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What Sly Stone Can Teach Us about Music Production Education By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Sly Stone is often remembered for his radical stage presence and his role…
The Invaluable Role of Music Educators in the Education Profession Remember Your Why By NAfME Member Elizabeth Rusch Fetters When it feels like every day brings a new attack on…
Preparing Musicians for Lives They Love By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Music educators carry a remarkable responsibility: preparing students to lead a high school band, produce professional-level tracks…
When Caring for Others Becomes Too Much Prioritizing Self-Care for Music Educators By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. As the new academic year begins, music educators across the country…
Inspire Educators with Mentorship and Meaning By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “Successful learning requires two things: a solution that people want to engage with and content they find meaningful.”—Greg…
Faculty-Alumni Projects That Empower Students By NAfME Members Dr. José Valentino Ruiz and Derris Lee As music educators and academic leaders, one of our most powerful tools for advancing student…
From Theory to Practice Strengthening Music Education Through Music-Focused PLCs By LaSaundra Belcher and Angela Schendel Keedy This article first appeared in the April 2025 issue of Teaching Music. Lessons…
Being More Than “Just a Music Educator” The Five Ps of Vocational Alignment By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract In today’s convoluted educational and cultural climate, music educators…
Strike Up a Conversation Experience Where the Magic Leads By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “One good conversation can shift the direction of the change forever.”— Linda Lam On a…
Agency, Influence, and Connection in Challenging Times By NAfME Member Lisa Martin, Music Educators Journal Academic Editor This article first appeared in the March 2025 issue of Music Educators Journal.…