September 29, 2020
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
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 […]
August 12, 2020
When it comes to the pandemic’s impact on music education, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that modern technology is giving educators the power to connect with students remotely during a time when they need music the most. Remote learning on such a large scale would’ve been much harder to pull […]
July 30, 2020
With countless families across the US faced with the difficult decision of whether to send their children back to school or to enroll them in online learning programs, some parents are taking educational matters into their own hands with “learning pods”. While we understand this burgeoning educational format won’t work for everyone, it is a […]
July 28, 2020
Forging genuine and enduring connections with students has always been paramount in music education, but it’s never been more important than it is today in the age of the coronavirus. Kids need emotional support and a solid educational foundation they can rely on during this time of uncertainty. They need to laugh, share their feelings […]
When it comes to delivering an amazing music education experience for your students, the most valuable assets you have at your disposal are your personality, energy, and passion for music. But no matter what kind of a music teacher you are, at some point you’ll need tools to do your job well that your own […]
July 23, 2020
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 […]
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 […]
June 22, 2020
In order to create a great experience for students and fully develop a school’s overall music program, there are several factors to consider when building a drum line. One of the first priorities is setting the overall structure of the drum line by determining the quantity of products and demands of the program. A well-balanced […]
May 18, 2020
For many parents, technology and screen time are a constant source of frustration between them and their kids. With smartphones, gaming, and social media platforms taking so much time and attention from today’s kids, it makes sense why many view tech as a dreaded nemesis when it comes to parenting. But the truth is that […]
