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Engaging Retiring/Retired Educators By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox The original blog was first published on Paul Fox’s blog here. “Ask not what NAfME or your state MEA can do…
Quincy Jones An Essential Model for Music Production and Commercial Music Education By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida When teaching music production and commercial music, educators…
Developing Student Leaders in Music Class A Guide for Junior and Senior High Levels By Tina Bennett, NAfME Music Honor Society Advisory Council Eastern Division Representative Music education offers a…
Expand Your Circle Inspiring Pathways to Potential By NAfME Members Dr. Amy M. Knopps and Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “Finding inspiration in the success of others is a common way…
The Capacity to Collaborate 5 Steps to Empower Teamwork By NAfME Members Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl, Alison Parish, and Sarah Castrillon “The strength of the team is each individual member.…
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…
5 Essential Skills for the Next Generation of Music Teachers Sponsored by University of Florida Online Master of Music Education Many music educators are rethinking how to help students acquire…
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…
Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark? Reflect with a Promise to Reignite! By NAfME Members Lori Schwartz Reichl and Jenny L. Neff “At times…
“Know the Music, Be Prepared” Five Questions with Jazz Guitar Great Mark Whitfield By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Immediate Past Chair The modern jazz scene has…