Professional Development
When to Call Parents, When to Meet and How to Handle Both
When a student issue comes up, it’s important to involve parents at the right time and in the right way and keep communication clear, productive and focused on solving the problem.
School Politics: How to Keep Your Nose Clean
Casual conversations can turn into long-term problems. Here’s how to stay out of situations that can damage your reputation. The goal isn’t to win — it’s to stay clean.
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.