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Awesome Music Ed

Getting Started

Welcome to Awesome Music Ed! Whether you are a veteran music educator, a fresh-faced student teacher, or a private instructor, this site is designed to be your one-stop hub for the best resources in the profession.

What is Awesome Music Ed?

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Awesome Music Ed is a community-driven, open-source project dedicated to curating and organizing the best tools and information for music educators. Our mission is to provide a list of high-quality, curated resources for music educators of all ages.

How to Explore

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The project is organized into several key categories, which you can find in the sidebar:

  • Tools: Software and apps for communication, program management, and classroom use.
  • Pedagogy: Resources for curriculum development and instructional strategies.
  • Books: A list of literature significant to music education and career growth.
  • Podcasts: Audio resources for learning on the go.
  • Advocacy: Tools and information to help you promote and defend your music program.
  • Organizations: Links to state and national professional associations.

Finding What You Need

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  1. Use the Sidebar: All categories are neatly nested to help you drill down into specific areas of study.
  2. Search: Use the search bar at the top of the page (or press Ctrl+K) to quickly find a specific tool or organization.

Get Involved

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This list is only as good as the community that builds it! If you know of a resource that should be here—or if you find a link that needs updating—please let us know.

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Awesome Music Ed is an open-source project. If you find these resources helpful, consider supporting the continued hosting and curation of this list. Your contribution goes directly towards keeping this project alive and accessible for the music education community.