Alfred Music Blog
A Multicultural Approach to Teaching Improvisation
Tips for Young Rhythm Sections: Equipment and Set-Up
Jazz Girls Day – Why and How
How to Get Your Drum Students to Play a Shuffle
Free Activity: Honoring James P. Johnson for Black History Month
The Essence of Bebop
Between the Lines: "The Chorus Room Blues," by David Lantz III
Introducing Jazz Concepts to Saxophone Students
Free Music Activity: Jazz Crossword Puzzle
Free Music Activity: (Nick)Name the Jazz Artist
Jazz History and Listening Assignment Ideas: Hear It, Sing It, Play It
For the Jazz Drummer: Getting to the Heart of the Swing Feel
The Jazz String Orchestra in the Big Band Tradition
Make the First Few Minutes Count: Warm-Up Tips for Jazz Band Rehearsal
5 Steps for Teaching Improvisation to Piano Students
The Essence of the Blues
Creative Exercises That Introduce Students to Improvisation
Using Jazz to Teach Children Literacy, Math, History, and More
Tips for Teaching Jazz Piano... for Two!
Free Music Activity: Jazz Legends Word Search
How Music Theory Can Help Improve Improvisation
Unlock the Secrets to Playing Jazz Piano
5 Ways to Introduce Students to the Stylistic Nuances of Jazz
