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Expansive Music Education

By broadening the scope of musicianship, teachers can introduce and engage more students to pursue all aspects of music-making.

6 Real Ways to Reach the 80%

Music educators must explore different ways to see the musical potential in students who don’t fit the traditional mold. Take it from one music rule-breaker who forged an unforeseen path to success in the music industry.

Reach Nontraditional Students

Through music technology, guitar and modern music theory courses, a Chicago music educator has bridged the gap to “the other 80%,” students who typically do not participate in traditional music programs.

Proactively Address Teacher Shortage

You can influence and recruit your students to pursue a career in teaching music. Focus on these six key areas to foster student development in music education.

People Who Can Help You and Your Program

Look beyond the four walls of your band room and reach out to the people who can help you and your music room succeed.

How has COVID affected today’s students?

A look at the possible impact the pandemic had on music education for elementary, middle and high school students.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Sustainability

In the 7th and final part of this series, we look at facing the challenge of sustaining music programs, particularly in Title I schools.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Retention

In part 6 of this series, we look at ways to retain students and foster program growth.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Funding

In part 5 of this series, we look at funding your music program, from federal funds to fundraising and partnerships.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Best Practices for Student Success

In Part 4 of this series, we discuss proven methods and strategies for developing exceptional student musicians in high-need schools.

Teaching Music in High Need Schools: Defining Success

In Part 3 of this series, we share how to build curricula and create experiences that give our students the best chance to succeed.

Teaching Music in High Need Schools: Building Rapport

In Part 2 of this series, we explore ways to build rapport with students, parents, administrators and community partners.

How Mariachi Changed 3 Las Vegas Families

Music transformed these Nevada students’ and their families’ lives and have set the course for their futures.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Recruitment

In Part 1 of this series, we look at three essential and data-driven practices to excel at recruiting for your music program.

5 Ways to be a Team Player

True teamwork requires active participation at your school and within your district. Help your fellow music educators as often as you can and seek their input when you need it.

What’s Your Sales Pitch?

You are the best-equipped person to promote the amazing qualities of your program — so go sell the fact that music education teaches students dependability, responsibility, teamwork, dedication and so much more.

Status of Music Education in Public Schools

A study of 2019 data that looked at access to and participation in music and arts education in K-12 public schools showed that while 92% of students have access to music education, more than 3.5 million students do not.

5 Takeaways from NAMM’s “Hill Day” 2022

A trip to D.C. to push for more awareness of and funding for music education motivated me to do more at the local level to discuss the importance of arts education.

Come Back Strong for Fall 2021: Your Post-Pandemic Planning Guide

With our Post-Pandemic Planning Guide, start your recruitment and retention efforts now.

The Creative Repertoire Initiative

A group of 11 composers and a conductor joined forces to create and promote adaptable music to meet the challenges facing music educators today.

Bring Administrators Plans, Not Problems

Keep open lines of communication with administrators and the school board to ensure they are aware of your program’s plans, goals and needs.

Yamaha and 50+ Organizations Unite to Support Arts Education

Yamaha unites with a group of organizations to advocate for the arts.

2019 Music Education Advocacy

Music education advocates travel to Washington, D.C., each year to meet with members of Congress to deliver a cohesive message: Music education is vitally important and requires sustained funding.

Collaboration is Key for K-12 Alignment

When you develop cohesion across disciplines, buildings and age groups in K-12 music programs, keep these considerations in mind.

Build Bridges: Work with Administration, Parents and Other Teachers

Music educators must forge partnerships to ensure that their music programs prosper.