Professional Development

Stealth Exercise
With “exercise snacks,” you can squeeze in a workout, even during a busy teaching day.

Meet Yamaha Master Educator Dana Sedatole
From serving as a head band director teaching beginning 6th grade instrumentalists to addressing the needs of over 20,000 music educators as president of the Texas Music Educators Association, Dana Pradervand-Sedatole has done it all! Her methodology of keeping fundamentals at the core of her teaching has led her students to become more responsible for […]
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.