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This articles discusses myths of the saxophone being a jazz instrument rather than a classical instrument. It offers suggestions on instrument selection, mouthpieces, embouchure development and reed selection.

This articles discusses myths of the saxophone being a jazz instrument rather than a classical instrument. It offers suggestions on instrument selection, mouthpieces, embouchure development and reed selection.

This is a blog that contains many useful videos and projects for music educators. It is written by a high school music technology teacher. Though a few of the posts are irrelevant, this is a great source for music educators to learn about different types of audio and project examples. It also explains how to teach certain aspects of music technology to students. Many of the things that we learned in this class are discussed in various blog entries.

This is a blog that contains many useful videos and projects for music educators. Though a few of the posts are irrelevant, this is a great source for music educators to learn about different types of audio and project examples. It also explains how to teach certain aspects of music technology to students. Many of the things that we learned in this class are discussed in various blog entries.

The Violinist.com is a resource for music educators, specifically string and orchestra teachers. 

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.

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.

Article written to support the use of technology to compliment instruction and enhance student learning instead of technology for technology sake. Teachers should use social media cites, e.g., blogs, to facilitate discussion and feedback from students, create online PLNs. The cross curricular benefit is increasing writing facility and literacy. A couple of concerns are cyberbullying and parents who may question how much learning is taking place with social media. Educators can help others, including students, understand that music learning can take place outside of the classroom through social media and broaden the audience.

These podcasts discuss band problems and solutions to apply to everyday lessons. It covers a variety of band information including beginning band materials to support the curriculum and even ensemble seating.

This website allows music educators to post and collaborate with other educators on their ideas and methods. The content focuses on teaching strategies, music technology programs, reading material for the integration of technology into the music classroom, and articles on continuing education.

This website was developed by music education and technology experts Dr. Joseph M. Pisano and Amy M. Burns. It includes blog posts from both educators, and discusses ideas for incorporating technology into elementary and secondary classrooms. Available music technology, software, and freeware resources are listed. Also included are examples of how this technology is used by children in their classrooms.

This website is a blog focus on the integration of technology in the music classroom. It appears to be a great resource to compliment the topics we have discussed in this course.

This site is a discussion with many different music educators and provides helpful hints, tools, and suggestions on how to establish and maintain a successful marching band.

This is a blog by Beth Jahn, an elementary music teacher who wanted to explore more ways to incorporate technology in her classroom. Although it has not been updated in some time, the resources she lists for iDevices are very helpful. She also goes into detail about her lesson plan ideas and how you could use apps with them.

Here is as blog that discuss ways to in corporate music technology in the elementary music classroom. There are various low cost and free apps teachers can download for classroom usage for practice and instruction.

This is designed to give music educators an online tool for easy access to forums, discussion boards, advice, teaching strategies, teaching stories, advocacy tips, pertinent articles, rehearsal advice, and anything else that has to do with the field of Music Education.

This is designed to give music educators an online tool for easy access to forums, discussion boards, advice, teaching strategies, teaching stories, advocacy tips, pertinent articles, rehearsal advice, and anything else that has to do with the field of Music Education.

Quick and easy access to a variety of educational resources.

Often I encounter students who attempt to "cram" for a performance that requires memorization of their music. This article speaks to the element of memorization that I continually speak to: the importance of sleep in the process of memory. I couldn't get the diigo toolbar to work, so I couldn't highlight the relevant section, but what happens during sleep is called "memory consolidation" and this article discusses this phenomenon in easy to understand language.

Teens and tweens are hearing classical music played on video and computer games like World of Warcraft, Legend of Zelda, and Civilization. Looking up these pieces and listening to them in class, discussing why they work in the context of the video game, would be a great way to engage with students!

Compiled by the Library of Congress, Music and the Brain is a Podcast that has lectures, conversations and symposia about the connection between neuroscience and music. Kay Redfield Jamison is the project chair compiles scholars, composers, performers, theorists, physicians, psychologists and other experts to discuss topics such as: the future of music; music and grief; the mind of the artist and others. There are 20 podcasts and they are all free!

This site provides links helpful to band, chorus, orchestra, and general music teachers. The recommended sites have been researched and are of legitimate use for educators and musicians. The sites listed include professional organizations, academic music education resources, blogs, discussion forums, and  app/software reviews.

It's easy to teach and celebrate the classic composers: Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc., but this article discusses ways to incorporate the composers that are still alive today that are still creating new media in our art form.

Jazz History Online is committed to covering the finest in jazz history past and present. All of the writers are also working jazz musicians, and use their experience to discuss jazz in a manner that is accessible to both musicians and laymen.

Clinician and Trumpet player Chris Clark discusses the challenges of creating a middle school lead trumpet player for Jazz Band. He includes strategies and exercises to help develop such a player

This is a blog created by a group of music educators that contains links to other blogs and and websites that aid music instruction in the classroom. Teachers can also have discussions and share ideas.

This blog has information about the video series "Everything is a Remix". This series discusses the creative process and how those who create develop the ideas of others to come up with their new ideas. Topics include music, film, technology, copyright, among others. Interestingly presented and remixed.

Choralnet is a site that contains a forum page, resources, directories and news from the choir community. 

All things Choral

A site for all things choral. Also find used music for sale, job listings, concerts, discussions...

The purpose of this website is to provide information on some of the newest technology programs being created for music educators and musicians. The content ranges from new apps to create music, to new notation software, to discussions on the new music education standards that include technology. It also features useful tips for individual instruments.

This site contains blogs of reviews of music education based technology, as well as discussions of topics relevant to music education and technology.

Details Written by Chad Criswell In the same vein as other music note ID training apps NinGenius goes the extra mile to make the tedious task of learning to read music a whole lot more fun.