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How to Maintain Your New Alto Saxophone [Five Ways]
Have a new also saxophone that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Feb 21, 2024

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How to Book a Show at BCC in Tucson [Blacklidge Community Collective]
Want to book at show at Blacklidge Community Collective in Tucson? Here's how...
Feb 20, 2024

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Instrumental Music Center Wins Award for Support of Music Education [The NAMM Show 2024]
A few weeks ago at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California we were awarded "Best Marketing & Sales Promotion" for this recruitment project.
Feb 8, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 23
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Edward F. Protzman, Director of Bands at Portland State University
Jan 29, 2024
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Involve Students in Your Recruitment Efforts [3 Tips]
In this article explore how you can involve your current students in your recruitment efforts, and how you can relate to future ones.
Jan 15, 2024
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Creative Ideas for Recruitment [Relate to New Students and Other Educators]
Pique Interest and Find Common Ground. In this article we'll find ways you can connect with potential musicians and your fellow teachers...
Jan 12, 2024
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Recruitment Event Activities [How to Engage Prospective Students]
What should recruitment events look like? In this article we'll explore three more actions you can take this week to prepare...
Jan 12, 2024
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How to Maintain Your New Clarinet [5 Easy Tips]
Have a new clarinet that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jan 11, 2024
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3 Tips to Prep for Recruitment Season [Bringing in New Band & Orchestra Students]
Let's get ready to recruit new musicians! In this article we'll explore three ways to prepare yourself for recruiting new musicians
Jan 9, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for Musicians by Musicians 2024
If you're having trouble thinking of something specific to put your mind to, our staff of musicians have shared their resolutions
Jan 9, 2024
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How to Use ESA Funds for Private Music Lessons in Arizona [Tutoring Service]
Did you know you can use your ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account Program) Funds for music lessons? Private music lessons are a tutoring s
Jan 5, 2024
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How to Maintain your New Flute [5 Ways]
Have a new flute that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jan 3, 2024
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How to Maintain your New Trombone [5 Tips]
Have a new trombone that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Dec 27, 2023

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 22
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Don Stinson.
Dec 21, 2023


Local Spotlight - MattstaGraham
We asked MattstaGraham 5 questions about their experience as musician in Tucson. Here's what they said...
Dec 18, 2023

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How to Book a Show at Splinter Collective in Tucson [Community Space]
We asked Jess Rite, Resource Coordinator of Splinter Collective, how to book a show at the space and here's what we learned...
Dec 18, 2023

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 21
This month's MSFQ tips come from Marcia Neel, Music Achievement Council Education Advisor and Senior Director of Education for Yamaha
Nov 30, 2023

2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Musicians
We know what musicians love. We've curated guides for all types of musicians you might know and be shopping for.
Nov 24, 2023


Teacher Feature - Brad Hayashi
We asked Brad six questions about his life as a musician...
Nov 16, 2023


Teacher Feature - Logan Greene
Logan Greene (he/him/his) is a musician and youth music educator. We asked Logan six questions about his life as a music teacher...
Nov 7, 2023