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6 Strategies to Boost Musicianship

6 Strategies to Boost Musicianship in General Music through Piano Partner Learning By Elana Master and Ariana Bell This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music and the Brain. Loved…

Harnessing Social Media for Music Education

Harnessing Social Media for Music Education Opportunities and Strategies  By Denis Vasenin, M.M., and José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida This article underscores the importance of social media mastery…

The Artist’s Digital Portfolio Project

The Artist’s Digital Portfolio Project A Semester-Long Project Idea By NAfME Members Edward White, M.M., Santa Fe College, and José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida Opportunities as an aspiring…

Structuring Creativity in Musical Practice

Structuring Creativity in Musical Practice By NAfME Members Edward White, M.M., Santa Fe College, and José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida Musicians are often seen as free spirits, improvising…

The Four Rs of Music Education

The Four Rs of Music Education Committing to a Lifelong Learning Journey  By NAfME Members José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., and Eftihia Arkoudis, D.M.A. The Issue at Hand In a fast-paced…

Enriching Spanish-Speaking English Learners’ Experiences in the English Music Classroom

Enriching Spanish-Speaking English Learners’ Experiences in the English Music Classroom By NAfME Member Nabile Anahí Galván García This article was first published in the April 2024 issue of Journal of…

The H.E.A.R.T. Model for Inspiring Growth through Experiential Learning and Resilience in Music Education

The H.E.A.R.T. Model for Inspiring Growth through Experiential Learning and Resilience in Music Education By NAfME Members José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University, and José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University…

The “New” Model for Modern Music Education

The “New” Model for Modern Music Education  By Dan Mack  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Lang Lang International Music Foundation®. I once had the pleasure of giving…

Brazilian Pop: Shaping Global Music Ed

Brazilian Pop Shaping Global Music Ed By Beatriz Galatti Pedro and NAfME member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. University of Florida “Brazilian Pop: Shaping Global Music Ed” presents a comprehensive exploration…

The C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Framework: Face-to-Face Networking for College Students

The C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Framework Face-to-Face Networking for College Students  By Ari Meyerowitz and NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract This article explores the profound impact of face-to-face networking in college,…