Virtual Learning Resources for Music Educators

The resources on this page were provided by diverse NAfME members, NAfME corporate members, and various third-party organizations to support music educators as they navigate unprecedented challenges related to the pandemic, from the need for teacher self-care to tips and considerations for teaching online.

Make sure to also see the following resources from NAfME:

• NAfME COVID-19 Resources and News
• NAfME Professional Development Webinars – Upcoming and Recorded Webinars – Submit a Webinar Proposal
• The NAfME Academy
• NAfME appreciates the support of our Corporate Members. More information can be found about their services and additional resources here.

About this site: Third-party resource links on this site are being provided for informational purposes only; they do not constitute or imply the endorsement or recommendation by The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) of the third-party or the contents of such third-party websites. Because NAfME does not have any control over such third-party websites, NAfME is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content made available on such third-party websites. Unless specifically noted, the views expressed in these media do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Association, its officers, or its employees.

If you see a resource that needs updating, please let us know. Contact: memberservices@nafme.org.

Online Resources

Topic	Resource
Arts Website Compilation	Americans for the Arts Arts Education Partnership The Artists Safety Net ArtsEdge Online Resources National Assembly of State Arts Agencies National Endowment for the Arts National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE) Gettysburg College Perpich Center Minnesota National Board for Professional Teaching Standards MacPhail Center for Music College Music Society
Band	Virtual Band Festival CDBNA COVID-19 Response Committee Report
Choir	Virtual Choir How to Create a Virtual Choir
Classical Music Archives	Classical Music Archives
Cleaning Instruments	COVID-19 Instrument Cleaning Guidelines from NAfME, NFHS, and NAMM Foundation COVID-19 and Cleaning Your Brass Instruments COVID-19 and Instrument Hygiene for Musicians
Coding	Learn to Code by Making Music
Collections of Resources	Techlearning.com Free Online Subscriptions
College Faculty	Advice for Newly Remote Teachers
Collegiates	UHaul Free Storage for College Students
Composer Diversity	Institute for Composer Diversity
Copyright – what you need to know when teaching remotely	NAfME Copyright Page Distributed Music Recordings: Guidelines and Listing from NFHS and NAfME Hal Leonard FAQ for Distance Learning
Disabilities Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During COVID-19	Q&A Services for Children with Disabilities Chrome Extensions for Students with Special Needs New Strategies in Special Education as Children Learn from Home
English Learners	Keep English Learners Engaged during COVID-19
Facebook Groups Addressing Online Resources and Learning	Amazing Educational  Resources Music Educators Creating Online Learning
Folk Music from around the World	Free Folk Music from around the World
Jazz	Jazz Appreciation Month Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy Jazz Education Network Butler University Jazz Program Playlist 6th Annual Vocal Jazz Summer Camp Online, August 3–7, 2020, 10 AM–5PM
Jazz Arranger and Composer COVID-19 Relief Commission Grants	International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers
Lesson Plans	NAfME Responding Lessons Using Library of Congress Primary Sources NAfME Model Cornerstone Assessments (Lesson Plan Included) Artsedge Kennedy Center Smithsonian Folkways Music In Our Schools Month® Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Rock Hall EDU Teach Rock Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids Library of Congress
Museum Free Virtual Tours	Museum Free Virtual Tours All the Musical Instruments in the World
Music In Our Schools Month®	Music In Our Schools Month®
Music Lessons/Tips	Online Music Lesson Tips for Student and Teacher
NAMM & NAfME Webinar	Bridging the Gap: Teaching & Learning Online
Online Citizenship for Students	Online Citizenship Videos
Online Tips and Tricks	Resources for Educators during the Coronavirus Pandemic International School Services Information about Online Learning Practical Strategies and Resources Online Learning Plan Tips and Tools for Teachers Teaching Remotely Why Online Learning Should Be More Self-Directed and Less Structured Jazz Education Network Teaching Online Online Teaching for the Unexpected Online Music Educator SimpleK12 All Digital School ISTE Learning Keeps Going ISTE eBook Free Downloads
Opera	Met Opera Guild
Performers / Creators Financial Resources	What ASCAP Members Should Know about the Government Economic Stimulus Package
Professional Development	NAfME Webinar PD (NAfME Academy®) – receive PD Hours. See also free webinars. Music in a Minuet Blogs Read Music Educator Journal Articles for PD Hours Professional Learning Community Webinars for PD Hours Electrify Your Symphony
Rock and Roll	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Free Online Learning Rock and Roll Forever
Social-Emotional Learning	SBO: Utilizing Social Emotional Learning for Reflection and Growth Seven Mindsets: How to Talk to Students about COVID-19 Teaching SEL: Powering up Students with Social and Emotional Know-How Amani Project
Steel Drum	Virtual Steel Drum
Struggling Students	Google Tools for Struggling Students
Student Perspective	The Students’ Voice during COVID-19 How One Person with Autism Feels about COVID-19
Suicide Prevention Hotline	Talk with Us
Teacher Care	EdSurge Edutopia - A Mindset for the Moment I Love My Job But It’s Killing Me (free download) Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19
Technology	Ultimate Free Music Tech Guide Technology in Music Education Music Tech Tools Free Tech Guide
Ted Talks	Music Ted Talks
Tutorials	Simple K-12 Webinars How to Be a Better Online Teacher How to Navigate Google Docs Formatting How to Make Lesson Videos Google Forms for Playing Test Submissions Florida Virtual School
Virtual Concerts	NPR Virtual Concerts NPR Tiny Desk Concerts MET Opera—live opera for students Seattle Symphony Virtual Rehearsal Toolkit Jazz Livestream Alternatives to Creating a Virtual Choir United States Army Field Band The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center BBC: Royal Albert Hall Performances The Philadelphia Orchestra The Black Violin Masterclasses The Lincoln Center New Jersey Performing Arts Center LA Philharmonic Our Virtual Ensemble powered by GPG Music
Watch Party	How to Host a Watch Party

The third-party resource links are being provided for informational purposes only; they do not constitute or imply the endorsement or recommendation by The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) of the third-party or the contents of such third-party websites. Because NAfME does not have any control over such third-party websites, NAfME is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content made available on such third-party websites. Unless specifically noted, the views expressed in these media do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Association, its officers, or its employees.