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Yamaha 40 under 40

Twenty-One of the Yamaha “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 Are NAfME Members

Twenty-One of the Yamaha “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 Are NAfME Members Since 2021, NAfME Corporate member Yamaha has honored 40 outstanding music educators under 40 “to celebrate and…

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Call for Candidates: 2028–2030 NAfME National President

Call for Candidates 2028–2030 NAfME National President NAfME is seeking candidates for NAfME National President for the years 2028–2030. To qualify, a candidate must: Embody a demonstrated commitment to music education…

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Learning Basic Instrument Repair

Learning Basic Instrument Repair Guidance for Students This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Ferree’s Tools Inc. When a student’s instrument breaks, bends, and/or gets damaged, we all know…

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A Music Educator’s Guide to Fundraising Success

A Music Educator’s Guide to Fundraising Success Strategies and Tips to Hit the Right Notes This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Cheddar Up. Fundraising is often the heartbeat…

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NFHS “Outstanding Music Educators” of 2025 Include 18 NAfME Members

NFHS “Outstanding Music Educators” of 2025 Include 18 NAfME Members On January 31, 2025, National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced the 2025 NFHS Performing Arts Educator Award recipients, including 25…

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The White House

President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education

President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager In the early days of his administration, President Donald J. Trump…

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Consistency Is Key

Consistency Is Key By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “Consistency is a key element, without which a leader is incapable of getting respect, success or even developing confidence in others.”…

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The ART-Official Framework for AI in Music Education

The ART-Official Framework for AI in Music Education

The ART-Official Framework for AI in Music Education By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract This editorial introduces the ART-Official Framework, a holistic approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI)…

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GRAMMY Music Educator Award

NAfME Member Adrian L. Maclin Named 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator AwardTM Honoree

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 National Association for Music Education Member Adrian L. Maclin Named 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator AwardTM Honoree HERNDON, VA (February 3,…

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Building a Musician’s Brand through Career Advising

Building a Musician’s Brand through Career Advising  By NAfME Member Jeff Dunn, sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Eastman School of Music All emerging arts leaders and musicians have a story…

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