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.
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.
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.