Music Education Resources

NFHS has published comprehensive information regarding the various roles within the music industry offering a wide range of opportunities. By exploring personal interests and pursuing further education or specialized training in music, arts administration, or related fields, individuals can discover fulfilling and rewarding careers.

24/7 Artists helps indie artists gain access, ownership, and support of their music by offering tools, education, and community with fellow artists. Check out their workshops, resources, command center, and network for more.

Splice is music creation platform that offers a library of royalty-free sounds, sample packs, loops, presents, plugins, and Splice Studio. Use Splice in the Classroom as an educator to unlock tools for students to use with their digital audio workstations and create their own sounds – claim student access here.

The association known as NAfME has been advocating for music education for over 100 years and offers memberships, classroom resources, and various ways to engage in music education in your community. Visit the Grassroots Action Center for resources to advocate for arts education policy and funding at the state and federal levels.

MuseFlow is an immersive piano learning app that helps you master sight reading and stay in flow. With endless music and adaptive challenges, you learn by playing, not repeating. Every session feels fun & fresh. No limits. No boredom.

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.