Educational Topics

Preparing Your Students for Auditions

Preparing Your Students for Auditions Resources Available for High School Teachers By Nora Segura-Barpal, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music Inclusion Coalition The Music Inclusion Coalition (MIC) wants to make…

Creating Effective Ensemble Substitute Lesson Plans

Creating Effective Ensemble Substitute Lesson Plans Substitute Lessons That Are Effective, Relevant, and Timely By NAfME Member Peter J. Perry, D.M.A. I do not know a teacher who does not…

A Pathway to Perpetual Purpose and Pride

Sharing Stories about Ourselves  By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jonathan Grantham Have you ever asked someone a question—or have been asked a question—and were disappointed when the inquiry…

Meaningful Learning: Using Music Tech to Save Time for Making Music

Meaningful Learning Using Music Tech to Save Time for Making Music By David Newman, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member uTheory In this post, educator David Newman shares ways teaching technologies…

Soundtrap Is Here to Support You 

Soundtrap Is Here to Support You  Jingle-Makers, Songwriting Workshops, and More By Serena Robinett, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Soundtrap When you are using an education technology product, it can be challenging…

$8.5 Million for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; Social-Emotional Learning; Leadership in Arts Education to Promote Student Arts Achievement

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 $8.5 Million for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; Social-Emotional Learning; Leadership in Arts Education to Promote Student Arts Achievement RESTON, VA…

Scary Music Part 2—The Sequel!

Scary Music Part 2—The Sequel! More Creepy, Gross, and Macabre Things Lurking in Your Music Classroom By NAfME Member Peter J. Perry, D.M.A. It is October, and in the spirit…

Musical Creativity Is in the DNA of SEL

Musical Creativity Is in the DNA of SEL  By NAfME Member Michael P. Fleischmann, Christopher Schroeder, and NAfME Member Scott N. Edgar Music educators across the world have navigated extreme…

What Was the Best Thing You Ever Learned from a Student?

What Was the Best Thing You Ever Learned from a Student? Three Music Educators Respond This article first appeared in the August 2021 issue of Teaching Music. Join NAfME today…

Talking to Students about Pursuing Music in the Era of COVID

Talking to Students about Pursuing Music in the Era of COVID Eight Considerations for Music Majors By Barbra Weidlein, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member MajoringInMusic.com It’s not surprising that many…