RESOURCES
Free PDFs for Music Teachers
Resource Recommendations
Professional Organizations to Consider
Additional Resources
My Top Ten!
Here are my top ten teaching tips that have helped me level-up my experience as an educator throughout the years.
String Ensemble Favorites
After 15 years of teaching I have 15 favorite string ensemble pieces that I keep returning to. These personal and student favorites are organized by level for quick reference!
I serve as Associate Director of Red Wing Academy, a four-day intensive camp held every summer in the Shenandoah Valley. The camp leads up to a performance on stage with the Steel Wheels at Red Wing Roots Music Festival. RWA is open to violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, mandolin and banjo students.
Red Wing Academy
Professional Organizations to Consider
American String Teacher’s Assoc.
A great resource for string teachers of all levels in both studio and classroom settings.
Suzuki Assoc. of the Americas
Learn about the Suzuki Method and its incredible support for Students, Teachers, and Parents.
National Assoc. for Music Education
Support for music teachers in all areas at every level.
Especially helpful for teachers at smaller schools who end up in multiple areas (choral, instrumental, etc.)
Midwest Clinic
Int’l Band & Orchestra Convention
Workshops/Seminars & Concerts
Held every December in Chicago
Midwest was an accessible and affordable lifeline for me as a young teacher and continues to be something I look forward to.
Additional Resources
These ladies were incredible resources for me as I built this website!
Jade Valcarcel
Graphic Design & Branding ~~~ cjadedesign@gmail.com
Joy Uzaragga
Elementary Educator & Photographer