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Practical articles for music teachers, parents, and young musicians. Explore guidance on choosing instruments, supporting school music programs, practicing effectively, and helping students succeed.
Latest Music Education Articles
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My trumpet is “clogged”
My trumpet is “clogged” and won’t blow. What should I do? A trumpet can sometimes not produce sound due to one of two reasons: something is blocking the airflow inside the instrument, or the valves are in the wrong position. If something is blocking the airflow, it can be caused by dirt, moisture, or other…
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How to Motivate Your Child to Practice
How to Motivate Your Child to Practice their Instrument at Home Set achievable goals: Encourage the child to set small, achievable goals for themselves and celebrate their progress along the way. Play with friends: Arrange for the child to play with other musicians, either in a group or as a duet, to make practicing more…
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Choose a Brand Name Instrument
There are several advantages to purchasing a brand name musical instrument over a cheaper off-brand option: Quality: Brand name instruments are usually made with higher quality materials and have a better level of craftsmanship, resulting in better sound and longer lifespan. Reputation: Brand name instruments have a proven track record and reputation for producing consistently…
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Music and Academics
Music study has been shown to have numerous benefits for children’s academic studies, including: Improving cognitive development: Learning music can improve children’s memory, concentration, and critical thinking skills. Enhancing language development: Music can help children develop language skills, including listening, speaking, and reading. Boosting mathematical skills: Music is based on mathematical principles, such as patterns…
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7 Things to Know When Choosing a Music Teacher
What should a parent consider when looking for a good music teacher for their child? Qualifications: The teacher should have proper musical training, education, and experience in teaching children. Teaching style: It is important to find a teacher whose teaching style is a good fit for the child, taking into account their personality, learning style…
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Benefits for Children by Learning the Ukulele
Learning to play the ukulele can provide children with many benefits that can help them develop in various ways.Firstly, playing a musical instrument can help to improve children’s cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that learning to play a musical instrument can increase children’s spatial-temporal skills, which are important for problem-solving and learning math and science.…
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Ten top reasons for learning the guitar
What are the ten top reasons for learning the guitar? Playing guitar is a fun and rewarding hobby. Whether you’re playing for yourself or for others, there’s something very satisfying about making music on the guitar. Playing guitar can help to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Studies have shown that playing a musical instrument…
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Choosing School Holiday Music at Christmas Time
Choosing school holiday music at Christmas time can be a challenge. The answer is not to avoid all religious music in an attempt to avoid “offending” anyone. This approach is clearly a disservice to all students. Rather, teaching music from all cultures and religions at Christmas time is academically appropriate and important for several reasons.…
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Advantages of a School Day Pull-Out Band Program
Advantages of a School Day Pull-Out Band ProgramThere are many potential advantages of a school day band program in elementary schools as compared to an after school band program. These advantages may include:• It allows for more regular and consistent practice and instruction time for students.• It allows for better integration of music education into…