Scott Johnson is the director of percussion for the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle…
Educator Resources
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…
Why Bringing Digital Tools Into Music Education is Vital in 2019
Music has remained one of humanity’s most important and impactful artforms for thousands of years…
Do You Have a Rhythm Band in Your Classroom?
Do you have a rhythm band in your classroom? Rhythm bands have been a part…
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…
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…
Tone and the Young Brain
During practice as well as lessons, children must balance a number of complex processes. These…
Why Music Recitals Need to Ditch Their Cold, Stuffy Reputations
Ask most adults why they quit taking music lessons when they were young, and you’re…
Meet our Top 25 Semi-Finalists for the 2018 Music Educator of the Year Award!
Sometimes we forget just how much work music educators across the country put in to…