Music Education

a break from Drew’s usual musings to make the the case for value over cost — Time was that buying local was an assurance of quality, of commitment to community. With the advent of the information age, things have changed. …

Reflecting on my current teaching career, I realized that my musical education needed to be more conventional. I took private guitar lessons at home for nearly ten years. I only went to a conservatory for a year to learn to sing and play the piano. …

Getting into DJing can be a fun and exciting new hobby. Whether you are looking to perform live or remix existing songs there is a lot to do within the hobby. One of the first steps of the hobby, however, is deciding on what controller to get. …

Table of Contents: I. Music Box Introduction II. What is a Music Box? III. The Invention of the Music Box IV. The History of the Music Box V. Conclusion Music Box Introduction Music is an integral part of human culture and has been enjoyed for thousands of years. From early percussion instruments to…

“The first time I went to the Grammys people were still like ‘Why is this guy at the Grammys? He’s not even making music. He’s on a computer.’” — Skrillex After going on a hiatus for nine long years, then returning with not one but two new albums, Skrillex has…

This is a story about home–where I’m from and where I’m going. Hi, I’m Matthew Fiorentino and I’m an education researcher leaving higher ed. I was born in New York City, raised in the suburbs on Long Island, and went to college in Potsdam in the way way upstate New…

Ashley Cuthbertson, M.Ed, NBCT — Music programs can be the heart and soul of our schools. A great music program fosters a sense of belonging & community, gives learners a way to express themselves, and helps to boost learner well-being, just to name a few benefits. While the numerous benefits of a high quality music…

Have you met Jen? Not sure? Then, no, you probably haven’t. Jen leaves an impression. Jen has been leaving a lot of impressions lately–in the thick of her entreé into the world of conducting, Jen has established herself as a clinician, violist, leader, collaborator, and sought-after adjudicator. She conducts multiple…