Teaching Music Magazine  /  Issue Archive  /  June 2026

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Feature Articles

Sustaining Your Teacher Voice: Maintaining Vocal Health

The National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS) classifies teachers as one of many occupational voice users. Their website states that “teachers… are among the top groups of people who are at risk of vocal fatigue.” According to vocologist and NCVS board member…

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Feature Articles

Planning Your Year: Balancing Classroom Requirements and Administrative Tasks
NAfME Virtual Symposium on Music Education and Students with Disabilities and/or Living in Poverty. Saturday, October 10, 2026. A free, virtual event for music educators

Departments

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Teacher’s Gig Bag

Beyond the Arrangements: The Hidden Skills Every Successful Music Educator Needs Today
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Jam Session 

What is one thing you do over the summer that saves you time and alleviates stress for the next school year?
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Heart and Soul: The Emotional Costs and Boundaries of Music Teaching
Learn about the National Association for Music Education Strategic Plan. Graphic shows cornerstones of advocacy and public policy, professional learning and growth, research and music teacher education, with keystone of equity in music education