Words of Advice
Hear from successful music educators about what you should be doing now to prepare for the classroom, and everything they wish they knew before their first day of teaching.
What words of wisdom can you offer to guide a future music teacher in creating a positive and effective learning environment for students?
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Gigs, Jobs, and Careers
Get experience while in school, or look for your first teaching job with the help from the resources below. We want to help connect musicians and educators. Join our teaching network or let us know what you're searching for so we can lend a hand.
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Professional Organizations
Joining professional organizations is essential for creating a strong network and making an impact in the field. Join thousands of members nationwide to create quality music experiences for students and stay connected through professional conferences.
NAFME - National Association for Music Education
SCSBOA - Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association
CMEA - California Music Education Association
MTNA - Music Teachers National Association
ISME - International Society for Music Education
ASTA - American String Teacher Association
ACDA - American Choral Directors Association
ABOUT US
Bertrand's Music carries a wide selection of instruments from the most reputable manufacturers in the industry. We have the best rental benefits in Southern California and offer skilled repair and sales for band and orchestra instruments, guitars, ukuleles, accessories, sheet music and much more.
Are you a band director or music educator? We offer school discounts and special partnerships with school music programs. Give Bertrand's Music the chance to earn your business and we can save you HUNDREDS! Bertrand's Music also offers competitive bid prices on everything we carry, even compared to the big national chains! Ask one of our Educational Services Representatives for a quote!