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Alfred’s Premier Piano Course - Summer Practice Guide

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course - Summer Practice Guide

June 8, 2026| Mallory Byers

Summer lessons look different for every student, and that's exactly the point. Some kids arrive in June with months of unstructured time stretching ahead of them, ready for a challenge. Others are ...

How to "Listen & Lounge" Your Way to a Better Fall Program

How to "Listen & Lounge" Your Way to a Better Fall Program

June 8, 2026| Chase Banks
An Interview with Lisa Longe

An Interview with Lisa Longe

June 3, 2026| Alfred Music Official
10 Essential String Orchestra Titles for Your Next Concert

10 Essential String Orchestra Titles for Your Next Concert

June 2, 2026| Chase Banks
Top Patriotic Concert Band Music for 2026

Top Patriotic Concert Band Music for 2026

May 21, 2026| Alfred Music Official
Best Piano Recital Pieces by Level

Best Piano Recital Pieces by Level

May 20, 2026| Mallory Byers
Is Your Music Library Ready For 2027?

Is Your Music Library Ready For 2027?

May 19, 2026| Chase Banks
Making the Most of Your Last Few Weeks of Choir

Making the Most of Your Last Few Weeks of Choir

May 18, 2026| Alfred Music Official
Inside the Alfred Front List: Bernotas & Balmages Edition

Inside the Alfred Front List: Bernotas & Balmages Edition

May 18, 2026| Chase Banks
5 Tips to Impress at Your Next Music Festival (What Choral Adjudicators Really Want to See)

5 Tips to Impress at Your Next Music Festival (What Choral Adjudicators Really Want to See)

May 15, 2026| Andy Beck
Behind the Scenes: The Recording Session

Behind the Scenes: The Recording Session

March 26, 2026| Chris M. Bernotas
Keep Your Students Playing: Summer Practice Ideas That Work

Keep Your Students Playing: Summer Practice Ideas That Work

March 25, 2026| Anthony Granata
Candlelight Concerts: A Magical Tradition Made New

Candlelight Concerts: A Magical Tradition Made New

October 15, 2025| Andy Beck
Creative Ways to Teach Piano Scales and Chords: Engaging Methods for Modern Music Educators

Creative Ways to Teach Piano Scales and Chords: Engaging Methods for Modern Music Educators

September 18, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Beyond the Lesson: A Teacher's Guide to Encouraging Effective Home Piano Practice

Beyond the Lesson: A Teacher's Guide to Encouraging Effective Home Piano Practice

September 18, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Free Piano Practice Logs

Free Piano Practice Logs

September 18, 2025| Alfred Music Official
The Easiest Piano Songs for Beginner Students (And Why They Work)

The Easiest Piano Songs for Beginner Students (And Why They Work)

August 28, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Choosing the Best Sheet Music for Beginner Piano Lessons: A Teacher's Guide

Choosing the Best Sheet Music for Beginner Piano Lessons: A Teacher's Guide

August 21, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Why Music Isn't Just an Elective: Essential Benefits for Every Student

Why Music Isn't Just an Elective: Essential Benefits for Every Student

August 20, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Back to School: Beginning Band & Orchestra Checklist

Back to School: Beginning Band & Orchestra Checklist

August 17, 2025| Alfred Music Official
Intentional Repertoire Selection

Intentional Repertoire Selection

August 7, 2025| Anna Wentlent
One Seating Chart Does Not Fit All

One Seating Chart Does Not Fit All

July 23, 2025| Chris M. Bernotas
Maximize Your Ensemble's Potential with SI Online

Maximize Your Ensemble's Potential with SI Online

July 14, 2025| Alfred Music Official
How to Prepare Your Music Classroom for Summer Break

How to Prepare Your Music Classroom for Summer Break

May 20, 2025| Anthony Granata
Everyone Belongs: A Guide to Hosting Sensory-Friendly Concerts

Everyone Belongs: A Guide to Hosting Sensory-Friendly Concerts

May 9, 2025| Evan Schroeder
Music and Meditation: How Both Practices Help Tune the Mind

Music and Meditation: How Both Practices Help Tune the Mind

April 28, 2025| Ryan Fraley
Sparking Joy and Connection in the Choir Room

Sparking Joy and Connection in the Choir Room

March 18, 2025| Anna Wentlent
The Science Behind Bilateral Stimulation in the Music Classroom

The Science Behind Bilateral Stimulation in the Music Classroom

March 6, 2025| Jessica Gunkel Martin
5 Lessons in Encouraging Students to Lead Holistic Artistic Lives

5 Lessons in Encouraging Students to Lead Holistic Artistic Lives

February 3, 2025| Adam Hockman
How Audrey Snyder Made Me a Better Musician

How Audrey Snyder Made Me a Better Musician

January 22, 2025| Jack Zaino
Using Repertoire to Create Positive Ensemble Experiences for Students

Using Repertoire to Create Positive Ensemble Experiences for Students

November 12, 2024| David Pope
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Elizabeth Swift

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Elizabeth Swift

November 12, 2024| Elizabeth Swift
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Angela Marshall

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Angela Marshall

November 12, 2024| Angela Marshall
Between the Lines with Mary Donnelly: Kris Kringle's Kazoos

Between the Lines with Mary Donnelly: Kris Kringle's Kazoos

November 6, 2024| Mary Donnelly
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