August 4, 2016
The internet is a wonderful resource for just about everybody, regardless of his or her interests or profession. Knowing this, it’ll come as no surprise that the internet has proven to be an excellent resource for people who teach music professionally. There is no shortage of websites dedicated to making your job as a music […]
July 22, 2016
Dr. Eric Lau is Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of New Mexico and is the baritone saxophonist with the Iridium Quartet. For more information, go to EricLauSaxophone.com. A typical scene: It is the day of festival and one of your middle-school saxophonists has just chipped his or her one good reed and […]
July 20, 2016
Described as a “true musical talent,” Eric Willie has a varied career as a solo performer, chamber musician, orchestral player, arranger, and teacher. Eric currently serves as Director of Percussion Studies at UNC Greensboro, and has served on staff for the Phantom Regiment, Madison Scouts, and Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps. If percussion is not your primary […]
July 18, 2016
About the Author: Micah Blouin is the Education Market Manager for PreSonus Audio Electronics. An active performer and clinician, he holds degrees from Louisiana State University in Music and Business. You are a marching band director and need more “oomph” on the front sideline. The middle school needs a public address system for assemblies […]
May 11, 2016
As the worldwide leader in cymbals since 1623, Zildjian is always looking for new and innovative ways to bring a better musical experience to the drumming community. One area where all drummers commonly express dissatisfaction is the use of neoprene pads, mutes, and other dampening devices on cymbals to play and practice at a reasonable volume. […]
January 26, 2016
A chorus of women singing at the city’s music hall was all the talk in 1876 Chicago. Only four years earlier the great fire had destroyed the business district and left over 100,000 people homeless. The attention paid to such news of women performing for the first time in public was emblematic of a town’s […]
December 22, 2015
So you want to take your musical ensemble on a trip? Your students deserve it, and so do you. Perhaps it’s an annual competition trip, or maybe you and your students have worked hard enough to land a performing spot at a great state convention such as the Midwest Clinic. If so, congratulations! Here comes […]
December 20, 2015
What makes a great music teacher stand apart from others in his or her field? Of course, the teacher has risen to a level of aptness with hands-on experience that makes them well-rounded and widely respected in his/her field. But great teachers don’t stop there. In fact, when it comes to learning — they never stop. After all, research in […]
December 17, 2015
You get only one chance per year to recruit new band and orchestra members. For the next six to seven years your district’s ensembles will be a product of your efforts today. Each year, music teachers all around our nation have an opportunity to grow a powerful music program, and beginning band and orchestra students […]
July 9, 2015
The Business of Teaching Music By Eric Klodt Over the past fifteen years, as a full time music instructor, I have observed many amazing music professionals who are great teachers and players, but struggle to maintain a full studio. I believe some fundamental business practices are what these teachers display an opportunity to improve on. […]
