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Jazzednet.org is the site for the Jazz Education Network. It offers helpful articles about properly teaching students the elements of jazz education. This particular article, although listed for drum set performance tips, is applicable for the entire rhythm section of your jazz band. It gives helpful tips on how to make your rhythm section understand the feel and flow of the chart by providing a lead sheet so that they become familiar with the melody like the horn players.

This article presents ways teachers can integrate technology into the music classroom. It suggests software and pedagogy with examples in current settings. It includes music experiences such as composing that lead to creative thinking and teaching.

An blog article that identifies 10 web based programs that can be used in Middle School music classrooms. They include cpdl.org, Safeshare.tv, themusicinteractive, musicteacher.com, spotify, noteflight, soundcloud, soundation, musictheory.net, teoria.com

An blog article that identifies 10 web based programs that can be used in Middle School music classrooms. They include cpdl.org, Safeshare.tv, themusicinteractive, musicteacher.com, spotify, noteflight, soundcloud, soundation, musictheory.net, teoria.com

Article about the use of Ipads and choral music. The author has a number of apps for the Ipad that aids in the distribution and rehearsal of music. Most of this is a PP presentation but the information is good.

Article about the use of Ipads and choral music. The author has a number of apps for the Ipad that aids in the distribution and rehearsal of music. Most of this is a PP presentation but the information is good.

Great article about what music apps have new releases and what is coming out in the future. This teacher knows what is going on in the world of music education apps. A good resource to follow.

Great article about what music apps have new releases and what is coming out in the future. This teacher knows what is going on in the world of music education apps. A good resource to follow.

Great article about Wynton Marsalis' view on jazz and music education. He has entered a partnership to bring jazz music into music education. As an indigenous form of American music, we need to preserve and teach it to our students.

Great article about Wynton Marsalis' view on jazz and music education. He has entered a partnership to bring jazz music into music education. As an indigenous form of American music, we need to preserve and teach it to our students.

Good article about how to use music in your classroom management plan. Use music to make routines in the classroom fun and time limited. Once the music starts, the students know what to do and how much time they have to get it done.

Good article about how to use music in your classroom management plan. Use music to make routines in the classroom fun and time limited. Once the music starts, the students know what to do and how much time they have to get it done.

Article about musical and non-musical apps that are useful with elementary students. About half of the apps are music and others that create learning opportunities for students.

Article about musical and non-musical apps that are useful with elementary students. About half of the apps are music and others that create learning opportunities for students.

This article talks about how Marching Band is one of the best extra curricular activities to participate in High School.

This article talks about how Marching Band is one of the best extra curricular activities to participate in High School.

Benefits of marching band

This website focuses on music creativity through technology and those teachers who work with students who are not involved with traditional performing ensembles and music classes. Great articles and resources

This website focuses on music creativity through technology and those teachers who work with students who are not involved with traditional performing ensembles and music classes. Great articles and resources

Article on the need for music education

This article talks about defending music education in the wake of budget cuts in a school district.

This article talks about defending music education in the wake of budget cuts in a school district.

This article is written by Marcela De Vivo, mother of a child with a severe disability.  She writes on immigration law, health and special education law and inclusion.

This article is written by Marcela De Vivo, mother of a child with a severe disability.  She writes on immigration law, health and special education law and inclusion.

This article talks about choosing quality band literature for a younger band.

This article talks about choosing quality band literature for a younger band.

This is the music center for ABOUT.COM. There are multiple articles about music, practice techniques, and a broad range of other topics. 

The Instrumentalist is a great resource for all music teachers. Most teachers have a subscription to the magazine paid through their membership to their state's music education association. However, you can purchase a subscription through the website for the standard subscription as well as students/groups subscription. You can also subscribe to two other magazines, Flute Talk and Piano Explorer. All of three magazines have articles written by music educators assist instructions and tips for instrumental pedagogy.

The Instrumentalist is a great resource for all music teachers. Most teachers have a subscription to the magazine paid through their membership to their state's music education association. However, you can purchase a subscription through the website for the standard subscription as well as students/groups subscription. You can also subscribe to two other magazines, Flute Talk and Piano Explorer. All of three magazines have articles written by music educators assist instructions and tips for instrumental pedagogy.

Any music educator thinking about taking their performing ensemble to music festival? Great article with great information.

This articles contains thoughts on developing rules and procedures in the beginning band classroom. It discusses possible tactics to get the most out of your beginning band students.

This articles contains thoughts on developing rules and procedures in the beginning band classroom. It discusses possible tactics to get the most out of your beginning band students.

This is an interesting read that was linked on Dr. Bauer's resources discussing the connections of arts and common core standards.

This informative Edutopia article by blogger and professor Karin Nolan encourages educators about the simplicity about integrating their current teaching approach and curriculum structure with a standards-based curriculum. You do not have be a musician to satisfy the standards either.

This is a great article for the classroom teacher who is looking arts integrated lessons.

The article discusses insight on intonation and ways that teachers and students should approach intonation. The answer is, not with a tuner.