Music Teachers

It's quite fascinating to read about the lives of prominent composers of the past. There's always something new to discover about them; their childhood, the struggles they had to overcome, their body of work and the friendships they formed during their lifetime. Here we will get to know several noteworthy composers and the distinguished mentors...

Resources for music teachers to use in their classroom.

You're a new music teacher and feeling extremely excited about having your first music class. Are you ready? Here are several pointers to keep in mind before you enter your class.

There are various approaches used by educators when it comes to teaching music. Here are four of the most popular music education methods.

A directory of music teachers for the music education website of About.Com.

If you're a music teacher/instructor, fill out this form so that your services will be searchable by students near your area.

More information on the music educator John Curwen and the Curwen handsigns.

Information on the pianist and composer Charles Hanon.

Profile of the well-known music teacher Theodor Leschetizky.

A resource of links to grants for music teachers and music schools.

A list of possible careers for those interested in music education.

An interview with electric guitar virtuoso Tom Hess.

Hellene Hiner is a music educator who founded a developmental music program called "Soft Mozart". She is also the director of the "Do Re Mi Fa Soft" company, which has been approved by the State Board of Educator Certification as a provider of Continuing Professional Education activities.

An interview with Marty Laster, violin player, teacher and composer.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play the harp? Find inspiration through this interview with harpist Sylvia Woods.

A website which connects teachers to current or potential students and offers other helpful tools such as articles, forums and more.

A companion website to the book The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness by author and music professor Gerald Klickstein.

Matches students with teachers so you can take music lessons in the privacy of your own home, or at the instructor's studio. Students will be taught by professional musicians who've graduated from reputable schools. Their music teachers have performed with some of the nation's prestigious symphonies.

The Tutor Pages offers a free copy of their eBook Tutoring: The Complete Guide. It gives valuable insight for those who are interested in becoming a private tutor in the UK as well as tips on becoming effective teachers. The website also offers other helpful resources for both students and teachers.

A list of teachers all over the globe who uses the Suzuki Method of teaching.

Kevin Ure is a professional musician and composer who offers online lessons for those who want to study music composition. His website has links to his music, blog and other helpful resources.

A searchable database of music teachers in Australia.

Tutors around the world in electric, acoustic, bass and classical guitar.

A directory of teachers and instructors around the world. A good site where you can search by instrument and genre among others.

A website where music teachers and instructors can advertise their services. People interested in taking music lessons can access the database for free and search for qualified instructors.

Database of teachers in Australia.

Searchable database of instructors in the UK.

A nicely done site that offers a searchable database of teachers around the world. You can search by name, instrument, state or country.

A directory of MTNA certified teachers. You can search by state, instrument and/or zip.

A nationwide service that matches students with teachers for music, dance, singing, art, and acting.