Step By Step Funk
Anatomy of a heavy funk 45 detailing music, part 2 "shitty is still pretty) (http://www.funkydown.com/downloads/shitty2.pdf) goes deep into recording. Article makes funk into a simple easily approachable almost formulaic approach to creating a tune that has that magic.
Note: inappropriate language, not for direct class reading
This article takes a look at how Chinese students prepare for the future while still focusing on right now, and how we as American students can connect with them through our common language, music & music education. I find it interesting to learn about how other countries our practicing, & learning music and what they are doing to prepare for the future. And maybe as Americans we can be taught something new, and strive to work even harder through their example.
This article is exactly what the title states. These authors recommended different strategies for creating those safe places, so students young and old feel free to be themselves and perform despite any fears. Overall, the article is targeted toward eliminating those fears that students may have so nothing is stopping them from their full potential. I think the main point of this article is a great thing to keep in mind and remember as future music teachers.