Article of the Year

Established in 1989, the American Music Teacher Article of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contributions to MTNA's professional journal. The twelve members of the AMT Editorial Committee select an article from those written expressly for AMT and printed during a calendar year. Articles are judged on the basis of the quality of writing and relative importance of the subject matter.

• 2013—"Sight-Reading Strategies For The Beginning And Intermediate Piano Student: A Fresh Look At A Familiar Topic"
• 2012—"Preparing Students For Vibrant Classical Sonatina Performances Using Rote Exercises"
• 2011—"Should Music Lessons Be Fun?"
• 2010—"Keeping the Beat: How to Teach Classical Piano Students to Play with a Jazz Band"
• 2009—"Embracing New Music"
• 2008—"Reversing the Pyramid"
• 2007—"The Art of Listening with Depth, Udnerstanding, Flow and Imagery"
• 2005—"Essential Skills for Promoting a Lifelong Love of Music and Music Making"
• 2004—"Emerging Trends and Issues in the Music Profession"
• 2003—"Where the Sidewalk Ends"
• 2002—"Cross-Cultural Communication in the Music Studio"
• 2001—"The Music Making and Wellness Project"
• 2000—"Risking Aunt Rhody"