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Everyday Networking

Everyday Networking Forget the Rules and Just Be You By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the December 2017 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine.  “I…

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Preparing Students for Auditions

Preparing Students for Auditions Three Areas to Consider By NAfME Member Tom Sabatino This article was originally published on “Cued In,” the J.W. Pepper blog. It never failed. Late November…

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Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes

An Individual Path Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the May 2019 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine.…

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The Concert Is Over

The Concert Is Over Now What?!  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the May 2018 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine. “Follow effective action with…

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Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp

Expanding Musical Opportunities Considerations in Choosing a Summer Music Camp By Dr. Jenny L. Neff Eastern Division Representative of the NAfME Council for Band Education Many times over the course…

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Summer Is Coming: Make a Musical Splash

Summer Is Coming Make a Musical Splash By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article was originally published in the April 2018 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine. “Continuous improvement is…

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Make a Sound! Interview with Drummer Michael Bland

Make a Sound!  Interview with Drummer Extraordinaire Michael Bland By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair “Whenever Prince saw me paralyzed and afraid, he’d say, ‘Put your…

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“A Music Teacher Is All I’ve Ever Wanted to Be.”

“A Music Teacher Is All I’ve Ever Wanted to Be.”  Carolyn Bennett is the first music educator Teacher-in-Residence at the Library of Congress. By Lisa Ferber This article first appeared…

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Maintain Your Musicianship

Maintain Your Musicianship Dust Off Your Instrument and Experience the Benefits By NAfME member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article was originally published in the January 2018 teacher edition of In Tune…

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Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It

Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl A similar version of this article was originally published in the November 2018 teacher edition…

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