Music has remained one of humanity’s most important and impactful artforms for thousands of years because of its ability to evolve and adapt to the cultures that surround it. But sadly, many…
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It’s true, music really makes the world go round! Music has become a way of life and keeps things running, We have melodies in TV commercials, billboard hits on the radio ,music…
Music Festival Do’s and Don’ts: A Guide to a Memorable Experience
Festival season is now upon us! As we gear up to hit the dance floor, it is important to keep a certain etiquette to ensure the experience is enjoyable by everyone. Dancing…
Do You Have a Rhythm Band in Your Classroom?
Do you have a rhythm band in your classroom? Rhythm bands have been a part of the music classroom experience for over 80 years. The rhythm band was created to prepare children…
It’s All About the Mouthpiece & Reed: Finding the Right Ones for Your Students
The mouthpiece and reed combination in clarinets and saxophones is critical to the success or failure of your students. Having the right ones means barely tolerating or not liking to play to…
Supercharge Your Music and Media Education with Modern Hardware Devices
Today’s high-tech hardware devices are filled with beneficial technologies for music and media education. Designed with purpose-built controls and functions, they enable educators and students to get things done in a direct…
Make Piano Fun Again: Incorporating MIDI Technology into Your Curriculum
I am a classically-trained pianist who had “traditional piano lessons” growing up. I majored in piano, received a Master’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy, and then began teaching my own students. Like many…
Tone and the Young Brain
During practice as well as lessons, children must balance a number of complex processes. These include tracking and maintaining correct form while juggling tuning issues, muscle memory, and the translation of symbols…
The Coolest Female Musicians to Look Up To
Since the dawn of time, women have been characterized as the weaker gender. Especially when it came to music. Music was stereotypically a male-only zone. In the early years, men were the…
Kid Music Geniuses to Look Up To
Gen⭑ ius – Noun. 1. Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. Chances are you have encountered someone in your life that exhibits natural talent. Even as young children, our…
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