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By Harvey Rachlin Rejection—it happens all the time and is a natural part of life. Those in the arts are...

By Dr. Matthew Arau December can feel like the final sprint in a year-long marathon with all the rehearsals, performances,...

By Antonio J. García Whenever I guest-direct an honors or community jazz ensemble, colleagues have valued the positive effects and...

By Tom Palmatier, SBO+ Editor-in-Chief I have recently found myself reflecting on what we do as music teachers in relation...

What a response! You submitted thousands of votes proving that music educators are the most important customers and influencers in...

By Lisa Canning In the realm of music education, resources can sometimes feel scarce, particularly when it comes to providing...

By Nikki Wilson and Hannah Cole I will never forget the conversation I had with one of my students that...

Make This Winter Wondrous with Festive String Orchestra Music Whether you're focused on programming winter, Christmas, and holiday concerts, or...

By Lillian Green The following article sample was reprinted from American String Teacher, vol 73, issue 2 with permission from...

By Dr. Scott Burstein If you have a guitar class or modern band that uses student-selected pop songs, there is...

By Bill Humbert Every music teacher is a leader whether directing an ensemble, managing a rehearsal, or mentoring a student...

By Marcia Neel We all spend countless hours recruiting new students into our programs, yet retention—the piece that ensures those...