If you’ve been relying on GIA’s Habits of a Successful Musician as part of your students’ practice routine, you may have already heard the news or you’re about to feel it.
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.
The Heart of Music Supported By Tech: Balancing Connection and Innovation
As technology tools become more prevalent in the classroom, it’s easy to wonder: where does the “human connection” go? Music-making is a heart-to-heart tradition passed down through generations.
How Music Teachers Can Partner with School Administration to Support Music Education
Music programs do not grow on their own. They grow when music teachers and administrators are aligned and working toward the same goals.
Two Conductors, One Vision: Introducing Co-Teaching in MakeMusic Cloud
As every music educator knows, a great performance is rarely a solo effort. It takes a team of directors, sectional coaches, student teachers, and performers to bring a program to life.
Preparing for Festival with MakeMusic Cloud
Dan DiPasquale is a member of the MakeMusic Innovators program.
Throughout my career, I’ve strongly believed that it’s important to involve as many students as possible in festival and contest.
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.
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!
5 Ways to Get Music Students to Practice Outside of Class & Enjoy It!
Are you at the point where you’re ready to bribe your kids to practice? You’re not alone!
For many music teachers, the struggle to get students to practice outside of class is all too familiar.