Educational Topics

Transforming Lives: How ETM Creates Career Pathways for Aspiring Music Teachers

Transforming Lives How ETM Creates Career Pathways for Aspiring Music Teachers By Dr. Jameon Moss, Music Teacher Intern Instructional Supervisor This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Education Through…

Empowering Music Education: Oregon MEA’s Steps to Support Advocacy

Empowering Music Education Oregon MEA’s Steps to Support Advocacy By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity The Oregon Music Education Association (OMEA) is making significant strides…

A Note of Thanks

A Note of Thanks What You Focus on Expands By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “What you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life,…

Reigniting Advocacy in West Virginia

Reigniting Advocacy in West Virginia A Look at Emerging Leadership and Collective Action By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity In the heart of West Virginia,…

A Salute to Reserve Component Military Band Members

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…

Advocacy Efforts of NAfME and Partners Pay Off with Pivotal Milestone for Arts Education

Advocacy Efforts Pay Off with Pivotal Milestone for Arts Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager After years of advocacy from the arts education community, multiple…

5 Teacher Tools that Will Maximize Your Efficiency

5 Teacher Tools that Will Maximize Your Efficiency By Don Stinson  This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Yamaha Corporation of America. Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and…

6 Strategies to Boost Musicianship

6 Strategies to Boost Musicianship in General Music through Piano Partner Learning By Elana Master and Ariana Bell This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music and the Brain. Loved…

Arts Education Alliance Praises U.S. Department of Education Efforts to Expand Access to Arts-Rich Schools

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 Arts Education Alliance Praises U.S. Department of Education Efforts to Expand Access to Arts-Rich Schools “Dear Colleague” Letter to State…

22 of the 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™ Semifinalists Are NAfME Members

22 of the 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator Award™ Semifinalists Are NAfME Members Announcing the 25 Selected Semifinalists The Recording Academy™ and GRAMMY Museum® have announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2025 GRAMMY…