Yamaha Educator Suite: Building the Next Generation of Music Educators
Let Students Take Control During Rehearsals
Challenge your musicians to handle score study and rehearsals on their own — and even perform without you conducting them — in a unique and effective teaching model.
Music Class is the Ultimate Life Skills Workshop
In your classroom, students can learn skills far beyond music that will help them prepare for the future.
Thinking About Grad School?
Considerations, modalities and majors — decisions you must make to become a “master” of your domain as you pursue a graduate degree.
Stop Trying to Be Your Old Band Director
It’s perfectly acceptable to borrow and copy teaching techniques from a mentor, but at some point, you need to forge your own path to best reach your students.
You Don’t Need to Have It All Together
Students don’t need a perfect teacher — they need a present one, so just keep showing up.
8 Hard Realities of Teaching
If you’ve encountered these challenging teaching situations, don’t be discouraged. Instead, look at them through a positive lens!
A Band for the Community
Musicians of all ages from around the Lee County, Alabama, come together to perform together as the Smiths Station Community Band.
How to Recognize Good Teaching
Take preservice teachers on guided observations so they can see firsthand some key areas that make music educators successful.
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.
