Essential Somatics: A Somatic Series for Musicians
This is the first of a three part series of articles related to the use of somatic principles in freeing the body in order to sing (and […]
Articles by Steve Oare
Composing in Elementary Instrumental Music
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2018 issue of the Maryland Music Educator Author’s Note: Since I only teach strings, my examples are from strings classes. […]
What Makes a Great Music Teacher?
This article is reprinted with permission from Tony’s blog The Music Parent’s Guide. Greatness in teaching is just as rare as greatness in […]
Practical Brass Physics to Improve Your Teaching and Playing
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2017 issue of the Utah Music Educators Journal. Intro How and by what system can we play brass instruments […]
A New Practice Plan For Middle School Orchestra
Reprinted with permission from the May 2018 New Jersey Tempo Magazine. As a middle school orchestra teacher, I found myself frequently saying to my students, […]
Creating a Learning Conducive Classroom Climate
By Matt Nutter, Wichita When an observer watches a music classroom, they probably notice a variety of things: the physical layout of the room, the […]
Creating a Culture
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2018 issue of the Utah Music Educators Journal When you learn something from people or from a culture, you […]
The Importance of Singing in ALL Music Classes
It is the goal of a professional musician to make playing an instrument or singing look effortless. This can only be achieved with years of […]
Summer Training for Two Great Music Methods
Training in two great music education methods is offered in Kansas each summer. Orff Training The Orff-Schulwerk is a model for music and movement education. […]
Advice from the Experts: The Job Hunt
“Now that I have my degree, how do I get a job?” College students work hard for four or five years earning a degree to […]
