For New Music Teachers, I recommend...

     For new music teachers, I highly recommend Aspiring to Excel: Leadership Initiatives for Music Educators by Kenneth R. Raessler.  It was a required reading for me at the University of Florida, and I am so glad it was -- every music teacher needs to read this book!  Thank you, Dr. Russell Robinson!

     This book is an incredible resource on how to start and build your music program, be it at the elementary, middle, high school, or even college level!  He also gives wonderful insight on why it is important to recognize your role as a leader within the education system and how you can use your role to make a difference in your schools and communities.

You can get the book on Amazon by hovering over the link here.