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Yamaha Educator Suite: Building the Next Generation of Music Educators

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    Teaching is Planting Seeds

    Patience is required to see the lasting benefits of your teaching efforts.

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    How Has COVID Affected Today’s Students?

    A look at the possible impact the pandemic had on music education for elementary, middle and high school students.

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    Guitar Maintenance

    Take care of your instrument from the strings, fretboard, finish and more to keep your guitar in top-notch shape.

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    Meet the 2024 “40 Under 40” Educators

    Be inspired by these remarkable 40 educators — all under the age of 40 — who are making a difference in growing and strengthening their music programs. 

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Spooky Sound Mysteries

From haunting to downright bizarre, these sounds make for a fun fall exploration with your music students.

Score Study Comes First!

Seven steps to help you make time to dive into score study.

How to Effectively Partner with School Administration

Fostering a close-knit teacher-administrator relationship will pay dividends for your music program.

Exercise Can Help Fine-Motor Skills

Research suggests that a burst of exercise can boost the fine-motor skills required to learn an instrument.

Compartmentalizing Stress in Teaching

All music educators deal with stress. The key is how you handle it. Here are some tips to navigate everyday stressors.

Healthy Tips for Educators

Try these five tips to keep your health in check — you’ll be taking better care of yourself and your students!

The Power of Problem-Solving

Making modern music bridged COVID learning to a new co-curricular digital music program at a Pennsylvania school district.

Make Concerts Memorable and Fun

A South Carolina orchestra director uses creativity to engage her students and the audience.

Connecting Music and Peace

At Eastern Mennonite University, students can earn a new degree that combines music education with diplomacy.

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. 

Add These 3 Exercises to Your Percussion Practice Sessions

Be a better percussionist by regularly working on your reading, rolls and listening skills.

Blending Brass

Here’s how to tame a brass section to craft a blended ensemble sound.

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.

Fix It: Piano Pedaling Teaching Tips

Fix these common pedaling mistakes that piano students make.