Educational Topics

grandfather and granddaughter playing piano

Show Gratitude

Show Gratitude 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…

Read More
Small group of students practice guitar in class

Guitar Class in the Aloha State

50 States of Guitar Class Number 8: The Aloha State By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Aloha NAfME members! Today we will visit Honolulu and the…

Read More
deserted school hallway with yellow lockers

Creepy, Gross, and Macabre Things Lurking in Your Music Classroom

 Scary Music!!! Creepy, Gross, and Macabre Things Lurking in Your Music Classroom By NAfME member Peter J. Perry, D.M.A. It is October, and the scariest things in your music room…

Read More
teacher meeting parent with students in classroom smiling and shaking hands

Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents Encourage Positive Interaction Before Instruction By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article was originally published in the October 2017 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine. “Trust is…

Read More

Guitar Class in the Land of Enchantment

50 States of Guitar Class Number 7: Land of Enchantment By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Today we visit New Mexico with respected guitar educator Eduardo…

Read More
Students read sheet music and practice guitar in music class

Guitar Class in The Sunshine State

Guitar Class in 50 States Number 6: The Sunshine State By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair NAfME Council for Guitar Education Southern Division Representative Christopher Perez…

Read More
smiling middle school band student

Recruiting and Retaining Students

Build It and They Will Come Recruiting and Retaining Students By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article was originally published in the March 2017 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine.…

Read More
Back-To-School Graphic

Five Must-Haves for a Successful School Year

Five Must-Haves for a Successful School Year Toward a Smooth Transition from Summer to Fall By NAfME Member Audrey Carballo It’s that time of year when teachers ask . .…

Read More
STORYTELLING message written under torn paper.

The Power of Pause

The Power of Pause How Storytelling Can Promote Rejuvenation in a Classroom By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the December 2016 teacher edition of In…

Read More
Guitar students practice in music class

Guitar Class in the Grand Canyon State

Guitar Class in 50 States Number 5: The Grand Canyon State By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair The guitar is now a fixture in many school…

Read More