The holidays tend to bring out a mixed bag of emotions in music educators. It’s…
Educator Resources
How To Survive Your First Day Teaching a New Middle School Orchestra
Most of the world has somewhat of an idea about how difficult teaching is, but…
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Choral Music Through MIDI
Saying that technology has completely transformed music in recent years is an understatement. Everything from…
Unleashing The Teaching Power of Ostinatos
Music educators sometimes forget that they have a powerful teaching tool all around them at…
Solfege 101: Tips, Tools and Tricks
Helping to solidify a student’s grasp of music theory and notation is no easy task.…
Why The Interval Music Examples You Learned With Won’t Apply To New Students
Something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough in music education is the challenge of…
Three Tips for Introducing Improvisation to Your Students
Introducing improvisation is one of the most important exercises a music educator can share with…
THE DEVILS YOU KNOW: An Interview with Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson is the director of percussion for the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle…
The Importance of Say-as-You-Play in Teaching Rhythm Notation
Depending on how long you’ve been a music educator, it’s probably been years or maybe…
Vocal Range 101: Facts, Tips and Tricks
For choral directors and vocalists alike, knowing the ins and outs of vocal range is…