Music Education Resources

The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) provides the professional network, community, and resources for teachers and musicians in the choral arts. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy. Check out the ACDA World of Resources!

Music Inclusion Hub (MIH) is a holistic suite of educational materials for students and educators. Designed to increase access to culturally responsive education content, MIH includes educational videos, original music compositions and arrangements, interactive databases, and curriculum guides.

Melodician is a free chord reference – no sign-up, no log-in, no ads. Every chord has its own page with interactive diagrams, real recorded audio, finger positions, and alternative positions for every level of learner. Check out the ukulele hub and the piano hub!

Rising Tide partners with an inclusive network of artists, educators and organizations to raise awareness for Black, Brown, Indigenous and Asian creators in music education and throughout the creative economy. Explore collections of new music for youth and collegiate musicians as commissioned or curated by experts.

The Creative Educators Network (formerly known as AME Institute) equips educators with the tools and training they need to empower the next generation of our creative workforce, to strengthen the pipeline from public education to the creative industries.

Electronic Music Elements is a music production curriculum suite that makes music production easy and accessible for grades 4–12. Elements non-performance-based approach removes creative barriers, emphasizing problem-solving and career centered applications.

Young Producers Group offers industry-aligned, standards-based music tech curricula. YPG’s innovative approach provides educators with time-saving resources, professional development and hands-on support to bring cutting-edge music technology into the classroom.

Save The Music’s partner for elementary musical instruments and world-class retailer, West Music has a variety of digital classroom resources, online professional development including courses and materials, and in-person workshops and events for educators.

Music for All provides ensemble experiences, hands-on opportunities for individual student performance training and growth, and teacher professional development. An advocacy to build and sustain school music programs, see the resource center like Teaching SEL Through Music podcast.

Mr. Henry’s Music World provides high-quality elementary music education videos and lesson resources for music teachers, students, and families. The mission is to offer top-notch general music and piano education videos for kids and teachers.

The Apple Education Community is a professional learning hub designed for educators who use Apple technology. Find helpful resources for any skill level — from quick tutorials to inspirational ideas. And grow in this collaborative space as you connect with peers and experts for advice, shared stories, and more.