Chris Caffery and guitar

The Season’s Greetings Guitarist Part 2

The Season’s Greetings Guitarist Part 2 Interview with Trans-Siberian Orchestra Guitarist Chris Caffery By NAfME Member Thomas Amoriello Jr., Past Chair of the NAfME Council for Guitar Education The Trans-Siberian…

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Guitar Class in the Great Lakes State

Guitar Class in the Great Lakes State Number 20: The State of Michigan By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education   In this latest edition of “50 States…

Teaching Concert Etiquette

Teaching Concert Etiquette By NAfME member Tom Sabatino Article Originally Posted on JW Pepper Blog   One of the most frustrating experiences a music teacher or director can have is a…

Wholehearted Attention

How to Teach Your Students the Attention They Need to Succeed By NAfME Member Walter Bitner Article Originally Posted on Off The Podium   Music teachers in school settings often feel…

Rhode Island MEA Legislation Becomes Law!

    Not only have wins for music education happened at the federal level, but another milestone has been reached in Rhode Island! Performing music classes are now strongly encouraged…

Two Key Insights for Nailing That Audition

By NAfME Member Donna Schwartz Original article on Donna Schwartz: Where Music Matters Having judged Solo Festivals for almost 15 years, I have witnessed some spectacular performances, and some heart-wrenching…