Tone and Sound on Your Guitar, Part 1 - Yamaha Music
All guitarists want to sound good. They must first look at their instrument.| Yamaha Music
State music education conferences are the perfect venue to connect with and learn from other teachers. The post MEAs appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
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Put these things on your daily to-do list — you'll be surprised at how much they resonate with your students. The post 5 Small Things That Make a Big Difference appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Musical value is the important thing. The post Creating a Pro-Level Guitar Rig on a Budget appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Don’t despair when your students say, “This isn’t how Mr./Mrs. So-and-So did it.” Be consistent and keep showing up. The post When Kids Compare You to Their Old Director appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Learn, Grow and Connect at Your MEA Welcome, educators! We are thrilled to join your state music educator convention. With over 50 million public and private school pupils in the United States, your students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated and inspirational band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud […] The post MEAs appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Clear communication and empathy are the overriding tenets in Coty Raven Morris’ class at Portland State University. The post Using Choir as a Tool for Belonging, Voice and Agency appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
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Students must learn to teach themselves with meaningful, thoughtful practice time. The post 8 Ways Students Can Make Their Practice Time Productive appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
The three main goals in building the new program were an inclusive environment, an individualized approach and a collaborative community. The post ASU’s Popular Music Program Focuses on Access and Community appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
An Ohio music educator created a series of videos to help his winds students practice the fundamentals at home. The post A YouTube Channel for Winds Practice appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Engage guitar students to stay in music with a variety of diverse course offerings. The post Guitar Electives: A Gateway for Growth appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
To find their tone, students must be familiar with everything their gear — pickups, controls, cables, amps, effects and more — can do. The post Tone and Sound on Your Guitar, Part 2 appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
All guitarists want to sound good. They must first look at their instrument.| Yamaha Music
Every orchestral performance starts the same way: First, you hear the oboe play an A, followed by each instrument in turn. Why oboe? Learn the answer here.| Yamaha Music
Don’t live in color-coded chaos to prove how organized you are. Do less and actually finish your work day with some energy. The post A Realistic To-Do List appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Establish clear boundaries and lines of communication with band parents to ensure that the music program and their students come first. The post The Booster Club Isn’t Your Boss appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Focus on community-centered values, authenticity and a positive atmosphere to create a safe and creative environment for students. The post Five Steps to Build Brave Music Classrooms appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Develop an effective warm-up exercise sequence for marimbas, vibraphones, xylophones, timpani, drum set, glockenspiel and more. The post 6 Strokes for Front Ensemble Warm-Ups appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Make your busy students’ lives a little easier by collaborating with coaches to give kids the time to participate in band and sports. The post Stop Fighting Sports appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Not sure how to get started? We’ve got you covered. The post Eight Great Tips for Learning Electric Bass appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Don’t lower the bar to have an inclusive program, just be patient and hold open the door a little longer for some students. The post We’re Not Here Only for the “Good” Kids appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Create the perfect inspirational playlist for back-to-school time. The post 10 Great Songs to Add to Your Study Playlist appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
At Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, students can participate in several early childhood music education opportunities thanks to the efforts of one of their professors. The post A University’s Community Engagement Promotes Leadership and Creativity appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
To be successful, young music educators should focus on recruitment, repertoire, networking, joining professional organizations and committing to lifelong learning. The post Five More Steps to a Productive First Five Years appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Learn what a concertmaster is, what they do, and why their role is so important to an orchestra or ensemble.| Yamaha Music
Guitar and ukulele courses engage a wider range of students in the joys and benefits of making music.| Yamaha Music
Getting the Marching Band Back Together Written by Lisa Battles In popular music, fans go wild when a disbanded group reunites for one more show or tour. In 1982, that happened on a grand scale with 75 former marching band students in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the show hasn’t stopped. Since the early 1960s, two […] The post Second Time Arounders appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
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In Akron, Ohio, flute players —from students to professionals and everyone in between — get together each year to rehearse and perform a Christmas concert all in one day. The post A Christmas Concert for Flutes and Piccolos appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Choosing the best keyboard for your kids. The post Back To School! appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Each year, drum corps participants remember and honor Sanford, an innovative and passionate force in marching percussion, whose name graces DCI’s award for the most outstanding percussion section. The post The Legacy of Fred Sanford appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Here’s how to start your journey. The post Eight Great Tips for Learning Guitar appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
