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World music resources including forums, FAQ's resources, new customs. It is set up for any teacher. It specifically says the teacher does not have to read music. The best thing about it is the forum. A teacher can learn from the forum buy reading other's ideas. The worst thing about this is they are trying to sell their books. However, they do have other resources linked to their website.

This is an online magazine for all things surrounding choirs and choral activity. Articles and resources include not only performance notes and pieces, but resources on vocal health and structure. User and site submitted articles give this website a variety of input and source material.

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.

Band World Magazine online is a magazine that encompasses everything Band. It has articles that relate to every thing Band directors deal with and encounter every day. There are areas that you can only look at if you are a subscriber, but there are also free options as well.

This is a discussion by New York Times columnist, David Brooks, and Kathy Fletcher, and the director of Turnaround Arts Initiative about the important work that Turnaround Arts does through the strategic use of the arts. The discussion talks about how music facilitates brain development, why certain things in music leave people fascinated, and what magic music brings to emotion. The discussion also unfolds how the arts, and music education in particular opens the student's mind to memorisation. David Brooks says "Students understand better when topics are introduced through music". I agree with that because most students become more alert when a topic is introduced through song and it fosters the interest of students. Therefore we need arts to succeed in education. A lot of artists came from struggling backgrounds so when they talk to children that would like to succeed in the music world but are frightened that they'll never make it, they tell them "I know what you are going through but you can make it". This encourages those children to push on and excel in the arts. Kathy Fletcher says music boosts critical thinking and confidence which is ideal for students and they end up excelling in all other fields. The arts connect us all through music in a way that music created is shared all around the world. Partnerships are created to perform music and people come together to listen to music. This makes us one.

This interview makes an excellent argument for choosing iPads over Chromebooks, as well as addressing other district one-to-one directives. It also touches on some practical uses of technology in the choral classroom.

When integrating technology in the music classroom, teachers need to know exactly what having technology in music looks like. A representative from Choral Director Magazine conducts an interview describing how a teacher has integrated technology in his choir. He provides two examples such as SmartMusic to aid in sight-reading skills and Attendance 2 allowing students to take roll through QR codes as they walk in.

This article discusses many things but directly makes the point that the quality of music in schools has decreased. It disuses the fact that marching band is a key component of a musicians life. It also discusses the 'nuts and blots" of being a band director and the preparation that needs to take place.

This YouTube documentary covers the history of swing. From Louis Armstrong to modern day artist like Michael Buble. It discusses how each era built on each other and the downfall of big bands was due to the cost to operate them.

An online marketplace for teachers to buy and sell classroom resources. I have found many free and low cost worksheets, visuals and even lesson plans online. Resources include worksheets for pitch, rhythm, composers, specific songs, like the Star Spangled Banner and so much more. A valuable resource for a teacher who does not want to "recreate the wheel" OR who is creative and likes to "recreate the wheel" and earn a little cash doing it!

Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), is a great resource for lesson plans, bulletin boards, and so much more! While most resources are free, some you do have to pay for.

This would be a great source for teachers who need the documentation for certain topics. This website provides every grade level, along with every subject being provided. There are lots of information on this source for free, and there are also many sources that are not free. But it depends on what you want or need. The purpose of this sources is to give teachers a wide range of things, that they may need in their classrooms.

This software is a easy way for students to make, create, compose, their own music. The purpose of this source would be to help student come up with creative ways to make music, using a famous interface call Ableton push. It makes it easy for the composer to create loops, and other things using this software. It comes with many features, like effects, vocals, built in instruments, and loops. There is more than enough tools for the composer to use, to create different types of music.

Educator Seth Gamba provides his audience with a plethora of strategies for teaching rhythm in the ensemble setting. These include but are not limited to repeating exercises and excerpts as well as counting out loud. Most notably, each of the strategies he suggests can be adapted for use in just about any music classroom, including band, orchestra, chorus, and even general music. Therefore, music teachers are sure to find this resource to be particularly valuable, especially in instances where students are beginning to learn about rhythm.

Great resource for music technology teachers and classes. Provides a wealth of knowledge on all things music technology!

Blog post article from nafme.org on productive music practice. post filled with video clips and specific examples on things musicians can do to have more productive, goal-oriented practice sessions.

This website offers information about hearing and how to preserve your hearing, which can be a useful lesson for many student musicians.

Pertinent information about ear health as it pertains to listening to audio with headphones and preventing ear loss. Could be a good resource for music teachers who engage in individual listening assignments, helping students to understand the importance of turning the volume down when things get too loud, etc.

All things trumpet! This site has article and journals regarding trumpet. It also have event which include the International Trumpet Guild competition.

This podcast has multiple band directors that discuss all things marching band. They cover BOA, DCI, and your normal high school marching band. They usually bring on guest that discussion a specific item.

Classical Classroom is a podcast that offers a welcoming and simple approach to all things classical. It covers topics such as instrumental music, choral/opera music, film scores, composer biographies and more. The podcast is available through multiple platforms like iTunes, GooglePlay, and the web.

Pinterest is a phenomenal place to get new ideas or games for music education. I generally search pinterest now before I look at google for new ways to teach music concepts. Pinterest is also where I have came across music teacher blogs that I follow. This site is also great for non music education things such as decorating your house and more.

This is my own website. I post resources for my students to utilize at home, and I also post things for me to access during instruction. Parents can find information about curriculum and events.

This is Jen Bailey's TPT store, and it is loaded with amazing material for Music Learning Theory teachers, as well as teachers who follow other methodologies. She has many resources for use with a projector or smart board, and other things that are printable. There are resources for assessment, audiation enhancement, movement, literature, holidays, rhythm games, notation resources, songs, recorder, ukulele, and so much more!