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6 Qualities to Help Musicians (or Anyone) Succeed in the Real World

6 Qualities to Help Musicians (or Anyone) Succeed in the Real World

August 10, 2018| Aaron Stang
The Essence of the Blues

The Essence of the Blues

August 6, 2018| Jim Snidero
12 Tips for the First Week of School

12 Tips for the First Week of School

August 3, 2018| alfred.com
Free Activity: Back-to-School Music Mad Lib

Free Activity: Back-to-School Music Mad Lib

August 2, 2018| alfred.com
7 Essentials for Every Vocal Library

7 Essentials for Every Vocal Library

August 1, 2018| Sally K. Albrecht
8 Ways for Teachers to Mentally Reset for Back-to-School

8 Ways for Teachers to Mentally Reset for Back-to-School

July 30, 2018| Scott Watson
Strategizing Success: Four Tips for First-Year Music Teachers

Strategizing Success: Four Tips for First-Year Music Teachers

July 27, 2018| Bob Phillips
Selecting String Repertoire for a Reason

Selecting String Repertoire for a Reason

July 25, 2018| Becky Bush
Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Teaching Music Students with Disabilities

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Teaching Music Students with Disabilities

July 23, 2018| alfred.com
Tips for Improving Hand-Eye Coordination in Young Students

Tips for Improving Hand-Eye Coordination in Young Students

July 23, 2018| Jodi Anderson
Teaching Tips: Preparing a Student for a Lower-Advanced Piano Piece

Teaching Tips: Preparing a Student for a Lower-Advanced Piano Piece

July 19, 2018| Jane Magrath
The 80 Percent Rule for Your Jazz Ensemble

The 80 Percent Rule for Your Jazz Ensemble

July 18, 2018| Pete BarenBregge
Tips on Selecting Your Halftime Show Music

Tips on Selecting Your Halftime Show Music

July 12, 2018| Michael Story
Music Educators' Advice for First-Year Teachers (Part 2)

Music Educators' Advice for First-Year Teachers (Part 2)

July 6, 2018| alfred.com
Perfecting Your Concert Program: Tips for Selecting Repertoire

Perfecting Your Concert Program: Tips for Selecting Repertoire

July 3, 2018| Scott Watson
Maximizing the Minimum: Practice Tips for the Busy Musician

Maximizing the Minimum: Practice Tips for the Busy Musician

June 29, 2018| German Schauss
Learning Music in a Quick-Fix Society: 7 Tips to Foster Music for Life

Learning Music in a Quick-Fix Society: 7 Tips to Foster Music for Life

June 26, 2018| Amy Chaplin
Repertoire Choices for Students with Autism

Repertoire Choices for Students with Autism

June 22, 2018| Dr. Scott Price
Reviewing Repertoire: See the Score, Hear the Music

Reviewing Repertoire: See the Score, Hear the Music

June 20, 2018| Toni Hosman
Get to Know Our Summer Piano Workshop Clinicians

Get to Know Our Summer Piano Workshop Clinicians

June 19, 2018| alfred.com
The Year in Review: Tools for Improving Your Teaching

The Year in Review: Tools for Improving Your Teaching

June 18, 2018| Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Group Piano Lessons: The Not-So-Lonely Life of a Piano Student

Group Piano Lessons: The Not-So-Lonely Life of a Piano Student

June 15, 2018| Kurt Erickson
Learning Life Lessons Through Music: I Am the Instrument

Learning Life Lessons Through Music: I Am the Instrument

June 13, 2018| Mark Powers
Guitar in the Elementary Classroom: Chord Creation for Kids

Guitar in the Elementary Classroom: Chord Creation for Kids

June 12, 2018| Jason Yeary
Free Piano Origami Activity

Free Piano Origami Activity

June 12, 2018| alfred.com
It’s Never Too Late to Learn: New Horizons Spotlight

It’s Never Too Late to Learn: New Horizons Spotlight

June 8, 2018| Matthew Talbert
Too Old for a Children's Method, Too Young for an Adult Method?

Too Old for a Children's Method, Too Young for an Adult Method?

June 7, 2018| E. L. Lancaster
NAMM Fly-In: Advocating for Music Education in Washington, D.C.

NAMM Fly-In: Advocating for Music Education in Washington, D.C.

June 6, 2018| alfred.com
Encourage Summer Practice with Instrumental Play-Alongs

Encourage Summer Practice with Instrumental Play-Alongs

June 5, 2018| Bill Galliford
Using Music to Influence Character Development in Students

Using Music to Influence Character Development in Students

May 31, 2018| Michael Souders
Key Players: Basketball All-Stars at the Piano [Video]

Key Players: Basketball All-Stars at the Piano [Video]

May 30, 2018| alfred.com
What Is the First Performance National Day of Celebration?

What Is the First Performance National Day of Celebration?

May 29, 2018| alfred.com
Presentation Is Key: Ideas to Make Your Choral Performances More Memorable

Presentation Is Key: Ideas to Make Your Choral Performances More Memorable

May 24, 2018| Sally K. Albrecht
Make Music Day: Celebrate with the World on June 21st

Make Music Day: Celebrate with the World on June 21st

May 21, 2018| alfred.com
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