It’s easier than you think. The post A Bassist’s Guide to Reading Sheet Music and Tablature appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Breaking down All-State audition etudes over 12 weeks through a pass-off system of practicing and sign-offs transformed All-State participation and helped percussion students improve. The post A Visual Learning Plan for Percussionists appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Give your child the opportunity of a lifetime. The post Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Be mindful and practical as you curate curriculum that connects introductory and advanced guitar electives| Yamaha Music
What’s the difference between the three? The post Residential, Commercial and Resimercial Audio Installations appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Celebrating the American workingmen and workingwomen. The post Top 10 Labor Day Songs appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
A professor from the University of Texas at Austin, provides a free summer program at public libraries around the city to introduce K-5 students to all aspects of opera — singing, the story, set designs, orchestra, choreography and more. The post Bringing Opera to Austin Children appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Guild conferences are not for the elite. They are welcoming to educators and students, and they are more useful than you might think. The post You Don’t Have to Be a Pro to Go to a Guild Show appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
When you pull out a march, be ready to deal with the groan heard ’round the band room, but you’ll be able to discern rhythm, tuning and articulation issues immediately. The post Marches Aren’t Boring — They’re Just Honest appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
An expert will save you time, stress and in the long run, probably money too. The post Four Benefits of Having a Professional Do Your Home Theater Installation appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Taking a people-first approach has helped an Arkansas music educator help her students and herself deal with mental health and self-care. The post Healing from Grief with Music appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Most mandatory in-service sessions that I’ve attended would be great if I taught math or English, but as a music teacher, I’m left wanting. Don’t despair, find your tribe — a group of music educators — to share hacks, tips and war stories. The post My Professional Development Wish List appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
What do you do when you receive the dreaded “we’re-not-coming-back” email? As hard as it may be, you just have to let them go. The post When Kids Quit Band appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
In your group piano class, use the various “voices” of a keyboard to create an orchestra of different effects and instruments.| Yamaha Music
Have these 15 items on hand to handle minor emergencies that you will inevitably run into.| Yamaha Music
Give yourself time to settle into your job as a music educator and stop fixing things that aren’t broken. The post 6 Mistakes New Teachers Make appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Expanding music horizons and empowering students are keys to an Arizona arts academy and its music technology program. The post STEAM-Powered Music Technology appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Joining the dots. The post A Guitarist’s Guide to Reading Sheet Music and Tablature appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Bro Paul Brown on Playing Every Note with Gratitude The award-winning keys player and producer shares how he was a once-destitute kid who found a lifelong home in music Written by Lisa Battles Memphis-based keys player, songwriter and producer Brother Paul Brown has an unforgettable spirit onstage and off – full of life and contagiously […] The post Bro Paul Brown appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
The pros and cons to renting versus buying. The post Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2 appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Visibility online is not the same as value in your classroom, so focus on music-making not creating content. The post You Don’t Owe Social Media Anything appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
It’s easy to think that kids don’t care, but with patience, repetition, praise and steady leadership, you’ll notice positive change. The post Why Patience Wins Over Panic appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
If you’re doing any of these things, stop! There are easier and more effective ways to show how dedicated you are. The post 10 Habits That Make Teaching Harder Than It Needs to Be appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Don’t get bogged down with busy, unnecessary tasks. Streamline your routines and focus on what matters to be present for your students.| Yamaha Music
How to get your child started on their musical journey. The post Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1 appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
It’s Outdoor Movie Night! In this article, we’ll provide you with the information you need to assemble the best sound system for your backyard theater.| Yamaha Music
As you progress through your career as a music teacher, you'll go through several stages, including imitation, experimentation, doubt and actualization.| Yamaha Music
Advocate for your program, your students and yourself, and show administrators the importance of music education.| Yamaha Music
Guitarist/clinician Robbie Calvo muses about how playing guitar outdoors not only changes how we hear music, but also how we feel about the music we hear.| Yamaha Music
Learn how to develop your own unique bass sound by dissecting the sound of your heroes and putting your own spin on it.| Yamaha Music
There's nothing wrong with putting yourself first. In fact, shifting some priorities and acting with your own best interests in mind can improve your job satisfaction and performance.| Yamaha Music
From self-doubt to standing ovations, learn how to conquer the feeling of being a “musical fraud” and truly own your role as a music educator. You're not just playing notes, you're playing a pivotal role in your students' lives.| Yamaha Music
