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Use Video to Retain Your Music Students [As Easy as Hitting Record]
Consider asking your students to make videos that share their favorite things about music and being in your program. Starter questions...
Apr 17, 2024


Teacher Feature - Donald Heaton
Donald Heaton (he/him/his) is the Director of Bands at Nogales High School. We asked Donald 6 questions, these are his answers...
Apr 17, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 26
This month's MSFQ tips come from David F. Eccles, Orchestra Program and Upper School Director, The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Apr 17, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 25
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music
Mar 28, 2024


Teacher Feature - Tom Edelbrock
Tom Edelbrock (he/him) is the Cross Middle School Band Director and Amphi District Music Coordinator. We asked Tom six questions...
Mar 21, 2024
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Get help hosting a young musician recruitment event! [At no cost to you]
We understand the importance of hosting engaging recruitment events to attract potential music students, and are here to support you
Feb 28, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 24
This month's MSFQ tips come from Yamaha Master Educator and retired director of bands at Hill Country Middle School Cheryl Floyd.
Feb 22, 2024


Teacher Feature - Damon Knepper
In this Teacher Feature we asked Damon Knepper six questions about his life as a music teacher. This is what he said...
Feb 14, 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


Teacher Feature - John Hepford
We asked John Hepford six questions about his life as a music teacher. These are his answers...
Jan 17, 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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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


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


Teacher Feature - Rusty Carle-Ogren
We asked Rusty Carle-Ogren six questions about his life as a musician. Here's what we learned...
Dec 20, 2023


Music Education Advocacy in DC - "What I Learned" By Michael Santander
This was an amazing experience. Here is a brief overview of what we did at the NAMM Music Education Advocacy DC Fly-In
Dec 4, 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


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


Teacher Feature - Doc Brown
We asked Doc Brown six questions about his life as a musician...
Oct 18, 2023


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 19
This month’s MSFQ tips come from Dr. Sarah Labovitz, the Director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, at Kent State University
Oct 2, 2023