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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
Let Your Experience Be Their Guide: When Students Consider Quitting Music

Let Your Experience Be Their Guide: When Students Consider Quitting Music

November 16, 2018| Scott Watson
Simultaneous Learning: A Proactive Philosophy to Teaching Music

Simultaneous Learning: A Proactive Philosophy to Teaching Music

November 13, 2018| Paul Harris
Festival First Aid Kit: Resources for the Road

Festival First Aid Kit: Resources for the Road

November 7, 2018| Toni Hosman
Festivals, Copyrighted Music, and Ratings: How to Avoid Not Getting a Rating

Festivals, Copyrighted Music, and Ratings: How to Avoid Not Getting a Rating

November 5, 2018| Pam Phillips
Tips for Teaching Guitar to Students with Smaller Hands

Tips for Teaching Guitar to Students with Smaller Hands

November 2, 2018| Jules Fitzgerald
Tips for Teaching Young String Players

Tips for Teaching Young String Players

October 30, 2018| Renata Bratt
10 Considerations to Take Your Vocal Group to the Next Level

10 Considerations to Take Your Vocal Group to the Next Level

October 25, 2018| Michele Weir
You Can Teach Percussion (Even if You Don't Play)

You Can Teach Percussion (Even if You Don't Play)

October 22, 2018| Chris M. Bernotas
5 Career Development Skills Music Educators Are Already Teaching Their Students

5 Career Development Skills Music Educators Are Already Teaching Their Students

October 19, 2018| David R. Sears
Make the First Few Minutes Count: Warm-Up Tips for Jazz Band Rehearsal

Make the First Few Minutes Count: Warm-Up Tips for Jazz Band Rehearsal

October 16, 2018| Michael Kamuf
5 Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback to Adult Singers

5 Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback to Adult Singers

October 11, 2018| Jeanne Kelly
7 Songs A-Singing: Ingredients for a Satisfying Seasonal Program

7 Songs A-Singing: Ingredients for a Satisfying Seasonal Program

October 8, 2018| Krista Hart
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