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Engaging Students with Social Emotional Learning through Songwriting

Engaging Students with Social Emotional Learning through Songwriting  By Bryan Powell, sponsored by Little Kids Rock (now MusicWill) As the school year ends and music educators transition to summer, there…

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Online Learning in the Ensemble Class?!

Online Learning in the Ensemble Class?! Use Technology and Distance Education to Teach Ensemble Classes Remotely By NAfME Member Peter J. Perry, D.M.A. The emergency school closures due to COVID-19…

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Music Teacher Resources for School Closures

Music Teacher Resources for School Closures (Including Online and No Tech Ideas) By NAfME Member Elizabeth Caldwell This blog was first published on “Organized Chaos.” Join NAfME today We are…

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Guitar Class in the Constitution State

Guitar Class in the Constitution State Number 43: The State of Connecticut By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair In this edition of “50 States of Guitar…

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Technology Strategies to Get You a Superior Adjudication!

­Technology Strategies to Get You a Superior Adjudication! Use Technology to Enhance Your Adjudication Experience  By NAfME Member Peter J. Perry, D.M.A.   As the last memories of winter break…

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Opening All Doors: Digital and Hybrid Music in Music Teaching and Learning

Opening All Doors Digital and Hybrid Music in Music Teaching and Learning By NAfME National Conference Presenter Jonathan Kladder Have you ever wondered what types of music learning experiences might…

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Organization Tips for the First Days of School

Organization Tips for the First Days of School By NAfME Member Meghan Cabral This article was originally published on the SmartMusic blog. The importance of getting organized for your students’…

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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…

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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…

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Hip Hop Empowers!

Hip Hop Empowers! Interview with Harlem-Raised, Boston-Based Hip Hop Artist Billy Dean Thomas By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair The six elements of the hip hop…

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