Blog with selection of articles, resources and tools about music pedagogy for working with young string musicians, youth orchestras, and ensembles. Useful to ideas with group class, as well as the articles about the use of technology within 21st century music teaching.
Short audio web programs about composers and music history. Useful for asking students to listen at home, and then answer questions for homework. Suitable for younger students (age 10 and younger)
Visual and audio representation of musical instruments, separated by family. Especially useful for classes age 7+, when first discussing wind and brass; and for classes 11+ when discussing composition and instrument timbre.
Picture-dense description of how to make a violin. Suitable for younger students (age 5+), to show them the work and craftsmanship that went into making their violin.
Descriptions of various fiddle styles from around the world: Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass - as well as lesser known ones, such as Irish, Balkan, Chinese. Useful to showing the violin being used in other countries, and other forms of music than only classical.
Articles about training, and new approaches within the Suzuki methodology. While the website is intended to offer help to teachers and families; it is also useful as a pedagogy aid to engage in discussion with peers from across the USA.
Music history and elements of theory, as approached from rock music. Useful for the older students, who would appreciate seeing a connection between classical music and what they (or their peers) listen to.
Music is the universal language that connects us; and this website offers a connection to peers within the field of music education around the world. Contains articles and notes about the publication. Also, definitely worthwhile to consider membership.