It's that time of year to teach note-reading.  I always begin by teaching students where the open strings are on the staff.  We prac...

I'm a believer in playing tests.  I don't do practice cards, so playing tests are used to motivate students to work and practice. ...

Wanna be a cool orchestra teacher?  Try this idea with your beginners! I've been listening to the song 'Keep Your Head Up...

I really try to be organized and have looked for the perfect teacher planner to help me keep track of everything.  I've never been ab...

If you are looking to add some posters to your orchestra classroom, here are some traffic signs specially designed with orchestra in mind!  ...

I've been using the same seating chart for awhile and I was ready for a change.  My old chart used squares to show where the seats go in...

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. ...