Careers

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Build Confidence in Yourself and Others

Build Confidence in Yourself and Others By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers…

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The Music Educator Today and Tomorrow

The Music Educator Today and Tomorrow By NAfME Member Adrian Davis  This article first appeared in the December 2024 issue of Interval, the Minnesota Music Educators Association journal. “I believe…

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Project-Based Learning in Digital Musicianship

Project-Based Learning in Digital Musicianship By NAfME Members Chris Shelton, Ph.D., and José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract This editorial explores how project-based learning enhances self-efficacy, technical proficiency, and career readiness…

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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…

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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…

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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.”…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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