Educational Topics
The Importance of Proper Instrument Setup A Guide from Kennedy Violins By Joel Kennedy This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Kennedy Violins. Since 2000, Kennedy Violins has been…
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Integrating Fashion into Music Education By Riley Highfield and NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida This academic article delves into the intricate relationship between fashion and music, examining…
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Using a More Loving Language Kind Words Have Power By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly…
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State and National Policy Trends on Artificial Intelligence (AI) By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager Since generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models made their way into the…
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Case-Based Teaching in Musical Arts Administration By Harish Nayak This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Eastman School of Music. Whether it be deemed music business, entrepreneurship, or leadership,…
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Life through the Lens of Music By NAfME Member Stephanie San Roman In my very first undergraduate class we were asked to write our philosophy of music education. I have…
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Navigating Musical Success The Interplay of Competency and Adaptability By NAfME Member Derris Lee In the vast expanse of musical expression, the dynamic interplay between competency and adaptability serves as…
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Creating an Inclusive Music Classroom Honoring Students’ “Funds of Knowledge” By NAfME Member Chiao-Wei Liu This article was first published in the January 2024 issue of Journal of General Music…
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The Artful Entrepreneur Strategies for Visualizing, Conceiving, Believing, and Achieving By NAfME Member José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University The fusion of artistic performance and entrepreneurial principles has emerged…
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Black Music Matters By NAfME Member Dr. Baruch Whitehead This article was first published in the Winter/Spring 2021 issue of College Music Symposium. Many music organizations, conferences, and schools have…
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