Articles

SBO - 2022 Best Tools for Schools at NAMM

Article examining the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) best technology and instrument tools for music educators at the 2022 NAMM Convention.
This article is applicable for all levels.

SBO - 2023 Best Tools for Schools at NAMM

Article examining the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) best technology and instrument tools for music educators at the 2023 NAMM Convention.
This article is applicable for all levels.

SBO - 2024 Best Tools for Schools at NAMM

Article examining the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) best technology and instrument tools for music educators at the 2024 NAMM Convention.
This article is applicable for all levels.

SBO - “Testing 1, 2, 3.” Choosing the Best Microphone for Your Classroom

One of the most popular gear being discussed for classrooms right now is microphones. They often come in a variety of sizes, price points and wield quite a list of necessary (and unnecessary) features. Whether you’re outfitting a whole music tech lab or a few practice rooms, it’s important to consider classroom proof components like build quality, polar pattern, noise reduction, portability, sound quality and ease of use. USB microphones have come a long way from their plastic-on-a-post predecessors.
This article is applicable for all levels.

SBO - 2025 Best Tools for Schools at NAMM

Article examining the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) best technology and instrument tools for music educators at the 2025 NAMM Convention.
This article is applicable for all levels.

SBO - Level Up! Intermediate Techniques for Soundtrap, Bandlab and Garageband Creation

This article introduces music educators to more advanced techniques in Soundtrap, Bandlab, and Garageband.
This article is applicable for grades 5-12.

SBO - Ableton Live and Our Hanover Music Production Showcase

Article for music educators discussing secondary level music production and engineering showcase for Hanover Public School District.
The publication is applicable for secondary level grades 5-8.

SBO - Using Boom in the Classroom! An Overview of Audio Interfaces for Educators

This article explores the use of audio interfaces in the music classroom, including a detailed overview of it's functions and purpose, as well as applications to enhance instruction and pedagogy.
This article is applicable for grades K-12.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.