Careers

Young artist with an electric piano creating new music at home.

Knowing When to Move On

Knowing When to Move On A Guide for Music Educators  By NAfME Members José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A. and  José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. As educators and practitioners, we’re no strangers to…

Read More
saxophone repair maintenance

Learning Basic Instrument Repair

Learning Basic Instrument Repair Guidance for Students This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Ferree’s Tools Inc. When a student’s instrument breaks, bends, and/or gets damaged, we all know…

Read More
three keys in gold, blue, and purple

Consistency Is Key

Consistency Is Key By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “Consistency is a key element, without which a leader is incapable of getting respect, success or even developing confidence in others.”…

Read More
Working with Undergraduate Musicians in a university classroom

Building a Musician’s Brand through Career Advising

Building a Musician’s Brand through Career Advising  By NAfME Member Jeff Dunn, sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Eastman School of Music All emerging arts leaders and musicians have a story…

Read More
jumbled older wooden scrabble tiles

A Word to the Wise: Selecting ONE Word as Motivation for the New Year

A Word to the Wise Selecting ONE Word as Motivation for the New Year By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can…

Read More
NAfME logo header

Call for Proposals: 2025 Symposium for Music Teacher Education

2025 Symposium for Music Teacher Education Advancing an Inclusive Community: Renew, Reinvigorate, Recharge October 23–25, 2025 Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana The NAfME Society for Music Teacher Education invites proposals for…

Read More
Love Yourself etched in concrete

A Season of Gratitude: Give Thanks to Yourself, Too!

A Season of Gratitude Give Thanks to Yourself, Too! By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”—Jack Kornfield The Reason for the…

Read More
2022 NAfME Conference general music session with Orff instruments

Transforming Lives: How ETM Creates Career Pathways for Aspiring Music Teachers

Transforming Lives How ETM Creates Career Pathways for Aspiring Music Teachers By Dr. Jameon Moss, Music Teacher Intern Instructional Supervisor This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Education Through…

Read More
Thank you note and pen

A Note of Thanks

A Note of Thanks What You Focus on Expands By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “What you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life,…

Read More
Veterans Day parade on Fifth Avenue

A Salute to Reserve Component Military Band Members

A Salute to Reserve Component Military Band Members Honoring “Dual-Capacity” Service Members By NAfME Member Tina Beveridge When most people think of military bands, they know there’s a “Navy” band…

Read More