When passing out a new piece of music I have often wished for a better way to drill finger-patterns to help students remember fingering...

Like most teachers, I require students to come to my classroom prepared with their instrument, music, and a pencil.  Students are penaliz...

Coming back to school after spring break....you never know exactly how that first rehearsal will go.  I always hope my students have practic...

Every year I add new ideas to my regular recruiting routine (search for my other posts about recruiting for other great ideas) and consisten...

Recruiting is finished and numbers for next year have come in.  Looks like my program is still growing...over 330 students signed up for...

I began teaching at my current position in 2012.  My interview had gone very well and I was 99% sure I would be offered the position. ...

A couple months ago I was at a community event where various groups performed.  A local orchestra performed some fun movie music.  Since...

My beginning orchestra has been working on a piece called 'A Spark of Courage' by Doug Spata.  It's a bit of a stretch for them,...

Last week I presented at the NAfME National Conference in Grapevine, TX.  I love presenting and had a great experience...this is the 4t...

I felt a little sick this week.  But, it's a ton of work to plan for a sub I went to school and taught my classes.  I'm sure you...

I have had quite a few requests to offer videos of teaching tips and strategies.  I finally created my first couple of videos and they are a...

At the start of the school year, my focus for beginners is to develop excellent, comfortable bow holds and perfect position.  We played ...