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Teaching Left-Handed Ukulele - Bernadette Teaches Music - 0 views

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    Many students are left-handed and in a Ukulele program, this may present a challenge for the teacher. In this blog post, Bernadette discusses strategies for teaching left-handed Ukulele students as well as tips for instrument stringing/tuning.
jessicarisinger

Building Student Confidence Through Performance - Bernadette Teaches Music - 0 views

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    In this blog post, Bernadette describes the scenarios and performing experiences she has provided for her students. She focuses on the aspect of student confidence and how performance can build confidence.
jmpete

On and Off the Podium - 0 views

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    This website includes teaching materials, blogs, and more to support band directors. Some of the materials include seating chart, 'rehearsal detective' forms, and more practical forms for band directors.
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    This website is a collection of various resources by Wendy Higdon to assist band directors in their classrooms. Her website offers a podcast about band related topics such as recruitment and inventory. Her blog includes articles on building fundamentals and stocking the right reeds for your woodwinds. Finally she has many resources available to download such as seating chart generators, recruiting materials, and self-assessments.
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    This blog is written by Wendy Hart Higdon, a middle school band director who has wrote tons of articles on directing middle school bands, and has an awesome recruitment checklist on here!
knettesheim

onandoffthepodium | Blog - 0 views

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    This site provides great resources for recruiting students and practice tips. The blog provides good ideas for rehearsing beginning bands. This site addresses topics such as best instrument equipment and rehearsal techniques
Stephen Hull

Play It Again And Again, Sam : Shots - Health News : NPR - 0 views

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    I am constantly challenging my students to look for patterns in music. I didn't realize that there was actual research behind it.
prmello

Free Technology for Teachers - 0 views

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    Richard Byrne's blog features articles about and reviews of technology teachers could use in their classroom. Though not music education specific, the resources provided could be adapted for use in the music classroom.
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    Free Tech for Teachers
nicole stewart

Repertoire Suggestions | Music Matters Blog - 0 views

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    Mainly Piano Resources but good ideas.
Stephen Hull

How to Read Sheet Music: Step-by-Step Instructions - 1 views

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    I work with a number of adult beginners and this will be great for them
artisstaton

Matching Students to Instruments: The Instrument Selection Process | SmartMusic - 0 views

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    This is a fantastic article for instrumental music teachers that are starting beginning students. It gives insight into the instrument selection process that can really help to guide both the teacher and student in the right direction to selecting an instrument.
Stephen Hull

Cloudy Morning Blues - Music Teacher's Helper Blog - 0 views

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    Being a blues fan myself I love this approach.
bnbrewst

Violinist.com - 0 views

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    The Violinist.com is a resource for music educators, specifically string and orchestra teachers. 
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    This is a site where all string players can discuss just about anything and everything from teaching, set-up, practicing and more. Besides articles, there are also blogs that are very helpful.
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    This is a site where all string players can discuss just about anything and everything from teaching, set-up, practicing and more. Besides articles, there are also blogs that are very helpful.
joshua304

Band Directors Talk Shop - Learn. Share. Inspire. - 1 views

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    This website has just about everything a band director would ever need. From resources about administration and fundraising, to sight-reading, theory, and ensemble skills, this is a tremendously beneficial resource for all band directors.
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    Wonderful blog by band directors on a variety of topics that can be easily implemented in the classroom/rehearsal.
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    The purpose of this resource is to receive encouraging stories about directing band as well as receive tips and tricks for teaching. There are often instrument specific tips and tricks for teaching beginning instrumentalists as well as extended techniques. This blog shares new posts weekly.
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    This blog contains many posts that would be helpful for novice and experienced band directors alike. Of particular interest are the posts about improving the sound of particular instruments or exercises to help develop a stronger swing feeling in a jazz band.
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    Band Directors Talk Shop is a website devoted to helping band directors become better teachers. Posts on the site are from current and former band directors, as well as private lesson instructors. The website allows band directors to share suggestions and ideas on how to improve instruction so that students will have a better learning experience.
kjcute

onandoffthepodium | Materials - 0 views

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    Wendy Higdon's website provides useful resources for the band classroom, including recruitment tactics, practice guides, and a blog with further guidance. This site is geared towards the elementary and secondary ensemble setting.
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    This website offers several different resources that any band director could find useful. The blogs section has a variety of posts detailing the experiences of other educators as well as the different techniques they employ in their classes. It also has a section for materials and different .pdf files that can be used as helpful resources for lesson plans.
wesleyknust

Elements that Make Group Piano Lessons Successful | Harmony Road Music Course - 0 views

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    A blog from the Harmony Road site which provides several tips for teaching a group piano course.
ngredler

Dr. Cate's Flute Tips | Flute pedagogy for school music directors - 0 views

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    This is a blog by flute player and teacher Dr. Cate Hummel. She writes weekly posts that offer suggestions on how to improve students' flute playing, as well as equipment suggestions and troubleshooting guides. Her writing style is to the point and easy to understand.
dujules23

Jazz Profiles - 0 views

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    Blog dedicated to analyzing jazz and the pioneers that established the art.  Provided with rich historical context and a wealth of pictures, this could be used really well with a high-level jazz course.
jerrypickering

About | iPad and Technology in Music Education - 0 views

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    This blog explores ways to integrate the iPad and its applications into the daily classroom teaching of band directors. The blogger offers reviews of applications and suggestions on how to use apps in an ensemble setting. 
tnpmusic

Rhythm Syllable Systems - What to use and why! - Make Moments Matter - 0 views

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    Rhythm Syllable Systems - What to use and why! is a blog in which David Row takes a look at the various rhythm syllable counting systems in use today. He gives a thorough explanation of each one as well as providing links for further information about a particular system. He also discusses that none of these systems give instruction or guidance about what to do with rests. Overall, he states that the choice is yours for which system to use with your students.
jmpete

Orchestra Classroom - 0 views

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    This blog is run by Angela Harman, who is an orchestra teacher in Utah. She has several great posts on starting beginner strings, recruitment, and even re-energizing rehearsals. She also has a book on shifting, which can be tricky to teach.
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