Educational Topics

Bridging the Gap between Music Teachers and Administrators

Bridging the Gap between Music Teachers and Administrators By NAfME Member Sarah Morong, sponsored by QuaverMusic The key to a successful music program is not just the teacher, or even…

7 Reasons to Incorporate a Digital Recorder into Your Lessons

Music Teachers: 7 Reasons to Incorporate a Digital Recorder into Your Lessons Sponsored by Olympus From fingering charts for student guitarists to mnemonics that help novices navigate a keyboard (“All…

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…

Guitar (and Ukulele) Class in The Last Frontier State

Guitar (and Ukulele) Class in The Last Frontier State Number 14: The State of Alaska  By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Kiel Schweizer is currently teaching…

Ethical Issues and Conundrums in Music Education

Got Ethics? Ethical Issues and Conundrums in Music Education By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox © 2019 Paul K. Fox Don’t try ducking these essential questions on ETHICS!  What in…

The Miracle of Music in the Classroom

The Miracle of Music in the Classroom By Kristin Clark Taylor, sponsored by QuaverMusic Developing social and emotional skills can lead to huge benefits for students, teachers, families, and the…

Collegiates, Clean Up Your Social Media

Collegiates, Clean Up Your Social Media Getting Ready to Apply for a Job? It’s Time to Curate Your Social Media! By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox © 2019 Paul K.…

The Patriotic Guitarist

The Patriotic Guitarist Master Sergeant Alan Prather of “The President’s Own” By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair The United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously…

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…

Guitar Class in the Beehive State

Guitar Class in the Beehive State Number 13: The State of Utah By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Today we visit David Andersen who started a…