Each May 31, National Save Your Hearing Day recognizes the importance of preserving our hearing. As musicians and music educators, our auditory sense is a treasured gift that allows us to connect with our artistry and share it with the world.
Appreciating the Teachers Who Shaped Us
Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to celebrate teachers for everything that they do. Here at MakeMusic, we want to thank teachers for the incredible ways they support their students, and the immeasurable impact they have on the world.
Holiday Cheer from MakeMusic Cloud
In the midst of holiday performances, celebrations, and general busy schedules, we want to share some holiday cheer with you from our team here at MakeMusic Cloud.
Taking Care of Yourself Physically, Musically, Mentally, and Emotionally
This blog is adapted from an excerpt of Adrian Gordon’s new book, Note to Self.
Self-care is the most important guiding principle to have as a music educator.
Helping Parents and (Other Potential Volunteers) Say: “Sign Me Up!”
My parents have had the same hairstyles for over 50 years. They’re incredibly immune to cultural pressure to change and phenomenal at ignoring (or diplomatically refusing) public and personal requests.
Open this when you need some inspiration
Thank you for your work in music education! Even on the hardest days, your students are still so lucky to call you their teacher.
Show Me (How to Get) the Money: A Look at New Federal Funds for Music Education
By Marcia Neel, Heather Mansell, and Dr. Dave Gerhart
Most educators are not aware that billions of dollars in federal funding are available for schools and districts to use to support arts education.
Taking Care of You: Body, Mind, and Spirit
This post was updated on 5/19/2023.
The winter can be a stressful for music teachers as you navigate performances, contests, academic testing, and more.
Promoting an LGBT+ Inclusive Classroom
A teacher’s moral disposition and personal bias often dictate the degree of inclusion demonstrated in the classroom. Unfortunately, at an institutional level, the term diversity is almost exclusively measured by race, cultural identity, and socio-economic status (SES).
Maximizing the School Counselor’s Impact
The secretary. The custodian. The counselor. These people in your building play an often behind-the-scenes, yet vitally important, role in your program’s success.