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Conversations with Congress: Our Advocacy Efforts at the 2019 NAMM Fly-In

Conversations with Congress: Our Advocacy Efforts at the 2019 NAMM Fly-In

June 17, 2019| alfred.com
5 Ways to Make Your Classroom a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Space

5 Ways to Make Your Classroom a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Space

June 12, 2019| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Recruit, Register, Retain, Repeat: The Life Cycle of Recruitment

Recruit, Register, Retain, Repeat: The Life Cycle of Recruitment

June 7, 2019| Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D.
3 Ways to Boost Your Summer Income Even if You Haven't Planned Ahead

3 Ways to Boost Your Summer Income Even if You Haven't Planned Ahead

June 4, 2019| Mallory Byers
Songs and Science: Using Music as a Tool to Teach About Climate Change

Songs and Science: Using Music as a Tool to Teach About Climate Change

May 31, 2019| Billy Lawler
Millennial Music Teachers: 4 Traits They Bring to the Table

Millennial Music Teachers: 4 Traits They Bring to the Table

May 28, 2019| Holly Kessis
Playing Melodically: A Different Approach to Teaching Phrasing

Playing Melodically: A Different Approach to Teaching Phrasing

May 21, 2019| Todd Stalter
Establishing Healthy and Safe Learning Environments for Music Students

Establishing Healthy and Safe Learning Environments for Music Students

May 17, 2019| Julie Jaffee Nagel
Music and Psychology: Unlocking Stage Fright, Self-Esteem, and Student Safety

Music and Psychology: Unlocking Stage Fright, Self-Esteem, and Student Safety

May 10, 2019| Julie Jaffee Nagel
Free Music Activity: Roll a Composition

Free Music Activity: Roll a Composition

May 8, 2019| alfred.com
What Makes Music Teachers Feel Most Appreciated?

What Makes Music Teachers Feel Most Appreciated?

May 6, 2019| alfred.com
Keep Music Alive: Spotlight on Teach Music Week

Keep Music Alive: Spotlight on Teach Music Week

April 23, 2019| alfred.com
Congratulations to the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education

Congratulations to the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education

March 27, 2019| alfred.com
Incentive Programs: A Powerful Tool for Student Retention

Incentive Programs: A Powerful Tool for Student Retention

March 25, 2019| Mallory Byers
Composer Q&A: Martha Mier on Character Pieces

Composer Q&A: Martha Mier on Character Pieces

March 20, 2019| Martha Mier
Transitioning from Director to General Music Teacher: You Want Me to Teach What?

Transitioning from Director to General Music Teacher: You Want Me to Teach What?

March 12, 2019| alfred.com
5 Solutions to Help Students Overcome Basic Rhythm Challenges

5 Solutions to Help Students Overcome Basic Rhythm Challenges

February 20, 2019| Stephen Benham
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic Spotlight: 25 Years of Music and Community

Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic Spotlight: 25 Years of Music and Community

February 14, 2019| alfred.com
Connecting the Dots: Storytelling Similarities in Music and Literature

Connecting the Dots: Storytelling Similarities in Music and Literature

February 8, 2019| Chris M. Bernotas
The 3 Things Your Students Need to Become Self-Motivated Musicians

The 3 Things Your Students Need to Become Self-Motivated Musicians

February 1, 2019| Merlin B. Thompson
How to Become a Virtuoso Teacher

How to Become a Virtuoso Teacher

January 17, 2019| Paul Harris
Improvisation and the Importance of Teaching Musical Creativity

Improvisation and the Importance of Teaching Musical Creativity

January 14, 2019| Joan Eckroth-Riley
8 Tips for Making the Most of Lessons After a Break

8 Tips for Making the Most of Lessons After a Break

January 10, 2019| Heidi Smith
Peak Performance: Overcoming Musical Plateaus

Peak Performance: Overcoming Musical Plateaus

January 4, 2019| Krista Hart
Rehearsal Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Engage and Energize Your Ensemble

Rehearsal Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Engage and Energize Your Ensemble

January 2, 2019| Becky Bush
The Practice Revolution: A 3 Pronged Approach to Productive Practice

The Practice Revolution: A 3 Pronged Approach to Productive Practice

December 17, 2018| Paul Harris
Free Christmas Carol Crossword Activity

Free Christmas Carol Crossword Activity

December 5, 2018| alfred.com
The 4 Ps: Principles that Build a Powerful Framework for Music Instruction

The 4 Ps: Principles that Build a Powerful Framework for Music Instruction

December 4, 2018| Paul Harris
Tips for Using Social Media to Create Awareness for Your Music Program

Tips for Using Social Media to Create Awareness for Your Music Program

November 30, 2018| Billy Lawler
Simultaneous Learning: A Proactive Philosophy to Teaching Music

Simultaneous Learning: A Proactive Philosophy to Teaching Music

November 13, 2018| Paul Harris
Festival First Aid Kit: Resources for the Road

Festival First Aid Kit: Resources for the Road

November 7, 2018| Toni Hosman
5 Career Development Skills Music Educators Are Already Teaching Their Students

5 Career Development Skills Music Educators Are Already Teaching Their Students

October 19, 2018| David R. Sears
Free Music Activity: Halloween Word Scramble

Free Music Activity: Halloween Word Scramble

October 5, 2018| Alfred Music Official
Beyond the Lessons—Teaching People, Not Just Music

Beyond the Lessons—Teaching People, Not Just Music

October 5, 2018| Richard Meyer
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