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Classroom Learning vs. Distance Learning in the Music Classroom Seven Benefits of Distance Learning to Consider By Darin Au NAfME Council for Guitar Education Western Division Representative Ah, distance learning.…
Words You Can Teach By The Power of Words By NAfME Member Matt Brown This article first appeared in the October 2020 issue of Teaching Music. A simple phrase…
Developing a New “3 Rs” Approach to Education in a Post-COVID-19 World Refine, Re-Focus, Re-Ignite By NAfME Member David Knott This blog first appeared on David Knott’s “Radical Music Education”…
The Promise of Artistic Process Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Aligns the Standards By NAfME Members Scott Edgar, Fran Kick, and Lori Schwartz Reichl “An ounce of performance is worth…
Rehearsing during COVID-19 How to Effectively Sing, Play, and Build Ensemble Skills during Remote or Hybrid Teaching By NAfME Member Peter J. Perry, D.M.A. I miss conducting my ensembles!!! To…
The Practice Improvement Is Always Possible By NAfME Member Edward Varner, Ed.D. This article was first published on Edward Varner’s Creating Hope blog. Practice Makes Perfect Perfect Practice Makes Perfect…
Music Theory Meets Technology Engaging Students during COVID-19 By Darren LaCour, sponsored by Artusi University music theory educator Darren LaCour reflects on his experiences before and during the pandemic,…
Parent-Teacher Collaboration in the COVID-19 Era By Anthony Patterson, sponsored by Casio It’s obvious to note that COVID-19 has severely impacted education practices, especially those related to music education,…
Studying Voice during a Pandemic—Part 3 Thoughts from Five University Voice Professors By NAfME Member Linda McAlister This is sponsored by Schmidt Vocal Arts,sponsor of the 2021 Tri-M Music Honor Society®…
Helping High School Music Students Use College Fairs Effectively By Barbra Weidlein, sponsored by MajoringInMusic.com This year, fall recruitment season for colleges, universities, and conservatories throughout the United States will…
