January 20, 2023
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 nearly 500 years. Early History The exact origins of bowed string instruments are unclear. There is evidence of bowed string instruments dating back […]
March 21, 2021
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 and shopping for your classroom and student needs, maintaining and repairing instruments your program inherited from prior programs, or navigating uncharted waters like […]
March 16, 2021
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 of choices ranging from starting your own lesson studio to working with an established lesson business like Music & Arts. As one of […]
December 7, 2020
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 a child’s development that education experts have increasingly paid more attention to in recent years, and music lessons are one of the […]
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 17, 2020
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 a calculus problem, but others dread that subject. But no matter what you love or loathe about school, there’s one subject you’ll be […]
August 12, 2020
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? Many parents think the benefits kids get from music education happens only within formal music lessons or at school, but in reality, a […]
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 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 […]
