Alfred Music Blog
Women in Music: Kristi Jacobsen on Entrepreneurship, Motivation, and Personal Wellness
3 Steps to Better Sight-Reading
Countdown to Concert Night
4 Things to Keep in Mind as You Fall Into the School Year Routine
Alfred's Drum Method Celebrates 30 Years of Instruction
Gotta Have Games: When Learning Is Fun, it's a "Win" for Everyone
How to Put the "Wow" Factor in Your Choir
Why Should Students Study Music if They Don't Intend to Become a Professional Musician?
Organize and Prioritize: Teacher "Time on Task"
Understanding the Language of Music Education Advocacy
A Holiday Season Survival Guide for Piano Teachers
For the Jazz Drummer: Getting to the Heart of the Swing Feel
Music Education Advocacy: Is the "Music for Music's Sake" Argument Enough?
Listening Sideways: The Art of Playing Together
Classroom Management Tips for Ensemble Directors (Part 2)
8 Ways to Create a Positive Music Culture from the First Day
Letter to a First Year Teacher
Creative Ways to Recruit More Singers
Percussive Bowing: Between the Note and the Noise
Classroom Management Tips for Ensemble Directors (Part 1)
Behavioral Issues in the Band Room: 5 Tips for Teaching 21st Century Students
Choir as a Holistic Education: Providing Identity, Meaning, and Purpose
Free Music Activity: Music History Crossword Puzzle
Beginning Double Bass: Fundamentals for the First Few Lessons
Why Students Should Still Take Piano Lessons Even if They Don't Practice
3 Strategies for Higher Retention Rates
The Jazz String Orchestra in the Big Band Tradition
A Brief History of Famous American Patriotic Songs
Warmed Up, or Worn Out? Sharing the 'Why' of Warm-Ups with Students
Is Your Teaching Mile-Wide and Inch-Deep? Discover Ways to Add Depth
D.I.Y Summer Activity: Make Percussion Instruments at Home
Conversations with Congress: Our Advocacy Efforts at the 2019 NAMM Fly-In
5 Ways to Make Your Classroom a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Space