drill sergeant to get positive results.
Healing from Grief with Music
Taking a people-first approach has helped an Arkansas music educator help her students and herself deal with mental health and self-care.
My Professional Development Wish List
Most mandatory in-service sessions that I’ve attended would be great if I taught math or English, but as a music teacher, I’m left wanting. Don’t despair, find your tribe — a group of music educators — to share hacks, tips and war stories.
When Kids Quit Band
What do you do when you receive the dreaded “we’re-not-coming-back” email? As hard as it may be, you just have to let them go.
STEAM-Powered Music Technology
Expanding music horizons and empowering students are keys to an Arizona arts academy and its music technology program.
General Music for Non-Musicians
A Tennessee high school music educator designed a curriculum for students with no musical experience, and by the end of the school year, they are reading music, playing instruments and performing.
The Many Faces of Trumpeter Allen Vizzutti
Classical, jazz, soundtracks and more — Allen Vizzutti’s career has crossed genres and his clinic teachings appeal to all generations.
Build Bridges: Work with Administration, Parents and Other Teachers
Music educators must forge partnerships to ensure that their music programs prosper.
Students Help Teach Music to Students with Disabilities
United Sound promotes social involvement for students with and without disabilities to perform in…
Add These 3 Exercises to Your Percussion Practice Sessions
Be a better percussionist by regularly working on your reading, rolls and listening skills.
New to Teaching Strings?
If you are new to teaching strings, don’t panic. Top string professionals offer advice as you launch into uncharted territory.
Start a Guitar Program
A guitar program will provide a musical opportunity to students who would not usually join traditional band, orchestra or choir.