Expand your circle, seek specific feedback and implement advice from colleagues and mentors — with help, you can improve quicker than if you did this alone.| Yamaha Music
Help students become more aware of their thinking process as they assess their performance to become independent musicians. The post Metacognition in the Music Classroom appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
You don’t have to run your classroom and rehearsals like a drill sergeant to get positive results.| Yamaha Music
It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, but you do need to deal with upset parents calmly and as clearly as possible.| Yamaha Music
A music educator and composer has found a way for students with broken or injured arms continue to learn to play the piano. The post One Arm Will Do on the Piano appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
What to say when the student is ready for the next level but the instrument isn’t.| Yamaha Music
Set yourself up for success by prioritizing work-life balance, effective job searches and interviews, organization, relationships within the school and district, and working with band parents. The post Five Steps to a Productive First Five Years appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Look up into the skies and dream whatever you want to dream. The post Moonlanding: The Soundtrack to an Era appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Three keys to teaching ensemble guitar in a classroom setting to students at different skill levels. The post Guitar as a Solo and Ensemble Instrument appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Indie Artist and Producer Illicit Ghost on Music as a Guiding Lifeline The musician, songwriter and producer shares how songs travel faster than light through life’s dark tunnels Written by Lisa Battles New York native, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Illicit Ghost made the move to Nashville in 2022. It was a bold decision to move […] The post Illicit Ghost appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop. The post Dare to be Different: Black Violin appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Osmosis, alchemy and musical expression. The post How to Think Like Your Guitar Heroes But Sound Like Yourself appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
A Tennessee high school music educator designed a curriculum for students with no musical experience, and by the end of the school year, they are reading music, playing instruments and performing. The post General Music for Non-Musicians appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
It’s all about the sound waves emanating from your instrument. The post Why Does Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Different in Different Rooms? appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Partnering and innovation for success at DCI. The post History of Drum Corps and Yamaha appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
What began as a reluctant step into TikTok quickly became a transformative journey that elevated my school music program, empowered my students and redefined how I advocate for music education. The post Go Viral With Purpose: Responsible Social Media Usage appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Celebrate the Fourth with these beloved songs. The post Top Five Patriotic Songs appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
How music educators can successfully use artificial intelligence without feeling like a fraud. The post AI Won’t Replace You, But It Could Save You Time appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Explore new sounds by playing two or three notes at once. The post Summer School: How to Play Chords and Double-Stops on Bass appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Two Virginia orchestra directors joined forces to help all caregiver music directors on extended leave. The post Balancing Motherhood and Teaching appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
By broadening the scope of musicianship, teachers can introduce and engage more students to pursue all aspects of music-making. The post Expansive Music Education appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
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Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out. The post Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Make a financial plan and stick to it — your future self is depending on you. The post First-Year Money Advice I Wish I Had appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Pianist Lara Downes on charting new dimensions The acclaimed artist shares how a search for self-identity led to amplifying the voices of others Written by Lisa Battles Pianist Lara Downes holds a place, places even, that few classical musicians occupy today. Her approach to life and work is akin to quantum mechanics, with subtle interconnections, […] The post Lara Downes appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
All educators can benefit from the lessons offered by a veteran music teacher who returns to the classroom after 18 months, determined to keep his energy, passion and joy at the forefront. The post Band Director Reboot appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Combine two or more genres of music to bridge the gap between music your students know and the realms of classical, jazz and world music. The post Use Fusion to Engage Students appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Going beyond the basics. The post Summer School: Alternate Guitar Tunings appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Music educators must explore different ways to see the musical potential in students who don’t fit the traditional mold. Take it from one music rule-breaker who forged an unforeseen path to success in the music industry. The post 6 Real Ways to Reach the 80% appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
It's perfectly acceptable to borrow and copy teaching techniques from a mentor, but at some point, you need to forge your own path to best reach your students. The post Stop Trying to Be Your Old Band Director appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
From violin to viola to cello … bass not included. The post Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
To successfully launch a summer camp, you must start planning at least a year in advance. The post How to Start a Summer Music Camp appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Students don’t need a perfect teacher — they need a present one, so just keep showing up. The post You Don’t Need to Have It All Together appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
