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This site offers teachers tools for recruiting music students as well as offers students information on the benefits of staying in music. Teachers and students are able to access video interviews of music students, facts and statistics about the academic benefits of music education and flyers to post in schools and communities

MusicTech is music technology (music production) website that shows and details all new and reviewed music technologies. Besides articles and reviews, there is a great Tutorials page that includes DAW how-to and interviews.

NPR ( National Public Radio) is a media organization that finds artists, hold interviews of various artists while airing it on their podcast or creating live videos. The musicians are from all over the world, some are up and coming artists and some are already famous. Tiny Desk concerts also offer a contest for bands or artists to enter this competition which will help expose them. You can find NPR all over the place. They are on public radio stations from around the US, there are videos online and can be found at YouTube, as well as their podcasts that are accessible from any computer or phone.

We always need to make connections with what students already know before moving to new concepts. Sometimes it is helpful for us to challenge what they think they know. This interview by CBS is a fantastic look into the life of a very popular artist that has great implications for a variety of teaching scenarios.

Kevin Lynch is a first-year band director in Stafford County, VA. He started a podcast that features interviews with both younger and experienced educators as a way to share different perspectives on music education. A wide variety of topics are discussed, depending on that week's guest.

This website is filled with information about every song you can imagine. It also includes information about artists as well as some fun games and trivia concerning musicians. A top ten list of songs is given with further explanation about the music.

This site is a great resource to help students get into the minds of their favorite pop artists. Students often find it easier to connect to pop tunes than to classical music. This site provides a list of different pop tunes/artists along with descriptions about those pieces and artists. This helps students realize the thought behind creating music, which they can then transfer to their school music class. This site also includes blogs about songwriter interviews, quizzes, and song facts to name a few. The featured songs fall into the category "daily top ten" or "weekyl top ten," keeping the songs up-to-date and easy for young students to recognize/connect with.

This website is a great resource for discovering the stories behind popular songs. The list of songs seem to be extensive and include pieces that would be familiar to students. This resource could help create a relevant curriculum that speaks to the non-traditional music student's interests and their music experience.

Founded by Alan Lomax, the ACE website includes sound, photograph, and video collections as well as discussions/interviews and radio shows. There are also resources for teachers included as well as information on Alan Lomax and his work. Many primary source recordings of children's songs and games can be found in this collection.

Founded by Alan Lomax - includes sound, photograph, and video collections as well as discussions/interviews and radio shows. There are resources for teachers included as well as information on Alan Lomax and his work

Ted Talks are an extremely engaging way to provide students with additional information relating to music, performance, or any other topic you might decide to discuss with your students. Lectures on brain function, social issues, and music are all part of this fantastic collection.

The purpose of this sire is to provide access to leading and cutting edge conference speeches, educational talks and interviews that motivate, inspire and inform. These "talks" are all gathered in one place to access and explore and have a wide variety of interest for the music teacher. These talks often pose and answer questions about education, contemporary research and the like that will aid in growth and understanding in our profession and perhaps, in effect, better student achievement.

This is an excellent Podcast series explaining what is Music Composition, how to compose, and tricks of the trade. Jon Brantingham covers the theory of composing/orchestration and talks about the creative aspects of it as well as interviews notable author/composers.

Blog by jazz pianist Ethan Iverson (Bad Plus), tributes to noteworthy jazz artists past and present, reviews, interviews, general ideas

Interviews and historical perspectives on classical music

Classical music insights and perspectives

Keeping up to date on popular music 

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.

PBS is always a great resource. Here there educational programs that are easily attainable for the classroom. There are subtopics that can be picked that are related to the arts. A little tidbit, by high school (East Lansing High School) of East Lansing Michigan was part of season 1 Forte.

PBS is always a great resource. Here there educational programs that are easily attainable for the classroom. There are subtopics that can be picked that are related to the arts. A little tidbit, by high school (East Lansing High School) of East Lansing Michigan was part of season 1 Forte.

This podcast has discussions about all things related to band. Topics range from tips on specific instruments, how to choose music, and interviews with composers and teachers. It is geared more toward the Texas band director experience, but is still a great resource for all band directors.

Podcast website as well as different resources found in website all related to band.

This website features a number of famous classical composers. Biographies and links to important musical works are featured. Additional features include links to classical music stations and stores and recommendations for setting up home audio systems. There is a blog and several interviews of musicians who share the great composers' intriguing life stories and interesting anecdotes.

This website contains biographies and information on many Classical, Romantic, and other composers of different genres.

This robust website offers exciting educational resources for students of all ages, but especially in elementary school. Use this website to introduce instruments of the orchestra and composers. Some lesson plans and other resources are provided for teachers.

This website is great for when students are learning the instruments of the orchestra- there are games, activities, and printable worksheets. This website is great for older elementary students (3-5).

Website from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with games, information, lessons, and more for students to learn about the orchestra and music. Resources for teachers are available. A good website for students to explore.