Professional Development
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.
Looking for new – or new to you – ideas? Check out these teaching tips.
The ABCs of Classroom Management
These 26 tips will help you connect with your students and make your music class run smoother.
Try this Creative Composition Activity
Ignite creativity with this lesson, which teaches composing and arranging as well as sight reading.
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.
Experience. Commitment. Expertise. Meet these educators and learn more about what makes them masters of their craft.
ASTA, MEAs, MTNA and PASIC – find out about these and other conferences for music educators here.