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About Practicing Musician

Practicing Musician is a team of professional music educators, researchers, and instructors dedicated to making world-class music education accessible to everyone. Our editorial team includes chairs and members of the committees that researched, developed, and piloted the National Core Arts Standards and Model Cornerstone Assessments for Music, alongside NAfME Council chairs and a network of over 60 founding educator members. Every resource we publish is grounded in real classroom experience and reviewed by working musicians and educators. Meet the full team → | View founding members →

Student Music Performances: Taking Education from Auditorium to Community

Transformative student music performances are reshaping education across America's communities. From local shopping malls to city parks, these public

The Transformative Benefits of Music Education: Unlocking Student Potential

Music education offers far more than just teaching students to play instruments or sing in choirs. The transformative Benefits

Master Brass Instrument Maintenance: A Music Educator’s Guide to Freeing Stuck Slides

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Mastering Clarinet Maintenance: Step-by-Step Clarinet Pad Replacement

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DIY Clarinet Cork Replacement: A Comprehensive Guide for Music Educators

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Essential Clarinet Troubleshooting Tips: The Ultimate Music Teacher’s Guide

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