Requests for Success: Music Education Majors Weigh in on Their “Post-COVID” Education Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic was, and some could argue still is, a historical event that continues to impact music education and students. Despite the ongoing ripple effects of such a critical event in human history, it almost feels inappropriate to talk about in professional settings. Though, when I discuss [...]

Last Minute Gift Guide for the Overwhelmed Music Teacher

Rejecting Common Narratives This last minute music teacher gift guide may be different than what you're thinking. Since transitioning to working at F-flat Books on a more full-time basis, I've been planning out our blog content months in advance. This week, I scheduled a post about our top [...]

Music By the People, For the People of Palestine

Established in 1993, the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music is Palestine’s first music conservatory. Since then, it has sought to spread a lively and creative musical culture in every Palestinian home by teaching, producing and promoting music in various ways despite the hardships of operating under [...]

By |2023-11-28T11:31:15-05:00November 28th, 2023|Stories|0 Comments

Research to Practice: Self-Care is More Than Finding Your “Why”

I was speaking with a student teacher about experiencing burnout symptoms and why finding their preferred self-care practices is important. In our discussion, I had mentioned that the most commonly stated piece of advice (whether given as real advice or delivered with an eye roll) is to remember your “why.” Our discussion was helpful, but I realized that the field of teaching can be just as rewarding as it is prickly.

Three Ways to Build Connection with Students During the First Month of School

What do you do during the first month of school to build connection with your music students? I remember starting as a teacher and feeling like rules were first, and relationship was second.  I was so wrong about that.  Not only did I struggle with classroom expectations, [...]

By |2023-09-07T12:19:34-05:00September 7th, 2023|Inspiration, Lists, Stories, Teaching, Teaching Philosophy|0 Comments

Setting the Stage: Using Technology to Give Every Student a Voice

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to create a foundation where students have a voice in the music classroom. Students are excited to start fresh and learn new things, and they are also eager to share their ideas and opinions. By giving students [...]

More Than A Music Teacher: Susana Rodriguez-Synder and Amanda Aragon

What makes you #morethanamusicteacher? In this blog series inspired by Franklin Willis’ Book, More Than A Music Teacher, we invited teachers around the world to share their stories. Today, we’ll hear from Susana Rodríguez-Snyder and Amanda Aragon. Read on as we celebrate the incredible changemakers in our profession of [...]

More Than A Music Teacher: David Getz and Anna Mounts

What makes you #morethanamusicteacher? In this blog series inspired by Franklin Willis’ Book, More Than A Music Teacher, we invited teachers around the world to share their stories. Today, we’ll hear from David Russell Getz and Anna Mounts. Read on as we celebrate the incredible changemakers in our profession [...]

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