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The MakeMusic Blog

articles in: Educator Spotlight

Majors, Minors, & Modes, Oh My!

April 1, 2025 George Andrikokus
Majors, Minors, & Modes, Oh My!

Scales are a musician’s vocabulary. Scales allow instrumentalists to connect with their instruments, just like learning to read connects the child to the world around them.

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Positive Psychology for Music Educators: Nurturing Optimism

March 13, 2025 Peggy Rakas
Positive Psychology for Music Educators: Optimism

Optimism is looking for the good in situations and believing things will work out for the best. Maintaining an attitude of optimism can be challenging, but it is essential to successful teaching.

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The Music Teacher’s Guide to Building Administrator Support and Advocacy

January 21, 2025 Philip Flynn
The Music Teacher’s Guide to Building Administrator Support and Advocacy

Building strong relationships with your campus and district administrators is one of the most important steps to running a successful music program.

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Positive Psychology for Music Educators: Nurturing Meaningful Connections

January 6, 2025 Peggy Rakas
Positive Psychology for Music Educators MakeMusic Cloud Blog

Recently, I attended my 50th high school reunion, accompanied by my long-time friend and fellow high school flutist, whom I met on the very first day of band camp.

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Meet the MakeMusic Innovators

June 13, 2023 MakeMusic Official
makemusic innovators

Meet the MakeMusic Innovators! This group of master tech users has been distinguished for their creative and inspiring use of music and classroom technology.

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Influential Women in Music Education History and Why They Matter Today

March 8, 2018 Sarah Deskins
Women in Music Education

Though the history books may not always reflect this truth, women have always had considerable influence in shaping the field of music education.

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