Controlling Our Emotions in an Emotional Field
It’s a paradox that musicians must be simultaneously expressive but also completely in control of their emotions. In order to create a moving performance […]
Yamaha Band & Orchestral Publication SupportED Once Again Wins Prestigious 2018 Content Marketing Award
This article is sponsored by Yamaha Corporation. BUENA PARK, Calif. (July 31, 2018) – Yamaha SupportED, a magazine produced specifically for instrumental band and […]
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 […]
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 […]
