Take yourself back to grade school for a moment. You’re navigating changing social relationships, growing awareness of your identity, a changing body, and increased academic pressures. Everything feels chaotic and...
As a teacher who came from a background in traditional music education and shifted to teaching modern band, I observed that musicians skilled in popular styles are adept at learning...
“Fly” Nicki Minaj (feat. Rihanna) I came to win, to fight To conquer, to thrive I came to win, to survive To prosper, to rise To fly, to fly Modern...
Have you ever thought, “Modern band sounds great but I don’t have the time, instruments, or patience to do modern band with my younger students”? Your littles may not be...
What have you done to advocate for your music program today? This question feels strange as I write it. I have been in my current position for 23 years. My...
