Tag: music education

The Musicality of Pi

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…

The 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…

Register as a Music Educator with Music & Arts

  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…

Become a Lesson Instructor with Music & Arts

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…

Boost Social-Emotional Learning With Music Lessons

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…

Music education over zoom

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…

SAMR for the Music Education Classroom

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…

The Unexpected Benefits of Online Music Lessons

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…

5 Reasons You Should Join Band or Orchestra This Year

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…