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Aesthetic Principles in Practice
Discover three key approaches to music education—Formalism, Referentialism, and Expressionism—and learn how each helps students connect with music emotionally and intellectually.
Aesthetic Principles in Practice
Discover three key approaches to music education—Formalism, Referentialism, and Expressionism—and learn how each helps students connect with music emotionally and intellectually.
Teacher's Fun Resources for May’s Asian and Pacific Islander Month
I’m having so much fun finding resources for May’s Asian and Pacific Islander month! As a middle school teacher, I found these great videos by ukulele player Jake Shimabokuro explaining...
Teacher's Fun Resources for May’s Asian and Pacific Islander Month
I’m having so much fun finding resources for May’s Asian and Pacific Islander month! As a middle school teacher, I found these great videos by ukulele player Jake Shimabokuro explaining...
Empowering Students: The Role of Teachers in Facilitating Self-Directed Learning
The Suzuki method focuses on mentoring teachers, offering practical advice to improve teaching skills. Effective educators engage students with captivating storytelling and high expectations, but great teachers empower students to...
Empowering Students: The Role of Teachers in Facilitating Self-Directed Learning
The Suzuki method focuses on mentoring teachers, offering practical advice to improve teaching skills. Effective educators engage students with captivating storytelling and high expectations, but great teachers empower students to...
5 Key Life Skills Teachers Should Nurture in Students
As a teacher, I aim to foster lifelong skills in my students, beyond just academics. One essential skill is independence, where students learn responsibility through choices and accountability. Problem-solving is...
5 Key Life Skills Teachers Should Nurture in Students
As a teacher, I aim to foster lifelong skills in my students, beyond just academics. One essential skill is independence, where students learn responsibility through choices and accountability. Problem-solving is...
Mastering the Art of Shifting: Essential Brain Activities for String Players
In the intricate world of string music, every shift matters. Drawing from the wisdom of Dr. William Starr, there are 16 critical brain activities to consider during a shift. Each...
Mastering the Art of Shifting: Essential Brain Activities for String Players
In the intricate world of string music, every shift matters. Drawing from the wisdom of Dr. William Starr, there are 16 critical brain activities to consider during a shift. Each...
Contributing to the Musical Conversation
In the last few years, I've expanded the analogy between music and language arts to help my students understand music as a dialogue. I teach them that a composer or...
Contributing to the Musical Conversation
In the last few years, I've expanded the analogy between music and language arts to help my students understand music as a dialogue. I teach them that a composer or...
