The following articles have been reprinted with permission for the National Association for Music Education:
May 2020
“A Personal and Professional Pivot: Make It Simple, Not Stressful"
April 2020
March 2020
“Spring Forward: Recognize the Importance of Recruitment Presentations"
February 2020
“Vision 2020: Did We Make Key Changes?"
January 2020
“Preparation for Adjudication: A Checklist for Success"
December 2019
“Speak the Language: Use Proper, Specific Music Vocabulary in Your Daily Instruction"
November 2019
“Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?"
October 2019
"Do You Hear What I Hear? Isolating and Attacking Musical Phrases for Accuracy"
September 2019
"Sharpen Your Vision: Envisioning and Articulating Your Program's Future"
“Stronger Together: How to Get Administration on Your Side”
August 2019
"Everyday Networking: Forget the Rules and Just Be You"
"Make It Stick: Implement Rehearsal Routines" - #7 of NAfME's "Top 10 Most-Read Music Education Blogs of 2019"
July 2019
"Professionalism in Teaching: Treating the Pursuit of Excellence as a Daily Habit" - #9 of NAfME's "Top 10 Most-Read Music Education Blogs of 2019"
June 2019
“An Individual Path: Thinking Outside the Box When Making Career Changes”
“A Resource for Diversity: Interview with Dr. Rob Deemer”
May 2019
“The Concert Is Over. Now What?”
April 2019
“Summer Is Coming: Make a Musical Splash”
March 2019
“Get with the Program: It Can Be the Icing on a Concert's Cake”
“Opening Doors for All Students: 2019 National Conference”
February 2019
“In Memoriam Michele Holt: Executive Director of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association”
“Make It Stick: Implement Rehearsal Routines” - #7 of NAfME's "Top 10 Most-Read Music Education Blogs of 2019"
January 2019
“Maintain Your Musicianship: Dust Off Your Instrument and Experience the Benefits”
“Recognizing Excellence in Collaboration: Interview with Frederick Burrack & Kelly A. Parkes”
December 2018
“Friendship as Mentorship: Colleagues Can Be Your Best Resource Professionally and Personally”
November 2018
“Making a School Whole Again: Interview with David Byrd”
“Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It”
October 2018
“Meet the Parents: Encourage Positive Interaction Before Instruction”
September 2018
“Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting and Retaining Students”
August 2018
“The New NAfME President Measures Up: Interview with Kathleen D. Sanz”
“The Power of Pause: How Storytelling Can Promote Rejuvenation in a Classroom
July 2018
“Management Potential: A Purposeful and Passionate Plan for Managing the Music Classroom”
June 2018
“A Motto for Success: The Surprising Benefits of Music Classroom Sloganeering”
“Pursuing His Passions of Faith, Family, Farm, and Music: Interview with Fred Ritter”
May 2018
“Prepare for Next Year: Reflection, Excitement, and Initiation Must Start Now”
April 2018
“Embrace Your Uniqueness: Gaining Inspiration Without Plagiarism”
March 2018
“Live Life Rosie(r): Spread Love Everywhere You Go”
February 2018
“Music Is for All of Us: Interview with Alice Hammel”
“Prepare to Be Judged: There Is No Better Adjudicator Than Yourself”
January 2018
“Stronger Together: How to Get Administration on Your Side”
October 2017
“2017 National Band Director of the Year: Interview with Emily McNeil”