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It’s safe to say the invention of MIDI changed the way we perform music. By sending signals down a cable...

As beginner digital audio workstations (DAWs) start to mimic the look and feel of professional DAWs, and it’s both exciting...

With digital tools now a central part of the classroom experience, teachers want to make sure those tools are truly...

It has been a little over a year since Sweetwater launched their band and orchestra (B&O) initiative. When the news...

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has an annual show. Now, you may think this is only for music...

SBO+: I recently looked at the schedule for the Jazz Education Network (JEN) convention, to be held in New Orleans...

From the basics of teaching strings to refining your pedagogical string knowledge, this four-hour immersive session will provide non-string specialists...

My first new car cost me $10,000. It was a Chevy Cavalier. (Yes, I got it because I was really...

SBO+: In this issue we discuss many aspects of leadership in successful music programs. One of these is parent leadership....

Many factors go into developing an effective student leadership team. The most important thing you can do is be an...

Now more than ever the world needs a deeper sense of community and unity.  As the dissonance of political agendas,...

2022 ASTA SBO+: We are pleased to begin an ongoing partnership with ASTA to bring expert string-focused content to our...