Pi day is celebrated on March 14 each year! Its date (3/14) resembles the approximation of the mathematical symbol of Pi. Pi (often represented by the lower-case Greek letter π), is one…
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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…
When you became a music educator, you likely weighed the pros and cons of the job. However, you may not have anticipated that part of the job included things like: researching…
The field of music education provides many options for professionals interested in teaching. Many musicians, for example, choose to become a private music lesson instructor. This rewarding career gives you an array…
As science uncovers more about how children learn, it’s becoming clear that a comprehensive education extends far outside of conventional subjects like math and science. Social-emotional learning is an important part of…
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…
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…
With pandemic-related restrictions easing in many parts of the country, in-person music lessons are slowly returning. But with the convenience and flexibility of online music lessons, some students are deciding to stick…
Even if you’re the kind of student that loves school, it’s safe to assume you don’t find every part of it particularly exciting and rewarding. Some students love the thrill of solving…
You probably already know that music education is proven to be an incredible asset in the development of children. But did you know that important music fundamentals can be taught at home?…