Yamaha Educator Suite: Building the Next Generation of Music Educators
5 Recruitment Tips You Must Try!
Recruitment is a big part of ensemble directors’ jobs. Don’t look at it as a burden, but rather as a way of turning potential students into “our kids.”
Be an Effective Teacher-Leader
Be an agent of change, advocate for the true purpose of education, take initiative to solve problems and share your experiences with other educators.
6 Websites that Help Me Arrange
Explore these sites to learn all the possible information you need about a track, which will make your life as a music educator much easier.
Before You Quit
Are you thinking of throwing in the towel? Before you make any drastic changes, examine how you got here.
How DEI Initiatives Influenced UK’s Music Education Program
An associate professor at the University of Kentucky fully integrated DEI elements into the music education program after looking at ways that her students could better relate to each other as well as to their future students.
Side Hustles for Music Teachers
Do you need to supplement your income or an outlet for your creativity? Consider trying one of these side gigs!
Dissecting Boise State’s Mission Statement Led to Innovation
One music educator found ways to define “comprehensive” music education to help his students achieve personal goals.
Q&A with Composer Eric Whitacre
GRAMMY®-winning composer, Eric Whitacre, shares his unique and profound views about music education and more.
2019 Music Education Advocacy
Music education advocates travel to Washington, D.C., each year to meet with members of Congress …
5 Student-Led Recruitment Strategies That Work!
Make students the face of your program and empower them to lead the charge in your recruitment ef…
The Importance of Saxophone Mouthpieces
Music educators should not overlook selecting a proper saxophone mouthpiece for students in saxophone method classes and for beginners.
Students and parents might assume that because mouthpieces typically come with the purchase of new saxophones (…
Pros and Cons for Pickups, Microphones and Electric Strings
When you need to project more sound from your violin, viola or cello, try a pickup, microphone or an electric instrument.
Fix It: Timpani Teaching Tips
Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that timpani students make.
Fix It: Tips for Teaching Basic Piano Technique
Try these expert tips to fix common errors that piano students make.