Alfred Music Blog

4 Skills Graduating Seniors from a Performing Arts Program Should Have

4 Skills Graduating Seniors from a Performing Arts Program Should Have

April 16, 2018| Thomas J. West
How Insights from the Science of Expertise Can Improve Practice Methods

How Insights from the Science of Expertise Can Improve Practice Methods

April 11, 2018| Ian Temple
Q&A Spotlight: Inspiring Story of Blind Music Teacher

Q&A Spotlight: Inspiring Story of Blind Music Teacher

April 9, 2018| Kyle Conley
Why Your Students Should Use Video as a Tool to Review Practice & Performances

Why Your Students Should Use Video as a Tool to Review Practice & Performances

April 5, 2018| Billy Lawler
Rehearsal Hacks: 7 Tools to Improve Rhythm Skills

Rehearsal Hacks: 7 Tools to Improve Rhythm Skills

April 4, 2018| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Guitars 4 Gifts: Connecting People Through Music

Guitars 4 Gifts: Connecting People Through Music

March 29, 2018| Anna Clark
Visualization and Mental Rehearsal: Using the Movie Theater in Your Mind

Visualization and Mental Rehearsal: Using the Movie Theater in Your Mind

March 28, 2018| Thomas J. West
Using Rote Learning to Develop Pattern Recognition & Memorization Skills

Using Rote Learning to Develop Pattern Recognition & Memorization Skills

March 27, 2018| Amy Greer
Practice Strategies for Piano Students: Preparing for a Polished Performance

Practice Strategies for Piano Students: Preparing for a Polished Performance

March 27, 2018| Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Tools to Help Your Students Build Rhythmic Reading Skills

Tools to Help Your Students Build Rhythmic Reading Skills

March 27, 2018| alfred.com
What's Your Best Piece of Advice for New Teachers?

What's Your Best Piece of Advice for New Teachers?

March 23, 2018| alfred.com
Promoting the Importance of Music Education to Congress

Promoting the Importance of Music Education to Congress

March 19, 2018| alfred.com
Top 5 Challenges for the Adult Music Student and How to Overcome Them

Top 5 Challenges for the Adult Music Student and How to Overcome Them

March 9, 2018| Dave Isaacs
Free Music Activity: Complete Each Rhythm

Free Music Activity: Complete Each Rhythm

March 5, 2018| alfred.com
Music Connects Us: The Value of Music In Our Schools

Music Connects Us: The Value of Music In Our Schools

March 1, 2018| alfred.com
How to Strategically Introduce a New Piece to Your Piano Student

How to Strategically Introduce a New Piece to Your Piano Student

February 27, 2018| Elvina Pearce
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Getting Your Classroom Organized

Spring Cleaning: Tips for Getting Your Classroom Organized

February 26, 2018| Anna Wentlent
What Are the Keys to Student Success?

What Are the Keys to Student Success?

February 23, 2018| Thomas Kikta
7 Tools Your Students Need in Their Music Fundamentals Toolbox

7 Tools Your Students Need in Their Music Fundamentals Toolbox

February 21, 2018| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Integrated Learning: Connecting Composition to Math, English & Literacy

Integrated Learning: Connecting Composition to Math, English & Literacy

February 15, 2018| Anna Wentlent
Free Valentine's Day Music Maze Activity

Free Valentine's Day Music Maze Activity

February 14, 2018| alfred.com
Tips for Achieving Quality Recordings of Your Students' Live Performances

Tips for Achieving Quality Recordings of Your Students' Live Performances

February 1, 2018| Robert Hirsh
Why I Interviewed Musicians Before Pursuing Music as a Career

Why I Interviewed Musicians Before Pursuing Music as a Career

January 30, 2018| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Snowflake Music Maze Activity

Snowflake Music Maze Activity

January 30, 2018| alfred.com
Use This Code to Improve Your Students' Coordination

Use This Code to Improve Your Students' Coordination

January 29, 2018| Karl Sloman
The Staying Power of Print Music and Adapting in the Digital Age

The Staying Power of Print Music and Adapting in the Digital Age

January 22, 2018| Toni Hosman
Intonation: A Game Changer for Achieving a Mature Ensemble Sound

Intonation: A Game Changer for Achieving a Mature Ensemble Sound

January 19, 2018| Scott Watson
6 Ways for Teachers to Stay Motivated this School Year

6 Ways for Teachers to Stay Motivated this School Year

January 16, 2018| Andy Beck
How Do You Teach the 2014 National Music Standards in the Current Education Climate?

How Do You Teach the 2014 National Music Standards in the Current Education Climate?

January 16, 2018| Denese Odegaard
Finding TI:ME for Classroom Technology

Finding TI:ME for Classroom Technology

January 11, 2018| Ryan Sargent
5 Keys to Starting Lessons Successfully with a New Student

5 Keys to Starting Lessons Successfully with a New Student

January 11, 2018| Dave Isaacs
Using Interactive Whiteboard Technology to Increase Engagement in the Classroom

Using Interactive Whiteboard Technology to Increase Engagement in the Classroom

January 10, 2018| Toni Hosman
Do Your Students Get Performance Anxiety? Try This Technique.

Do Your Students Get Performance Anxiety? Try This Technique.

January 4, 2018| Toni Hosman
5 Qualities of an Outstanding Piano Teacher

5 Qualities of an Outstanding Piano Teacher

January 4, 2018| Heidi Smith
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