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This page is a collection of articles written by Tony Garcia, director of jazz studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. There are sections on jazz pedagogy, trombone pedagogy, and wind pedagogy, as well as music business and advocacy. Each article includes the site or journal where it was originally published.

After using this website for a graduate level course in American Vernacular Music History, I was really impressed with it's use for educators. Organize music history in a timeline view to allow students to click and learn more on their own.

This is the companion website to textbook for the Technology Assisted Music Learning class. It includes information about current online resources, lesson plans and many other ways to use technology in the music classroom.

The purpose of this site is to provide a companion website for use with the book "Music Learning Today: Digital Pedagogy for Creating, Performing, and Responding to Music." This bookmark is useful as a quick access to reference material pertinent to our use of technology in the classroom as well as in the MUE6696 course.

This site contains a number of great ideas for tech integration in the orchestra classroom. The tuning automation idea is good way to use technology to streamline the start of class.

OrchestraTeacher.net is a great resource for string teachers looking to integrate technology into their classroom. This site has multiple tech application suggestions, as well as general pedagogy resources for all string instruments- even guitar!.

This website is a great resource for orchestra directors. It has various resources and suggestions for teaching materials. In addition, it is set up in a blog format which is easy to view the various posts.

This notebook began in 1995 as a compilation of notes taken from lectures during "String Pedagogy," a class offered by Robert Culver, Professor of Music Education at the University of Michigan School of Music. In addition to Professor Culver's course, a t

This is a great website for information about strings pedagogy. I also enjoy he teaching strategies  and informations on books. This will be great to check back throughout the year!

This website has a wealth of information on string pedagogy. Here you can find videos and sample lesson ideas on how to teach concepts range from bow hold to vibrato on all of the string instrument

Great website that is put together by violinists from around the world. This material is always be updated, so check back frequently. Also included Violin Technique Exercises that can easily be included in lessons.

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.

Musical Online has a pedagogy page dedicated to resources and support for learning a new instrument, particularly as an adult. There are links to external sites for guitar, piano, voice, and drum lessons include Flowkey, Musical U, Free Drum Lessons, and Justin's Website (guitar resource).

David L. Jones is a renowned voice teacher in New York, NY., who has written many essays covering all areas of vocal technic, pedagogy and vocal rehabilitation. The content is mostly pedagogical and does not deal with fach or repertory. The articles contain many case studies with the different vocal issues discussed.

Joel Katz is a singer and educator in Toronto, Canada, who teaches at the Glenn Gould School. He is a master voice teacher who has written very informative articles on vocal technique and pedagogy.

Music Matters is a blog that allows users/readers to utilize websites, information, and activities for students in music. There are sources for educators that include training, games, and blogs that help students grow as musicians and music learners. This website includes information for Music History, Music Theory, pedagogy for instruments, music organizations, and music education conferences. Each source includes guides, activities, and blogs for the reader to navigate to a certain website or community, and reflect on what has been read or what is happening in the world of music.

This site provides a myriad of links to several music education resources such as Pedagogy resources, power point presentations, songs, lesson plans, instruments, listening, and assessment resources.

This is a resource that I use often to solve pedagogy  problems in either my students playing ability or even in my teaching approach. There are different categories listed at the top as well as menus for within those categories that provide teachers with solutions to teaching situations or problems. 

This is an excellent resource for piano teachers. There are articles about books to read, piano pedagogy, studio management, and other pertinent topics for piano teachers. This would be a very useful resource for teachers of all experience levels to learn more about how to fine tune their teaching.

My favorite publication for instrumental music education. Includes composer, and educator interviews; pedagogy, recommended recordings, and more.

This YouTube Channel is dedicated to jazz music education, sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center. It is filled with videos about jazz pedagogy and heritage. This is a great site for music educators to keep their jazz education up-to-date, and for students who have an interest in jazz music. Students are able to take video lessons or learn about different styles and composers of jazz. What a great resource about America's own style of music.

This list of podcasts has the TED talks that focus on education. While not all of them deal with music education, they have some great insights on general pedagogy, creativity, and teaching.

The purpose of this website is to explore resources for trombonists of all ages to help improve musicianship. The content provides possible performance and workshop opportunities, competition events, and scholarship opportunities. It also offers musicians and educators access to high quality audio recordings and videos.

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A great resource for trombonists from professional to amateur. Includes pedagogy, competition listings, orchestral openings, and more.

This is a LiveBinder site created by Thorne Palmer with relevant content and reflections on Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy and its application to Music Education. For every tag, there are links to articles and posts on the specific topic indicated in the tag's name.

This livebinder overs various pedagogical resources to use within all types of music classrooms.

This livebinder overs various pedagogical resources to use within all types of music classrooms.

Music Blog by Dale Duncan, a middle school choral director. Dale shares tips and resources on his blog regarding middle school choral pedagogy and also sells a sight singing method called S-Cubed that he has developed with his choral programs and has seen great success.

This is a regular podcast that is a great resource for staying up to date with music pedagogy and instrument specific concerns. The podcasts address topics such as rehearsing beginning bands, choosing literature, classroom management and marching band.