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Every music teacher knows that our classrooms are anything but typical. Between instruments, movement, and sound, we manage some of the most dynamic learning spaces in education. That’s what makes teaching music so rewarding, but also what makes classroom management especially challenging.
To help, Music Workshop has created a brand-new 4-hour Professional Development course: Classroom Management for Music Educators – a practical, music-centered guide designed specifically for teachers like you.
Why Classroom Management Looks Different in the Music Room
Generic classroom management advice doesn’t always fit a room full of drums, xylophones, and energetic students. This course takes a fresh, music-specific approach to building calm, structure, and flow—without losing the creativity and joy that make your classroom special.
What You’ll Learn
Build Routines That Work for Music
Create systems for transitions, instrument setup, and expectations that keep your class running smoothly.
Foster a Positive Learning Culture
Encourage respect, teamwork, and engagement through relationships that inspire participation.
Manage Behavior with Empathy
Use positive reinforcement and clear expectations to guide student behavior without disrupting your lesson.
Real World Strategies
You’ll walk away with tools to help you spend less time managing behavior and more time making music.
Support Every Learner
Learn inclusive techniques that help every student feel successful in your classroom.
Each section includes expert insights and reflective activities that help you adapt the strategies to your own teaching context.
Designed for Busy Educators
We know your schedule is packed. That’s why this 4-hour, self-paced online course fits wherever you can find time – during planning periods, on weekends, or between rehearsals. Upon completion, you’ll earn a certificate of completion that may count toward professional development hours or continuing education credit, depending on your district or state requirements.
Created by and for Music Teachers
Music Workshop’s Professional Development catalog is built to support educators with courses that blend musical passion and professional growth. Alongside our Music for Well-Being and Teacher Well-Being offerings, this new course provides the foundational classroom tools every music educator needs to thrive.
Classroom management isn’t about control – it’s about creating an environment where creativity and learning can truly shine.
Explore and enroll in “Classroom Management for Music Educators” today at musicworkshop.org/professional-development
Bring calm, consistency, and confidence to your classroom—and keep the music playing.