Yamaha Educator Suite: Building the Next Generation of Music Educators
Motor Skills in the Modern Classroom: Expanding Circles
With an increase in screen time, children need to build gross and fine-motor skills. Here’s how music teachers can help.
Try These Nontraditional Music Ensembles
Give students an opportunity to create music in a different way with ensembles that focus on rock, pop, country, mariachi, hip hop and more!
Bonus Lessons
Add small-group instruction on different instruments, songwriting and other topics through bonus lessons.
School Politics: How to Keep Your Nose Clean
Casual conversations can turn into long-term problems. Here’s how to stay out of situations that can damage your reputation. The goal isn’t to win — it’s to stay clean.
7 Red Flags to Watch Out for in an Interview
An interview isn’t just about getting hired — it’s about figuring out what you’re actually walking into. Look for signs of disorganization, lack of support or unrealistic expectations.
It Costs Nothing to Say Nothing
When a performance doesn’t go well, don’t be quick to criticize. Have empathy and model professionalism, resilience and kindness.
A Framework for Healing-Centered Music Classrooms
An Oregon educator’s curriculum takes a holistic approach, blending social-emotional learning with artistic rigor and student-led leadership.
Having Fun = Huge Participation Rate
A Minneapolis middle school music program boasts a whopping 70% to 75% student participation rate. Here’s how the band and orchestra director accomplished it.
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.
