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The Meaning of Mentorship 

The Meaning of Mentorship  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article first appeared in the August 2021 issue of Teaching Music. “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not…

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If I Could Turn Back Time: A Letter to My Younger Self

If I Could Turn Back Time A Letter to My Younger Self By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Neil Anderson Dear Younger Self, Congratulations! You have finished another year…

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5 Skills of an Engaged and Enthusiastic Mentee

5 Skills of an Engaged and Enthusiastic Mentee How to Get the Most from a Musical Mentor  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl  This article first appeared in the October…

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An Important Voice in Music Education

An Important Voice in Music Education In Memoriam Chris Vadala  By NAfME Member Peter J. Perry This article first appeared in the April 2019 issue of Teaching Music magazine. On…

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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…

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