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The Job Search Process: Where to Begin
Maybe you are getting ready to graduate or have recently graduated, have a degree in music education… [more]
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The Job Search Process: Where to Begin
Maybe you are getting ready to graduate or have recently graduated, have a degree in music education and are ready to begin teaching, but now the challenge of finding a full-time music teaching position begins. If you find yourself in this position you are probably starting to realize that this can be quite a daunting [...]
Private Lessons
I started teaching private music lessons when I was in high school, so I’ve been doing it for about four years now. This by no means makes me an expert (or anything resembling an expert), but I’d like to think that I’ve learned a few things about teaching since I started. As an undergraduate music [...]
MakeMusic Offers Finale Notepad for FREE!
Today, the people at MakeMusic announced the release of Finale Notepad for FREE. If you have never tried the Finale notation software, now is your shot to try it! This software gives you the ability to notate, play back and print music. As stated by Karen van Lith, MakeMusic CEO, “MakeMusic shares our customers’ devotion [...]
2012 TI:ME Leadership Academy Reflection
Matt Ercolani: Prior to participating in the 2012 TI:ME Leadership Academy, I was skeptical about technology’s applications in music education. I thought it was a gimmick. I thought it was overcomplicating education, and made teachers teach their students about technology, not music. After attending the Academy, I am a believer. I believe that it is [...]
2012 TI:ME Leadership Academy
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the TI:ME National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky as a part of the first-ever TI:ME Leadership Academy. I was chosen as one of eight music education students to participate in this academy, and was blown away by the incredible ideas and conversations generated by participants and instructors alike. [...]
2012 TI:ME/JEN Annual National Conference
After a 6.5 hour drive with Dr. Joseph Pisano, I am finally here! This year, the TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators) Conference, held in conjunction with JEN (Jazz Education Network) is taking place in Louisville, Kentucky. TI:ME Leadership Academy I have the privilege to attend the conference as a part of the TI:ME Leadership [...]
Guest Post by Elaine Hirsch – Music Education Careers
Musicians and singers face extremely strong competition for jobs. On top of that, education budget cuts from elementary schools to PhD programs often hit music departments the hardest. Music education majors should plan on having a backup career choice, and maybe even earn a double major or a minor in another field to ensure their [...]