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Top 10 #MusicEd Blogs of 2021 2021 has been a year of innovation, new ideas, and enthusiastic advocacy for the critical importance of music education for students. Music educators have…
John Kao A Pathway of Improvisation By Ella Wilcox This article first appeared in the October 2021 issue of Teaching Music. Thought leader John Kao finds that music fosters creativity,…
If I Could Turn Back Time A Letter to My Younger Self By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Neil Anderson Dear Younger Self, Congratulations! You have finished another year…
Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Ian W. Miller Ian W. Miller presented on “Modelling Growth in the Music Classroom” during the NAfME 2021 PreK–12 Learning Collaborative…
Developing Our Musicianship as Music Educators By NAfME Member Christopher H. Fashun, Assistant Professor of Music, Hope College Christopher H. Fashun presented on “Afro-Brazilian Drumming for K–8 General Music” during…
Step-By-Step Songbook: Connecting Students’ Home and School Musical Experiences By NAfME Member Christa Jones Christa Jones presented on “Student Voices: Celebrating Your School’s Music and Culture” during the NAfME 2021…
Beyond the School Year Why Music Camp Makes a Difference By NAfME Member Amy K. Miller, sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Opera Theatre of Saint Louis As the current, unprecedented…
Post-COVID: Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp By NAfME Member Jenny L. Neff In 2019, I wrote a blog post entitled “Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp.” While…
Top 10 #MusicEd Blogs of 2020 2020 has been a particularly challenging year for music educators and their students. As we begin a new year, we wish you and your…
Words You Can Teach By The Power of Words By NAfME Member Matt Brown This article first appeared in the October 2020 issue of Teaching Music. A simple phrase or…