It's that time of year to finish up my Rhythm SLO and give my students their final summative assessment.  I used my previous rhythm test...

This week I was able to write an article for the GradeCam blog to show how I use that program in my orchestra classes.  I'm lucky to hav...

I've been thinking a lot about how to teach steady beat/pulse.   Have you seen the videos on YouTube that show Japanese precision ...

I have a weakness for buying new music.  I normally try not to do the same pieces every year, but I have a few favorites that appear in ...

Every time I give a playing test in class I try to create a worksheet for students to work on while they are waiting their turn play.   It...

It's the time of year to officially be thinking about recruiting.  Really, recruiting is a year long process...especially if you wan...

Last week I wanted to check to make sure my beginners were internalizing note values and rhythm.  There seem to be always a few that struggl...

In my Suzuki training I learned how to introduce new pieces.  Suzuki teachers pick out sections of the music called 'previews' whi...

I want my students to be successful and am always working and thinking of ways to help students progress and stay motivated.  There are ...

We live in an age of speed.  High speed internet, faster speed limits, and shorter attention spans.  Orchestra teachers need variet...

It's not easy preparing for a sub in orchestra.  I have tried many different activities for students to do when I am gone and some...