Lifelong Learning
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…
What Does Joy Look and Sound Like in the Music Classroom? Nine Music Educators Share Their Thoughts This article first appeared in the January 2025 issue of Teaching Music. Corinne Smith…
Supplementing Learning and Orchestrating a Fuller Life through Music This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Hawai’i Youth Symphony. The power of music can help to orchestrate a fuller…
Creativity and AI Process over Product By Jim Frankel This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member MusicFirst. A few weeks ago, I came across a thought-provoking post on LinkedIn…
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…
The Creative Imperative Why Music Education Is Essential in the Age of AI By Anton Krutz, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Krutz Strings We stand at the cusp of a…
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…
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.”…
Student-Centered Learning Cultivating Curiosity By Ann Rodiger, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Balance Arts Center Balancing student’s technical improvement with their joy of making music can be tricky. When things…
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…