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D’Addario Educational Outreach Program
Inspire your students, streamline lesson planning, and elevate the classroom experience, with D'Addario's 100% free Educational Outreach Program.
Workshops
Music educators can expand their expertise through professional development, in-service training, and specialized woodwind and orchestral methods clinics designed to equip the next generation of teachers. Students aged 11-18 can develop their woodwind skills, refine their fiddle playing, explore performance techniques, and more - all through a series of hands-on workshops led by elite educators and musicians.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Each clinic is led by an experienced player with a passion for sharing their knowledge with the next generation of musicians.
TAILORED LEARNING
Sessions are customized to meet the needs of your students.
FREE AND ACCESSIBLE
Each clinic is offered at no cost and are also available virtually
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
Clinic participants will get access to a promo code and exclusive D’Addario rewards following the event.
TESTIMONIALS
"This workshop was so professionally done. Better than some of the conferences! Thank you!"
“D’Addario has been an invaluable partner as we work towards designing new programs to inspire and excite the next generation of musicians. Their team of clinicians have prepared and presented outstanding workshops that are able to reach students at every level, helping to inspire a lasting and positive change in our schools music program.”
"Thank you all again for your dedication to our profession, by investing in our future with everything you do for our state"
Woodwinds Clinic Options
Pressure Proof: How to Practice for Peak Performance (Elizabeth Rosinbum)
Help your students face their fear and take the stage with confidence. This workshop provides practical strategies for effective practice, stress management, and dealing with performance anxiety.
From the Neck Up: Building Better Woodwind Fundamentals (Kyle Jones)
Students will explore essential techniques for improving tone, articulation, and breath support across a variety of woodwind instruments. And Educators will learn techniques to enhance their students’ performance and build a stronger section.
D’Addario Woodwinds Method Program
This comprehensive session will cover the fundamentals of woodwind instruments, tailored for beginners or mixed-skill-level groups. Teachers will learn new techniques to build confidence and ability throughout their classrooms.
Finding Your Sound: Improving Retention Through Sound Exploration (Gary Paulo)
This clinic will help students find their unique musical voice, making learning more exciting, and empowering, than ever before. As their love for music grows, so will their commitment to their education.
Start with Success: Instilling Beginning Clarinet Fundamentals (Aileen Razey)
Educators will not only set beginner clarinetists up for success with techniques that build tone, technique, and confidence, but will walk away with the tools and strategies they need to create a standout section.
Orchestral Clinic Options
Fiddle Fun (Melissa Brun)
This workshop will introduce students to foundational techniques, rhythmic bowing, dynamic melodies, and creative expression – all designed to help them build confidence and find their playing style.
Emotions Matter (Melissa Brun)
In this clinic, students will experience the emotional power of music, learn to connect deeply with their instruments, and use music to explore their feelings and express themselves like never before.
Trauma-Informed Music Classrooms (Nicole Melrose)
Taught in a safe and supportive learning environment, students will learn to express themselves, heal, and thrive, through music. Educators will take away practical tools to build emotional growth and connection in their classrooms.
Recruitment and Retention for Title I Schools (Nicole Melrose)
Discover practical strategies to gain and retain students, as well as innovative approaches to building strong, sustainable music programs, even in underfunded schools.
Beyond the Score: Jazz Improvisation for Full Orchestra (Sue Buzzard)
Introduce your orchestra students to jazz improvisation techniques, helping them develop creativity and flexibility – the kind of skills that will benefit them in the classroom, onstage, and beyond.
Orchestral Strings 101 (All Orchestral Clinicians)
In this comprehensive session, students will cover the fundamentals of orchestral strings, tailored for beginners or mixed-skill-level groups. And instructors will walk away with enhanced tools to support students at any level.
Resource Library
Explore an ever-growing library of tools, guides, and other teaching resources - all designed to support you and your students on their musical journey.
D'ADDARIO PLAYERS CIRCLE
PLAY MORE, EARN MORE
This isn't some punch card. This is Players Circle, your passport into a world of rewards, opportunities, and free gear that's always play-as-you-go.
This isn't some punch card. This is Players Circle, your passport into a world of rewards, opportunities, and free gear that's always play-as-you-go.
FIND YOUR GEAR
STRING FINDER
String Finder uses advanced technology, powered by decades of expertise, to find the right strings for you.
DRUMHEAD FINDER
Whether you’re a rock drummer or in the marching band, Drumhead Finder will point you to the best Evans option for you.
REED FINDER
With just a few simple questions, Reed Finder will find the perfect saxophone or clarinet reed for you.