November 20, 2025
Gator Frameworks: The Band Director’s Hassle-Free Music Stand Solution
The trusted accessories brand produces durable, stylish and versatile music stands that are perfect for school bands and orchestras.
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December 23, 2024
Upright vs. Electric Bass: An Educator’s Guide
Two of the greatest bass players on the planet, John Patitucci and Linda May Han Oh, share stories and strategies to help students and teachers navigate the electric-acoustic divide. Plus: Gear advice and accessories picks.
October 22, 2024
William “Tiger” Fitzhugh: Discover Classical Guitar
Explore nylon-string technique with these tips from a veteran Nashville-based guitarist and Music & Arts instructor.
May 20, 2024
National Band Directors’ Day
To celebrate National Band Directors’ Day, our school services team is shining a spotlight on several band directors who are recognized for their exceptional dedication and support in education. From fostering a love for music in students to overcoming challenges, these stories capture the essence of what makes educators truly remarkable. Seth Riehl Anna S. […]
January 20, 2023
History of the Violin
The violin is an important instrument in innumerable musical genres and traditions. It has origins dating back over 1,000 years and, for the most part, has existed in its current form for nearly 500 years. Early History The exact origins of bowed string instruments are unclear. There is evidence of bowed string instruments dating back […]
September 29, 2020
The Music Educator’s Guide to Zoom Audio
In the spring of 2020, the video conferencing platform Zoom went from something not many music educators knew about to an ubiquitous and essential teaching tool virtually overnight. However, just because Zoom might be a big part of your life doesn’t mean you’re getting the best audio performance possible from the platform. In this guide, […]
September 28, 2020
SAMR for the Music Education Classroom
Technology was swiftly becoming an important tool for music education, even before the pandemic. As the crisis continues to upend music classrooms across the country, technology is now, and for the foreseeable future, a lifeline for educators and students. The SAMR education model is a guide for leveraging technologies like devices, platforms, applications, and software […]
July 23, 2020
Tips for Moving Your Ensemble Online
For music educators, there are some days when connecting with ensembles seems downright impossible under the best of circumstances. But with education moving online due to Covid-19 concerns, music educators have the added challenge of teaching remotely in a passionate and effective way. While remote teaching has its challenges, students have never needed music education […]
Band Practice at Home: Involving Parents for Student Success
When you think about the factors that determine whether the students in your band program will be successful or not, you probably think about the behavior, dedication, and talent of your kids before anything else. But there’s one major factor that may have just as great if not more of an impact than how your […]
May 5, 2020
Interview with Karen Seamans, Our Music Educator of the Year 2019
Every year, Music & Arts highlights the work of an outstanding music educator with the Music & Arts Music Educator of the Year Award. We’re proud to announce that Karen Seamans, Band Director of Gillette Rd. Middle School and Cicero-North Syracuse High School in Cicero, New York, is the 2019 recipient. Karen’s remarkable enthusiasm and commitment to enriching her […]