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Health and Wellness

Preventing Laryngitis: Daily Habits for Music Teachers Who Use Their Voice All Day

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Meeting Students Where They Are: Finding Excellence in the Journey

byDan Brennan -
Professional Development

Now You're the Choir Director, Too. What To Do When Administration Gives You Even More Work

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

Building a Band Program with No Instruments: Where to Find Instruments and Funding

byJason Griffith -
Professional Development

Meeting Community Needs While Nurturing Your Own Musical Philosophy

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

The Power of Call-and-Response: Bringing African Musical Traditions into Every Classroom

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

How to Keep Kids in Band: Strategies for Boosting Retention in Middle and High School

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Band Rehearsal Hacks: How to Fix Intonation, Balance, and Blend in 20 Minutes or Less

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Sight-Reading Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student Success

byJason Griffith -
Professional Development

Tips for Commissioning a Piece of Music for Your Band Program

byJason Griffith -
For Laughs

Ode to the Marching Machine

byJason Griffith -
Music Literacy

Teaching Rhythm Through Movement: Body Percussion and Kinesthetic Learning Techniques

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Does Natural Ability Exist? The Effects of Continual Practice Habits on Musical Aptitude

byJason Griffith -
Special Education

Adaptive Instruments and Technology: Making Music Accessible for Students with Physical Disabilities

byJason Griffith -
Technology

Composing at Home: Technology You Need to Make Your Life Easier and Enhance Your Creativity

byJason Griffith -
Lifelong Learning

15-Minute Practice Sessions: Making Music Learning Sustainable for Busy Adults

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

How to Energize Your Marching Band Students When the Season Isn't Going as Expected

byJason Griffith -
Jobs

Interview with a Music Therapist: Education Requirements, Daily Responsibilities, and Career Growth

byJason Griffith -
Professional Development

Don't Overlook the Classified Staff; What cooks, custodians, and secretaries can teach you about being a great teacher

byJason Griffith -
Professional Development

Action Research in the Music Room: Documenting and Sharing Your Teaching Innovations

byJason Griffith -
Special Education

Visual Learning Strategies for Students with Dyslexia: Color-Coding and Alternative Notation Methods

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

Marching Band Basics: What They Never Taught You in College

byJason Griffith -
Self Care

Summer Recovery for Music Educators: Recharging Your Passion for Teaching

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

Conflict Resolution in Music Groups: Teaching Communication Skills Through Ensemble Work

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Fixing the Flute Section Without Playing Flute

byJason Griffith -
Social Emotional Learning

Celebrating Mistakes: How Music Learning Builds Resilience and Growth Mindset

byJason Griffith -
Technology

Digital Sight-Reading Apps That Actually Work: Comparing Tenuto, Music Theory Helper, and SmartMusic

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

Repertoire Selection Strategies: Balancing Challenge, Engagement, and Educational Goals

byJason Griffith -
Jobs

The Gig Economy for Musicians: Navigating Fiverr, Upwork, and Local Opportunities

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

How to Keep Kids in Band: Strategies for Boosting Retention in Middle and High School

byJason Griffith -
Social Emotional Learning

Music as a Language for Emotions: Helping Students Express Feelings Through Sound

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

Managing Mixed-Ability Groups: Techniques for Keeping Everyone Engaged and Growing

byJason Griffith -
Health and Wellness

Preventing Musician Injuries: Proper Posture and Stretching Routines for Young Players

byJason Griffith -
Professional Development

Band Director Burnout: How to Love Teaching Music Again

byJason Griffith -
Professional Development

Private Lessons vs. Band Class: What Every Parent Should Know

byJason Griffith -
Jobs

Beyond the Concert Hall: 10 Music Careers You've Never Considered

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Differentiated Instruction in Music: Adapting Lessons for Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learners

byJason Griffith -
Health and Wellness

Music as Medicine: How Listening and Playing Can Improve Sleep, Focus, and Mood

byJason Griffith -
Early Childhood Education

Developing Perfect Pitch: Early Intervention Strategies for Young Children

byJason Griffith -
Social Emotional Learning

They Wrote That? Racist and Stereotyped Tropes in Old Band Music

byJason Griffith -
Pedagogy

Sight-Reading Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student Success

byJason Griffith -
Early Childhood Education

Supporting Students with Autism Through Music: Sensory Considerations and Communication Strategies

byJason Griffith -
Ensemble Building

Student Leadership in Ensembles: Developing Section Leaders and Peer Mentors

byJason Griffith -
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