About the Journal
Journal of General Music Education (JGME) is a peer-reviewed online journal that publishes articles that describe successful practices, share teaching strategies and/or materials, suggest new ideas, or analyze issues of concern to general music education professionals teaching at levels from early childhood through high school. Published online three times a year, available free to NAfME members.
- NAfME members, login to access journal issues. You will be returned to this page where a link to search for and view articles will be visible above the journal cover image.
- Guidelines for Contributors
- Writing for JGME (Webinar by Academic Editor Kendra Kay Friar, April 2025)
- Editorial Committee
Feedback or questions? Contact Amy Bradley.
The Musical Idea Series
Journal of General Music Education is accepting proposals for articles as part of The Musical Idea Series.
The Musical Idea Series seeks to highlight innovative or unique topics in general music education. Some examples include world music, popular music, performance, assessment, and technology.
Musical Idea Series proposals should include:
- Three separate articles focused on a specific topic or theme
- Examples of lessons, rubrics, or musical excerpts
- Practical examples for readers across all levels of general music education
Submissions:
- Proposals for the series are accepted year-round.
- Articles will be sent for peer review to the editorial committee members.
Please submit your proposals to the JGME Academic Editor, Kendra Kay Friar at kkfriar@comcast.net.