February 2026

As you reflect on the past year, I want to encourage you to look beyond the next twelve months and...

Future Music Educator Readers,When do you become an arts educator? Is it when you earn your degree or sign a...

In the world of music education, maintaining instruments in good condition is essential for fostering a successful learning environment. But...

ToneDeafComics.comSBO+: After decades in music education, this is the first time I've heard the term "turd burglars." I will do...

Reprinted with permission from ACDAWe are often charged with combining older and younger choirs together for a culminating song. This...

Most music teachers are barely holding it together.You’re doing the job and running the rehearsals, but something’s not right. You’re...

Daily in rehearsal rooms, we talk about tone, tuning, technique, rehearsal pacing, and musicianship. But behind every successful ensemble is...

In military music, where every job is unique, Marine Band Harpist Staff Sgt. Taylor Fleshman has a truly rare position....

The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 74, issue 4 with permission from ASTA and the...

It’s true: There’s a lot that goes into the planning process of each student trip. Every piece is an integral...

When students step into new places, encounter new cultures, and connect with new people, especially through the universal language of...

Why On-Site Tour Directors MatterMany travel companies do not provide full‑time tour directors, but when your focus is performance, having...