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10 Facts about the Bassoon By Vivian Yan Article originally posted on Oupblog Join NAfME today Rising to popularity in the 16th century, the bassoon is a large woodwind instrument…
Preparing for the First Day of Classes By NAfME Member Joseph Rutkowski September will mark my 42nd year of teaching music, my 34th year teaching high school orchestra and band,…
Half the Baker’s Dozen Top 6½ Things Beginner Guitarists Should Know in Their 1st Year By NAfME Member Christopher J. Perez Director – Freedom High School Guitar Program, Orlando, Florida…
Engaging All Types of Learners in the Music Classroom Tools and Techniques to Reach Different Types of Learners in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Brian Wagner-Yeung Music teachers often…
Did You Bring the P.I.E.? By NAfME member Jenny L. Neff, Ed.D. This article first appeared on Zeswitz Music’s Blog. Many educators have started the school year feeling refreshed and…
Hosting a School Jazz Festival By NAfME Member Dr. Jenny L. Neff For the past 44 years, our school has hosted a festival for area middle school jazz bands –…
National Association for Music Education Congratulates Member Keith Hancock Named 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year Every GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year Has Been a Member of NAfME…
Playing through Beethoven’s 9 Symphonies Every Year Know the Musical Scales to Reach Monumental Heights By NAfME Member Joseph Rutkowski Consider this not-so-monumental for the teacher (although it does take…
By NAfME Member Maria Stefanova Mar Regardless of the subject and grade level you teach, all new students have the need to feel safe and supported. Ensuring that develops…
Evaluating Guitar Performance Using a Comprehensive Assessment for Your Students By NAfME Member Christopher J. Perez Director – Freedom High School Guitar Program, Orlando, Florida “The approach to what you…