Lifelong Learning
A Moment of Spiritual Synchronicity** between the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Karel Husa (1921-2016) and My Students ** coined by Paul Hindemith By NAfME Member Joseph Rutkowski December 15, 2024, marks the…
Music Listening for Student Well-Being By Dr. Giuliana Conti and Amy Sloan, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music Workshop Teachers are constantly striving to create a positive and supportive learning…
Quincy Jones An Essential Model for Music Production and Commercial Music Education By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida When teaching music production and commercial music, educators…
Developing Student Leaders in Music Class A Guide for Junior and Senior High Levels By Tina Bennett, NAfME Music Honor Society Advisory Council Eastern Division Representative Music education offers a…
A Salute to Reserve Component Military Band Members Honoring “Dual-Capacity” Service Members By NAfME Member Tina Beveridge When most people think of military bands, they know there’s a “Navy” band…
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…