Music Education Resources

Music Workshop empowers educators with high-quality, culturally responsive music education resources. The free curriculum engages students through diverse musical traditions, artists, and genres. Check out the sponsored, no-cost professional development courses focused on music and well-being to support teachers’ growth and classroom impact.

Advocacy is the key to sustaining and growing music education nationwide. By working together, we can transform these challenges into opportunities for every student. Save The Music is proud to be a member of the Music IS Education Coalition.

Explore a world of rhythm with Latin Percussion and its partners. Hone your percussion knowledge and techniques with the free collection of artist-instructed videos on LP Rhythmology; find an accessible curriculum of lessons, courses, and loops on CongaChops.com; and get to drumming by playing and learning from the best on Drum Channel.

In 2014, NAfME developed the new National Core Music Standards and participated with a coalition of national arts, education, and media arts organizations to develop the new Core Arts Standards. The music standards were updated to meet specific needs of teachers and students in specialized subjects of K-12 music education.

An original STM blog explains a brief history of this beloved musical genre, introduces the instrumentation that gives mariachi music its distinctive sound, and explores the characteristics of a traditional Mexican mariachi band.

The Music Pathways is a free, innovative resource designed to illuminate lesser-known corners of music history using the sounds available in the label’s iconic catalog.

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) presented resources and webinars aimed at helping young music creators to learn about the business side of the music industry, including copyrights and licensing processes.

Choral tips and free warm-up music tracks are available for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced choruses. Inspire your choir at the top of rehearsal with these resources.

El Sistema USA® works to ensure every child has access to high-quality music education that celebrates their voice and potential, by supporting a national network of organizations & educators.

1500 Sound Academy strives to produce passionate sound creators through mentorship and professional development. The state-of-the-art music school offers comprehensive courses in Music Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Mixing, Music Business, and Artist Branding to aspiring professionals.

The Well Dunn Foundation provides inclusive and equitable experiences to students who exhibit talent and passion that helps them realize their aspirations to work in the music and entertainment industry.

The Digilogue is a diverse music and tech community of creators and industry professionals. They curate conversations and programming around industry education, career resources, and artist discovery content.