Lifelong Learning
Three Things I’ve Learned from My Years of Teaching Four Music Educators Share Their Thoughts This article first appeared in the August 2024 issue of Teaching Music. We extend our sincere…
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 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 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…
Transforming a Motto into a Mission By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “Having a motto matters because your life believes what you tell it!”―by Mike Foster In Episode #17 of…
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…
Another Perspective: Rediscovering Recreational Listening through Music Listening Clubs By NAfME Member Lisa D. Martin This article first appeared in the December 2023 issue of Music Educators Journal. It was…
What do you do to rest, recreate, and/or recharge over the summer? Seven Music Educators Share Their Thoughts This article first appeared in the April 2024 issue of Teaching Music.…
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…
Turn the Lights Back On By NAfME Members Amy M. Knopps and Lori Schwartz Reichl “The shadow is the greatest teacher for how to come to the light.” ― Ram…