2023 SBO+ Essay Contest Winners by Mike Lawson June 11, 2023 0 Thanks to our generous sponsors Casio, Alfred Music Publishing, MakeMusic, Yamaha Corporation of America, Hal Leonard, NAMM Foundation, Focusrite and...
A Curious Thing, This Recurring Dream… by Mike Lawson June 11, 2023 0 A curious thing, this recurring dream that a good many choral directors admit to having. Yep, it’s that one where...
What Did We Learn from the Essays? by Mike Lawson June 11, 2023 0 In this issue of SBO+ we announce the winners of our student essay contest, with student scholarships and teacher products...
Finish Strong by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 In high school, as a member of the track and field team, I specialized in the 800-meter race. The final...
Welcome to Miss Abby’s Classroom by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 Students who are in Miss Abby’s Classroom from kindergarten through 5th grade progress through a curriculum that eventually leads to...
Sliding into Trumpet Success by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 When starting beginning trumpet players, I have students immediately go to D and C#/DH below the staff in their method...
Staff Sergeant Brooke Bart – Marine Corps Music Program by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 My experience as a musician in the Marine Corps has offered me the opportunity to do the most incredible things,...
Hit the Road, Jack: Ideas for Field Trips for Guitar and Modern Band Students by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 The Ceramic Dalmatians win a gold award at WorldStrides, Orlando, FL. I love field trips. My students love field trips. My...
A Music Business Primer for Songwriters and Composers by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 As a music educator your passion for music is obvious, but what works and composers ignited a flame in you...
The Lies I Told Myself by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 Self - talk is something we all do. We can be in denial about things we need to do differently,...
Jazz Festivals Can Supercharge Your Teaching by Mike Lawson May 11, 2023 0 Great locations, terrific music, and heck, you may be able to write it off as professional development (repeat LOUDLY after...