Setting the Stage: A New Year’s Resolution for Music Educators in 2019
Setting the Stage A New Year’s Resolution for Music Educators in 2019 By Mike Blakeslee, NAfME CEO and Executive Director It’s that time of year again. It’s time for…
Category: Music in a Minuet
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What about the Electric Bass?
What about the Electric Bass? Interview with Professional Bassist James Amelio Pulli By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Lurking in the shadows of the six-string…
Friendship as Mentorship
Friendship as Mentorship Colleagues Can Be Your Best Resource Professionally and Personally By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl A similar version of this article was originally published in the…
The Beginner’s Guide to Improvising
The Beginner’s Guide to Improvising A Three-Step Process for your Beginner Jazz Students By NAfME Member Richard Grennor This article originally appeared on “Dr. Grennor’s Music Academy” blog. There…
“I Have to Write in Music?”
“I Have to Write in Music?” Showing School-Wide Support While Maintaining Your Own Program By NAfME Member Michelle Ewer Time and Relevance Have you ever been asked to provide…
Reaching the Next Generation with Music Education
Reaching the Next Generation with Music Education An Interview with Miss America Nia Franklin On September 10, 2018, Miss New York Nia Franklin was crowned the 92nd Miss America.…
Timeless Tips for Concert Etiquette
Uninvited Guests at Performances Timeless Tips for Concert Etiquette By NAfME Member Paul K. FoxPMEA Retired Member Coordinator and Chair of Council for Teacher Training, Recruitment, and Retention© 2018 Paul…
Guitar Class in the Old Dominion
Guitar Class in the Old Dominion Number 9: Commonwealth of Virginia By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Dr. Kevin Vigil currently serves on the NAfME Council…
Making a School Whole Again
Making a School Whole Again David Byrd revived a long-gone high school music program in Oakland, California. By Lori Schwartz Reichl This article first appeared in the October 2018 issue…
Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It
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…
