Alfred Music
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Helping people experience the joy of making music since 1922.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined March 2009
One of the key challenges teachers face everywhere is getting their students to practice. Here's how the science of expertise can help improve how we teach and approach practice.
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One of the key challenges faced by teachers everywhere is getting their students to practice. Why is practicing so painful? One thing we can do to help as educators is to simply make sure that the...
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Want to inspire a bit of composition? Try this free Roll a Composition activity!
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Feeling the rhythm of life and music makes us human! Everyone walks to a beat, but when it comes to playing instruments, it can often feel like you’ve lost your sense of rhythm. Don’t worry, it can be learned – practice is key. 🤘
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Good rhythm is obviously a fundamental skill. Hand a person a guitar, though, and sometimes their entire sense of rhythm falls apart. Guitar is ultimately a percussive instrument, and we can learn a...
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The science of motivation can guide us as we tweak our teaching in subtle ways that can make students more excited about learning to play music. Here are four tips for motivating your students.
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Starting a new position in a Title I school? David Pope shares his tips for building a strong program and community in your school.
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By focusing less on traditional concerts and spending more time concentrating on students’ social, emotional, and musical needs, you can create a nurturing environment where students felt safe and...
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The school year hasn't started yet, but you might already feel "under water" with everything you need to accomplish. Here are some tips to help you organize and prioritize, and get things done!
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We often talk of “time on task” for students, but how much time do teachers have to stay on task with a long list of things to accomplish? How can we minimize the time we spend on things we have to...
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Congratulations, you got the job! Now what? Donny Longest provides some direction and advice to set young (or any) teachers up for success in a new school.
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You’re a new teacher and you’ve been hired at a small school where you are the only “music” person in the community. Now what? This article is aimed at younger teachers in need of some direction and...
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Struggling with intonation? Whether you're a teacher or a student, these tips will help you play in tune consistently.
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Playing in tune is one of the most important concepts of ensemble performance. It is also one of the most challenging to teach and accomplish. Consider these tips in helping your students improve...
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School is over for the summer, contracts are being signed, and educators around the nation continue to ask, “Is the grass greener somewhere else?” Every year, the search goes on to find better opportunities for ourselves, but is the grass really greener?
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School is over for the summer, contracts are being signed, and educators around the nation continue to ask, “Is the grass greener somewhere else?” Every year, the search goes on to find better...
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We know that the best way for students to achieve mastery is to actively engage in the learning process. Improvisation is a great way to do that. Here are some activities you can use with students of all ages to bring this practice into your teaching.
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Many have argued not to advocate for music education by touting the “non-music” advantages of K-12 music instruction. But is that enough? How can we increase support for high-quality music education unless we communicate ALL of the benefits it provides?
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Many professionals have argued for years to not advocate for music education by touting the “non-music” advantages of K-12 music instruction. For many, this philosophy theoretically makes sense. But...
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It was my pleasure sharing w/the wonderful band directors who came out for the NEMC workshop/reading session at Montgomery HS (NJ) today. Your devotion to teaching was evident! Plus I got to visit w/fellow presenter, Peter Sciaino!! @alfredmusic @CairnU @CairnUMusic @PSciaino
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It's fun to say "Yes!" But summer is also a chance for you to spend time with family and friends, recharge, and take some time for yourself. Use these tips to help you set boundaries for yourself and your own well-being.
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It's fun to say Yes! It's wonderful to be helpful and to feel that you can accomplish almost anything! But what happens when that yes comes at your own expense? If you're feeling like the next yes...
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Our new orchestra releases for 2023-24 feature works from ten names new to the Alfred roster! Their compositions are wonderful additions to our catalog and are sure to fuel musical growth in your orchestras. Let's meet our Orchestra Class of 2023!
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Our new orchestra releases for 2023-24 feature works from ten names new to the Alfred Music roster! Their compositions and arrangements are wonderful additions to our catalog, and are sure to fuel...
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Celebrate @makemusicday with us! Join any String Together event to get a free guitar chord chart and more. Learn more and find participating locations: https://t.co/zDKvbIZtW3
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Learn everything you need to know to build your mallet chops with Mallet Percussion Workout! Author Kristen Shiner McGuire demonstrates why this method is a must-have for mallet players in this webinar replay. Watch now:
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As soon as school is out for the summer, use this 10-step approach to having your best recruitment year yet.
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As the school year comes to an end, use these tips to have your best recruitment year yet!
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Our new choral releases for 2023-24 feature works from six names new to the Alfred Music roster! Their compositions are wonderful additions to our catalog and will fuel musical growth in your choirs. Let's meet the Alfred Music Choir Class of 2023!
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Our new choral releases for 2023-24 feature works from six names new to the Alfred Music roster! Their compositions and arrangements are wonderful additions to our catalog, and are sure to fuel...
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