November 2025 Using Repair Initiatives as a Strategy for Increasing Community Engagement bySBO+ Contributor November 29, 2025
JodyJazz DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto Mouthpiece Wins “Best New Product of the Year” at Music China 2025 byMike Lawson November 2, 2025 0 JodyJazz Inc. is proud to announce that the new JodyJazz DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece was selected as...
Rethinking Music Education: Viewing Music Educators as Community Organizers bySBO+ Contributor November 2, 2025 0 By Lisa Canning As music educators, our primary responsibility revolves around teaching students instrumental techniques, music theory, and performance skills....
Strategies for Educators to Reach Beyond Their Music Circle bySBO Staff September 25, 2025 0 By Lisa Canning As music educators, we know the transformative power of music education. It enriches the lives of our...
Empowering Educators: Bridging the Gap Between Teaching and Technical Expertise in Music Education By Lisa Canning bySBO Staff August 26, 2025 0 Pull Quote: It's alarming to recognize that during the formative teenage years, many wind players decide whether they will pursue...
Transforming Educators into Product Specialists and Repair Technicians Why This Matters More Than Ever By Lisa Canning bySBO Staff July 21, 2025 0 In recent years, the music education sector has faced unprecedented challenges that threaten the sustainability of our instrument service industry....
Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on Your Program: Challenges and Solutions bySBO Staff June 24, 2025 0 As a dedicated music educator, you are likely feeling the ripple effects of tariffs These have led to increased costs...
The Music Trades 2025 Census: A Perspective for Music Educators bySBO Staff June 20, 2025 0 You may also enjoy reading retention is the by-product of good teaching. You may also enjoy reading about Teachers Who...
Basic Clarinet Repair Skills and Tips for Band Directors bySBO Staff July 16, 2025 0 As a band director, you're not just the conductor of music, but also a guide in helping students learn the...
Advocating for Quality Equipment: A Critical Role for Educators bySBO Staff April 2, 2025 0 As a clarinet educator of over 25 years, I have worked with students from beginners to college music majors. When...
Building Your Basic Woodwind Repair Skills in 2025 bySBO Staff February 24, 2025 0 Over the next few months, in our WindTalkers column, we will be covering basic woodwind repair skills for saxophone, clarinet...
Sharing the Gift of Music byMatthew Hill January 8, 2025 0 As we enter the holiday season and move into 2025, it’s more important than ever to expand what our music...
To Anchor Tongue or Not to Anchor Tongue, That is the Question byZac Westand1 others November 7, 2024 0 On a recent evening, a colleague of mine reached out to ten of his clarinet playing colleagues (including this author)...