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Preparing Students for Auditions

Preparing Students for Auditions Three Areas to Consider By NAfME Member Tom Sabatino This article was originally published on “Cued In,” the J.W. Pepper blog. It never failed. Late November…

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Intimidating Improvisation Simplified

Intimidating Improvisation Simplified Focus on the Blues By NAfME Member Sarin Williams Like many music educators today, my background was strictly in classical music—until I sought out an independent study…

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“Being Brave, Being Bold, Being Kind, Being Just, Being Loved”

“Being Brave, Being Bold, Being Kind, Being Just, Being Loved”  NAfME Member David LaMorte  By Lisa Ferber  This article first appeared in the April 2019 issue of Teaching Music magazine.…

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Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes

An Individual Path Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the May 2019 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine.…

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Guitar Class in the Bluegrass State

Guitar Class in the Bluegrass State Number 18: The Commonwealth of Kentucky By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Today the NAfME Council for Guitar Education visits…

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Guitar Class in the Show-Me State

Guitar Class in the Show-Me State Number 16: The State of Missouri  By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair  Today we visit Lafayette High School in Wildwood,…

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The Concert Is Over

The Concert Is Over Now What?!  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article was originally published in the May 2018 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine. “Follow effective action with…

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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…

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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…

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Guiding and Learning from the Audition Process

Guiding and Learning from the Process Educators use a variety of strategies to guide students through the application process for the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles—and pick up new strategies for…

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