Alfred Music Blog

Inside the Alfred Front List: Bernotas & Balmages Edition

Inside the Alfred Front List: Bernotas & Balmages Edition

May 18, 2026| Chase Banks
Behind the Scenes: The Recording Session

Behind the Scenes: The Recording Session

March 26, 2026| Chris M. Bernotas
Back to School: Beginning Band & Orchestra Checklist

Back to School: Beginning Band & Orchestra Checklist

August 17, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Flexible Teaching Solutions:  Ideas for Using FLEX Music in the Classroom

Flexible Teaching Solutions: Ideas for Using FLEX Music in the Classroom

November 1, 2023| Alfred Music Official
Alfred Music Orchestra Class of 2023

Alfred Music Orchestra Class of 2023

June 20, 2023| Alfred Music Official
Power Your Passion with MakeMusic Publications

Power Your Passion with MakeMusic Publications

May 10, 2023| Brian Balmages
Interview with New Suzuki Recordings 4-6 Violinist Augustin Hadelich

Interview with New Suzuki Recordings 4-6 Violinist Augustin Hadelich

May 9, 2022| Augustin Hadelich
How to Talk and Teach About Ukraine

How to Talk and Teach About Ukraine

March 4, 2022| Stephen Benham
Solving the Problems for Beginner Strings

Solving the Problems for Beginner Strings

January 26, 2022| alfred.com
5 Keys to a Successful Career in Music

5 Keys to a Successful Career in Music

March 23, 2021| Danae Witter
Beginner Yoga Routine and Guided Meditation for Kids

Beginner Yoga Routine and Guided Meditation for Kids

December 10, 2020| Peggy J. Richard
Violin Basics: Interview with Co-Author Jessica O’Leary

Violin Basics: Interview with Co-Author Jessica O’Leary

November 19, 2020| Alfred Music Official
Support for Your Ongoing Need for Flexibility in Your Teaching: New String FLEX

Support for Your Ongoing Need for Flexibility in Your Teaching: New String FLEX

September 14, 2020| alfred.com
Practicing and Mastering Violin Technique with Mary Cohen

Practicing and Mastering Violin Technique with Mary Cohen

August 28, 2020| Mary Cohen
Between the Lines: "Desperta Ferro!" by Christopher Fox

Between the Lines: "Desperta Ferro!" by Christopher Fox

August 17, 2020| Christopher Fox
Now in Stock! New Suzuki Violin Recordings by Hilary Hahn

Now in Stock! New Suzuki Violin Recordings by Hilary Hahn

July 27, 2020| alfred.com
Reflections on Remote Teaching: We're in This Together, We Experienced This Together

Reflections on Remote Teaching: We're in This Together, We Experienced This Together

June 10, 2020| Anthony Granata
Teaching Appreciation and Encouraging Curiosity of Classical Music in Your Orchestra

Teaching Appreciation and Encouraging Curiosity of Classical Music in Your Orchestra

November 8, 2019| Jonathan Glawe
Percussive Bowing: Between the Note and the Noise

Percussive Bowing: Between the Note and the Noise

August 6, 2019| Tracy Silverman
Beginning Double Bass: Fundamentals for the First Few Lessons

Beginning Double Bass: Fundamentals for the First Few Lessons

July 16, 2019| Bob Cerulli
There's a Harpist in the Room: New Adventures For You and Your Orchestra

There's a Harpist in the Room: New Adventures For You and Your Orchestra

November 28, 2018| Sheldon J. Fisher
Tips for Teaching Young String Players

Tips for Teaching Young String Players

October 30, 2018| Renata Bratt
5 Seasonal Themes to Refresh Your Winter Concerts

5 Seasonal Themes to Refresh Your Winter Concerts

October 3, 2018| Jim Palmer
Total Musicians: Tools to Help Your Ensemble Members Develop Skills as Individual Players

Total Musicians: Tools to Help Your Ensemble Members Develop Skills as Individual Players

August 15, 2018| Michael Story
Encourage Summer Practice with Instrumental Play-Alongs

Encourage Summer Practice with Instrumental Play-Alongs

June 5, 2018| Bill Galliford
Motivate Students Using Non-Traditional Orchestra Repertoire

Motivate Students Using Non-Traditional Orchestra Repertoire

March 27, 2018| David Pope
The Benefits of Introducing Your String Students to Mandolin

The Benefits of Introducing Your String Students to Mandolin

March 19, 2018| Brad Phillips
Notable Women in Music History

Notable Women in Music History

March 6, 2018| Anna Wentlent
Ideas to Develop Shifting with String Students

Ideas to Develop Shifting with String Students

December 20, 2017| Bob Phillips
5 Steps to Improving Intonation in Your String Orchestra

5 Steps to Improving Intonation in Your String Orchestra

December 20, 2017| Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D.
Checkpoints for Successful Instrument Setup from the Start

Checkpoints for Successful Instrument Setup from the Start

December 14, 2017| Bob Phillips
Put the "Impress" in First Impressions—How to Attract Bass Students for Your Orchestra

Put the "Impress" in First Impressions—How to Attract Bass Students for Your Orchestra

December 12, 2017| Bob Phillips
5 Hurdles for Teaching 3-Octave Scales and How to Overcome Them

5 Hurdles for Teaching 3-Octave Scales and How to Overcome Them

December 11, 2017| Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D.