This beautiful book, written for children as well as teachers, parents, social workers, counselors, music therapists, explores the powerful link between art, music, and emotion, and is ideal for deepening
John Jacobson - one of America's best-loved musical personalities - is known for sharing his passion, humor and insights with students and teachers, helping them to revitalize and reenergize. Now, he has
An international handbook of inspirational wisdom for teaching music universally to enhance the learning potential in children of all ages, backgrounds, and capabilities, this accessible and relevant
With 30 years of teaching in the public schools as well as 15 years at the university level, master teacher David Newell shares his "secrets" of classroom management. Create a positive learning environment
Compassionate Music Teaching provides a framework for music teaching in the 21st century by outlining qualities, skills, and approaches to meet the needs of a unique and increasingly diverse
Published in partnership with the National Association for Music Education (formerly "MENC"), this small book speaks volumes to music teachers in all disciplines, particularly those in the early stages of
This teaching guide begins with an overview of the Kodaly approach and a brief introduction to the philosophy, its tools and materials. It includes a detailed explanation of the "three-step process"
This book offers a new approach that identifies broad principles of inclusive music instruction for the music educator. It asks and answers: How do teachers and parents create diverse musical communities in
Two of the biggest names in jazz education, Jeff Jarvis and Doug Beach, have combined their experience in the most comprehensive "how-to" manual for jazz educators ever published. Contains
This should be the "Bible" for every jazz educator! It covers all aspects of conducting and instructing a jazz band. Including a wealth of practical methods and materials, Rick Lawn covers such topics
Addressing the most important questions in creating and teaching Kodaly-based programs, Houlahan and Tacka write through a practical lens to present a clear picture of how the teaching and learning
Music educators are in a prime position to help students become socially and emotionally competent while at the same time develop excellent musicianship. For every child to be successful in the music
From a first-year teacher whose instruments were stolen before entering his building and a teacher who received "hate mail" before her first day, to a teacher whose sensitivity, flexibility and insight
This book offers fresh insights into the growth of online learning in music, perspectives on theoretical models for design and development of online courses, principles for good practice in online
Music performance anxiety has long frustrated the artistic community and, while tricks and folk remedies abound, a comprehensive plan to solve this problem has remained elusive. Accomplished violinist Casey
Recruiting for beginning instrumental music is a year-round job. This book is the most complete manual on recruiting and retention for beginning instrumental music, compiled from ideas and practices of
Teaching General Music brings together the top scholars and practitioners in general music education to create a panoramic view of general music pedagogy and to provide critical lenses through
This is a book for choral directors who find themselves in conversations they might not feel ready to have. Teaching with Respect prompts us to ask deeper questions about the language we use, about systems
This book presents a collection of practical tips to help today's school music ensemble director incorporate and implement technology in all aspects of large ensemble instruction. This go-to guide offers