Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl has written the following articles to encourage individuals to reflect on our practices while making key changes to refresh strategies that represent a shared vision to enrich the classroom, company, and community:
May 2023
"The Three-Legged Stool: Creating and Maintaining Stability in Education"
April 2023
"An Educational Epidemic: The Elephant in the Classroom"
March 2023
"Expand Your Circle: Inspiring Pathways to Potential"
February 2023
"An Evolution in Education: Supporting Our Administrators May Be the Key Change Needed"
January 2023
"Mission Possible: It Is Never Too Late to Refresh the Vision"
December 2022
“Productivity Versus Presence: A Dedicated Decision for December (and the New Year!)"
October 2022
“Leading by Example: Making Key Changes in Your Career"
September 2022
“The Student Voice: Are We Listening and Adapting?"
August 2022
“The Capacity to Collaborate: 5 Steps to Empower Teamwork"
July 2022
“From One End to the Next: Will We Be Ready?"
June 2022
“5 Things Teachers Can Do to Recharge over the Summer" ~ #4 of the Top-10 Most Accessed Music Education Blogs of 2022 for the National Association for Music Education
May 2022
“The Final Countdown: Make the Moments Count Rather Than Count the Days that Remain"
April 2022
“The Heartbreaking Truth about Education: Why and How Will We Survive?" ~ #1 of the Top-10 Most Accessed Music Education Blogs of 2022 for the National Association for Music Education
March 2022
“A Question for Reflection: Do Students and Staff See a Representation of Women in Music?"
February 2022
"Keeping It Real: Authentic Experiences in Education"
January 2022
November 2021
“10 Books to Improve Practice: Part I - Why Practice Works"
October 2021
“A Pathway to Perpetual Purpose and Pride: Sharing Stories About Ourselves"
September 2021
“Exponential Potential: All Ensemble Members Are Important"
August 2021
“It's a Brand New Day: How Will You Show It?"
July 2021
“If I Could Turn Back Time: A Letter to My Younger Self"
June 2021
“Has Your Flame Burned Out or Have You (Temporarily) Lost Your Spark?"
May 2021
“United Sound: Putting Passion to Practice"
April 2021
“Spring Forward. . .Remotely, When Necessary: Recognize the Importance of Recruiting All Students"
March 2021
“Now Is the Time! Music Education "Challenges" Core Curricula for First Chair" ~ #5 of the Top-10 Most Accessed Music Education Blogs of 2021 for the National Association for Music Education
February 2021
“Lessons Learned from the Space Shuttle Challenger's Explosion: Listen to Employees" ~ #6 of the Top-10 Most Accessed Music Education Blogs of 2021 for the National Association for Music Education
January 2021
“The Promise of Artistic Process: Part 2"
December 2020
“The Gift of Musical Language: It's a "Sign" of Service Amid Uncertain Times"
November 2020
“A Prelude to Performance: Instructional Methods for Introducing a Musical Selection"
October 2020
“The Promise of Artistic Process: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Aligns the Standards"
September 2020
“5 Skills of an Engaged and Enthusiastic Mentee"
August 2020
“Advising Students on Majoring in Music: A Little Nudge Can Do Them Good"
July 2020
“Stop, Drop, and Scroll: Questions to Guide Your Social Media Behavior"
June 2020
“Women with Batons Band Together"
“Ready, Set . . . Grow! Reflection and Refreshment Are Necessary for the Future of 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 the Top-10 Most Accessed Music Education Blogs of 2019 for the National Association for Music Education
July 2019
"Professionalism in Teaching: Treating the Pursuit of Excellence as a Daily Habit" ~ #9 of the Top-10 Most Accessed Music Education Blogs of 2019 for the National Association for Music Education
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 the National Association for Music Education'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”