Tips for starting off each class right, and a 30 day summer practice challenge for your students.

How to creatively keep students interest, involve parents, and encourage your music students.

Conflicting Responsibilities, involving current students in recruitment, and finding allies in your colleagues.

As the school year comes to a close, use a portion of your ensemble class time to explore careers and opportunities in music...

Consider asking your students to make videos that share their favorite things about music and being in your program. Starter questions...

Donald Heaton (he/him/his) is the Director of Bands at Nogales High School. We asked Donald 6 questions, these are his answers...

This month's MSFQ tips come from David F. Eccles, Orchestra Program and Upper School Director, The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.

This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music

Tom Edelbrock (he/him) is the Cross Middle School Band Director and Amphi District Music Coordinator. We asked Tom six questions...

We understand the importance of hosting engaging recruitment events to attract potential music students, and are here to support you

Festival Season can be just as exciting as it is challenging. Make the most of this season by going in prepared. Here are 5 tips...

This month's MSFQ tips come from Yamaha Master Educator and retired director of bands at Hill Country Middle School Cheryl Floyd.

In this Teacher Feature we asked Damon Knepper six questions about his life as a music teacher. This is what he said...

A few weeks ago at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California we were awarded "Best Marketing & Sales Promotion" for this recruitment project.

This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Edward F. Protzman, Director of Bands at Portland State University

We asked John Hepford six questions about his life as a music teacher. These are his answers...

In this article explore how you can involve your current students in your recruitment efforts, and how you can relate to future ones.

Pique Interest and Find Common Ground. In this article we'll find ways you can connect with potential musicians and your fellow teachers...

What should recruitment events look like? In this article we'll explore three more actions you can take this week to prepare...

Let's get ready to recruit new musicians! In this article we'll explore three ways to prepare yourself for recruiting new musicians