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Free Music Activity: Music History Crossword Puzzle

Free Music Activity: Music History Crossword Puzzle

July 19, 2019| alfred.com
Beginning Double Bass: Fundamentals for the First Few Lessons

Beginning Double Bass: Fundamentals for the First Few Lessons

July 16, 2019| Bob Cerulli
Why Students Should Still Take Piano Lessons Even if They Don't Practice

Why Students Should Still Take Piano Lessons Even if They Don't Practice

July 10, 2019| Laura Chu Stokes
3 Strategies for Higher Retention Rates

3 Strategies for Higher Retention Rates

July 3, 2019| Jen Rafferty
The Jazz String Orchestra in the Big Band Tradition

The Jazz String Orchestra in the Big Band Tradition

July 2, 2019| Bud Caputo
A Brief History of Famous American Patriotic Songs

A Brief History of Famous American Patriotic Songs

July 1, 2019| alfred.com
Warmed Up, or Worn Out? Sharing the 'Why' of Warm-Ups with Students

Warmed Up, or Worn Out? Sharing the 'Why' of Warm-Ups with Students

June 26, 2019| Chris M. Bernotas
Is Your Teaching Mile-Wide and Inch-Deep? Discover Ways to Add Depth

Is Your Teaching Mile-Wide and Inch-Deep? Discover Ways to Add Depth

June 21, 2019| Lovina Cornish
D.I.Y Summer Activity: Make Percussion Instruments at Home

D.I.Y Summer Activity: Make Percussion Instruments at Home

June 20, 2019| alfred.com
Conversations with Congress: Our Advocacy Efforts at the 2019 NAMM Fly-In

Conversations with Congress: Our Advocacy Efforts at the 2019 NAMM Fly-In

June 17, 2019| alfred.com
5 Ways to Make Your Classroom a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Space

5 Ways to Make Your Classroom a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Space

June 12, 2019| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Recruit, Register, Retain, Repeat: The Life Cycle of Recruitment

Recruit, Register, Retain, Repeat: The Life Cycle of Recruitment

June 7, 2019| Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D.
3 Ways to Boost Your Summer Income Even if You Haven't Planned Ahead

3 Ways to Boost Your Summer Income Even if You Haven't Planned Ahead

June 4, 2019| Mallory Byers
Songs and Science: Using Music as a Tool to Teach About Climate Change

Songs and Science: Using Music as a Tool to Teach About Climate Change

May 31, 2019| Billy Lawler
Millennial Music Teachers: 4 Traits They Bring to the Table

Millennial Music Teachers: 4 Traits They Bring to the Table

May 28, 2019| Holly Kessis
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Dennis Alexander

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Dennis Alexander

May 23, 2019| Dennis Alexander
Playing Melodically: A Different Approach to Teaching Phrasing

Playing Melodically: A Different Approach to Teaching Phrasing

May 21, 2019| Todd Stalter
Establishing Healthy and Safe Learning Environments for Music Students

Establishing Healthy and Safe Learning Environments for Music Students

May 17, 2019| Julie Jaffee Nagel
Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Andy Beck

Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Andy Beck

May 15, 2019| Andy Beck
Creative Alternatives for Teaching Young Drummers

Creative Alternatives for Teaching Young Drummers

May 14, 2019| Tim Carman
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Melody Bober

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Melody Bober

May 13, 2019| Melody Bober
The Worship Music Debate Continues: Understanding Music's Role in Worship Services

The Worship Music Debate Continues: Understanding Music's Role in Worship Services

May 10, 2019| Alex-Zsolt
Music and Psychology: Unlocking Stage Fright, Self-Esteem, and Student Safety

Music and Psychology: Unlocking Stage Fright, Self-Esteem, and Student Safety

May 10, 2019| Julie Jaffee Nagel
Free Music Activity: Roll a Composition

Free Music Activity: Roll a Composition

May 8, 2019| alfred.com
What Makes Music Teachers Feel Most Appreciated?

What Makes Music Teachers Feel Most Appreciated?

May 6, 2019| alfred.com
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Tom Gerou

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Tom Gerou

May 3, 2019| Tom Gerou
Tips to Inspire Your Young Choir to Sing with More Passion and Feeling

Tips to Inspire Your Young Choir to Sing with More Passion and Feeling

May 3, 2019| Amy Carruthers
Drum Therapy: Helping Teachers with Special Needs Students

Drum Therapy: Helping Teachers with Special Needs Students

May 1, 2019| Pat Gesualdo
Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne

Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne

May 1, 2019| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Building Encounters with Excellence into Every Lesson or Rehearsal

Building Encounters with Excellence into Every Lesson or Rehearsal

April 29, 2019| Scott Watson
Keep Music Alive: Spotlight on Teach Music Week

Keep Music Alive: Spotlight on Teach Music Week

April 23, 2019| alfred.com
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Wynn-Anne Rossi

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Wynn-Anne Rossi

April 17, 2019| Wynn-Anne Rossi
Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Anna Wentlent

Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Anna Wentlent

April 10, 2019| Anna Wentlent
Classroom Community: Combat Bullying Through Choral Retreats

Classroom Community: Combat Bullying Through Choral Retreats

April 9, 2019| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
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