Many band directors know the chaotic energy of a traditional Texas fall. Balancing a competitive state-level marching season with rigorous high school academics is already a monumental task.
How to Adapt Large Ensembles for Today’s Students
Traditional large ensemble programs face unprecedented challenges in 2026. Here’s how forward-thinking educators are adapting to keep students engaged.
In a recent TED Talk, music educator Kevin Droe highlights a growing challenge: traditional music programs are struggling to stay relevant for many students.
Teachers Share Tips for New Flexible Assignments
Your students all have unique needs so you need a versatile tool that will support you in nurturing their individual musical growth.
MakeMusic Cloud is the New Exclusive Home of GIA Habits
Chicago, IL & Boulder, CO – December 17, 2025 – GIA Publications, Inc., a world leader in music education resources, and MakeMusic Cloud, the leading interactive music practice and assessment platform, today announced an exclusive, long-term partnership that unites one of the most trusted names in instrumental pedagogy with the power of digital learning.
Mini-Lessons to Get More Out of Your Sound Innovations Method Books
Most teachers have a handful of go-to exercises they rely on every day. Still, it can be helpful to have a new idea for getting a little more out of the lines you already teach.
Keeping Music Students Engaged Before Winter Break: Holiday Activities, Challenges, and Classroom Tips
If your classroom feels like Santa’s workshop after the elves discovered espresso, you’re in the right place. The stretch before winter break can be unpredictable, but it is also the perfect time to have some fun with holiday activities, try something new, and get students excited to practice while they’re home for the holidays!
Available now: Audio/Video-Only Assignments
We have been listening closely to your feedback and suggestions, and we are excited to announce that one of our most-requested features is available now: audio/video-only assignments!
A Definitive Guide to Sight Reading
If there is one thing every music teacher wants, it is for students to open new music and dive in with confidence instead of hesitation.
Differentiated Instruction in the Ensemble: Proven Methods for Supporting Every Student’s Musical Growth
Tired of the “one-size-fits-all” trap? Discover the proven differentiated instruction strategies you need to support every student’s varying skill levels and unlock their full musical growth in your ensemble class.
The 10 Benefits of Music Education for Students
In discussions about student success, those who have already had meaningful experiences with the arts understand the unique value music education holds.