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Teaching is Planting Seeds

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

Don’t Get Trapped by “The Checklist”

Rethink the conventional checklist that most music educators try to follow and explore alternative, enriching paths to success for both you and your students.

What Makes a Teacher an Expert?

A new study offers insights into the art and science of being a music educator.

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FOOTBALL AND BAND: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN?

Build teamwork and collaboration within your music program and throughout your campus community by working with athletic coaches and spirit team directors.

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REDUCING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

How can we help our students deal with nerves and anxiety before a concert, competition or performance?

Teaching Tips

Looking for new – or new to you – ideas? Check out these teaching tips.

CHECK OUT TIPS

Give Up Control

When given the opportunity, students reach farther and achieve more, so let them take charge and see what unfolds.

The Benefits of Learning Another Instrument

By playing multiple instruments, you will broaden your musical perspective and be a better composer and arranger.

Prepare for Spring Concerts

As the New Year begins, if you haven’t thought about your Spring concerts, you better start now! Here are some things to consider as you prepare for your next performances to close out the school year!

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The ABCs of Classroom Management

These 26 tips will help you connect with your students and make your music class run smoother.

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Try this Creative Composition Activity

Ignite creativity with this lesson, which teaches composing and arranging as well as sight reading.

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Practice Effectively: Go Slow to Go Fast

Help students play music at a high level with slow practice and gradual increases in music difficulty.

Self-Care

Sharing your expertise and encouraging the next generation of musicians takes a toll. Some ideas for self-care here.

BROWSE SELF-CARE

What Makes a Teacher an Expert?

A new study offers insights into the art and science of being a music educator.

Refueling for the Educator’s Soul

When the going gets tough, rekindle your love for the profession with these 10 simple yet meaningful guidelines and ideas.

15 Ways to Navigate Imposter Syndrome

From self-doubt to standing ovations, learn how to conquer the feeling of being a “musical fraud” and truly own your role as a music educator. You’re not just playing notes, you’re playing a pivotal role in your students’ lives.

20 Ways to Set the Tempo for a Great School Year

Remember these quick practical tips, foundational ideas, insights and philosophies to remind you why you chose teaching music as your career.

Master Educator Collective

Experience. Commitment. Expertise. Meet these educators and learn more about what makes them masters of their craft.

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Meet Yamaha Master Educator Mirian Conti

Mirian Conti is a concert pianist and a faculty member of of the Evening Division of The Juilliard School in New York City. Her passion for helping young pianists across the world inspired her involvement in education, and she integrates new technology including the Disklavier in her teaching. Conti approaches keyboard pedagogy by teaching how […]

Meet Yamaha Master Educator Frederic Chiu

Frederic Chiu is an Assistant Professor of Piano at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He believes that piano playing embodies the best of humanity and sees the world of keyboard pedagogy through a lens of “Body/Mind/Heart.” Chiu embraces what at first glance may appear to be nontraditional techniques, including cooking and meditation, but these […]

Meet Yamaha Master Educator Andrea McAlister

Andrea McAlister is Professor of Piano Pedagogy at Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio and embraces the magic of communicating through music and cherishes the opportunity to help students learn to play piano. She engages her students’ curiosity and guides them through the learning process by drawing them into the music and giving them the […]

Conferences

ASTA, MEAs, MTNA and PASIC – find out about these and other conferences for music educators here.

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