Alfred Music Blog

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Gayle Kowalchyk

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Gayle Kowalchyk

April 8, 2019| Gayle Kowalchyk
Tips from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Jazz Band Members

Tips from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Jazz Band Members

April 4, 2019| alfred.com
Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Krista Hart

Choral Clinician Q&A: Get to Know Krista Hart

April 3, 2019| Krista Hart
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Nancy Bachus

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Nancy Bachus

March 28, 2019| Nancy Bachus
Congratulations to the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education

Congratulations to the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education

March 27, 2019| alfred.com
Incentive Programs: A Powerful Tool for Student Retention

Incentive Programs: A Powerful Tool for Student Retention

March 25, 2019| Mallory Byers
Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Dr. E. L. Lancaster

Piano Author Q&A: Spotlight on Dr. E. L. Lancaster

March 22, 2019| E. L. Lancaster
Composer Q&A: Martha Mier on Character Pieces

Composer Q&A: Martha Mier on Character Pieces

March 20, 2019| Martha Mier
How Gender-Inclusive Is My Choir?

How Gender-Inclusive Is My Choir?

March 18, 2019| Dr. Stephen Paparo
Spotlight on Jane Magrath: 2019 MTNA Achievement Award Recipient

Spotlight on Jane Magrath: 2019 MTNA Achievement Award Recipient

March 13, 2019| Jane Magrath
Transitioning from Director to General Music Teacher: You Want Me to Teach What?

Transitioning from Director to General Music Teacher: You Want Me to Teach What?

March 12, 2019| alfred.com
Composer Q&A: The Inspiration Behind Dennis Alexander's Nocturnes

Composer Q&A: The Inspiration Behind Dennis Alexander's Nocturnes

March 6, 2019| Dennis Alexander
4 Tips for Keeping Little Ones Engaged During Lessons

4 Tips for Keeping Little Ones Engaged During Lessons

March 1, 2019| Mallory Byers
10 Ways to Manage Choir Rehearsals When You Don't Play Piano

10 Ways to Manage Choir Rehearsals When You Don't Play Piano

February 26, 2019| Krista Hart
Why Are My Students in Chorus? Here's What They Had to Say

Why Are My Students in Chorus? Here's What They Had to Say

February 22, 2019| Anna Wentlent
5 Solutions to Help Students Overcome Basic Rhythm Challenges

5 Solutions to Help Students Overcome Basic Rhythm Challenges

February 20, 2019| Stephen Benham
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic Spotlight: 25 Years of Music and Community

Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic Spotlight: 25 Years of Music and Community

February 14, 2019| alfred.com
Connecting the Dots: Storytelling Similarities in Music and Literature

Connecting the Dots: Storytelling Similarities in Music and Literature

February 8, 2019| Chris M. Bernotas
3 Ways to Ensure Your Teaching Policies Are Enforceable

3 Ways to Ensure Your Teaching Policies Are Enforceable

February 5, 2019| Mallory Byers
The 3 Things Your Students Need to Become Self-Motivated Musicians

The 3 Things Your Students Need to Become Self-Motivated Musicians

February 1, 2019| Merlin B. Thompson
Composer Q&A: Getting to Know Martha Mier

Composer Q&A: Getting to Know Martha Mier

January 29, 2019| Martha Mier
Make the Most of the Post-Convention Glow

Make the Most of the Post-Convention Glow

January 18, 2019| Krista Hart
How to Become a Virtuoso Teacher

How to Become a Virtuoso Teacher

January 17, 2019| Paul Harris
Improvisation and the Importance of Teaching Musical Creativity

Improvisation and the Importance of Teaching Musical Creativity

January 14, 2019| Joan Eckroth-Riley
8 Tips for Making the Most of Lessons After a Break

8 Tips for Making the Most of Lessons After a Break

January 10, 2019| Heidi Smith
It's So Easy to Scan—Why Not?

It's So Easy to Scan—Why Not?

January 8, 2019| Pam Phillips
Peak Performance: Overcoming Musical Plateaus

Peak Performance: Overcoming Musical Plateaus

January 4, 2019| Krista Hart
Rehearsal Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Engage and Energize Your Ensemble

Rehearsal Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Engage and Energize Your Ensemble

January 2, 2019| Becky Bush
The Practice Revolution: A 3 Pronged Approach to Productive Practice

The Practice Revolution: A 3 Pronged Approach to Productive Practice

December 17, 2018| Paul Harris
Free Christmas Carol Crossword Activity

Free Christmas Carol Crossword Activity

December 5, 2018| alfred.com
The 4 Ps: Principles that Build a Powerful Framework for Music Instruction

The 4 Ps: Principles that Build a Powerful Framework for Music Instruction

December 4, 2018| Paul Harris
Tips for Using Social Media to Create Awareness for Your Music Program

Tips for Using Social Media to Create Awareness for Your Music Program

November 30, 2018| Billy Lawler
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
Thanksgiving Playlist: 9 Songs to Celebrate Family, Food, and Fall

Thanksgiving Playlist: 9 Songs to Celebrate Family, Food, and Fall

November 20, 2018| alfred.com
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