Eric Jao Professional DJ | Founder of Mix Major | Co-Creator of the Electronic Music ELEMENTS Curriculum | K-8 Electronic Music Production Teacher In 2016, I had over two decades of DJ experience, but was just one year into teaching music production to K-12.  I was brought in to teach a semester-long class to 10 middle schoolers.  Minutes into that first class, I realized: teaching is just like DJing. Four kids on my right understand every word I’m saying.  They’re jus

Specifying, funding and installing music labs is no easy feat. However, using them to teach takes an even more robust plan… (The second of a four-part series on keyboard labs)

Bob Habersat Commercial Music Educator, Curriculum Developer, & Consultant | Co-Founder of Shedthemusic | Co-Creator of Electronic Music Elements Bob Habersat (middle) receiving the 2026 Mike Kovins TI:ME Teacher of the Year Award, presented by Walt Straiton (R.), KORG SoundTree Director of Education (L. Michael McCready, TI:ME) I’m a high school choir, music production, and guitar teacher from Illinois. The last week of January marks the pilgrimage that Illinois music educat

Take a look at these five new KORG USA products that debuted at the 2026 NAMM Show. All new products are now available on our KORG Educator Collection site! Get your educator discount code and apply it at at checkout. Shop today for yourself or your classroom!

Sharon Selinger, Band Program Director, Music Production Teacher, Digital Music Librarian at Pine Crest School, FL - When I think about great leaders, I think about the commitment they’ve made to do better, be better, and to keep on keeping on until they’re happy with the outcome. It’s that same perseverance, drive, and determination I’ve found in myself.

Nu:Tekt DIY Synthesizer Kits and a Recap of KORG Synthesizer & Workstation Month

Experience the future of music education at Long Island University's state-of-the-art Music Tech Lab, powered by the latest Korg GEC5...

Matt Vanacoro Department Coordinator, Bedford Central School District , Bedford, NY The Bedford Central School District was able to...

Justin Francis Music Teacher, Los Nietos School District, Whittier, CA Music students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary School with their new SoundKEY keyboards and GEC5 lab. It has been an incredible adventure to champion the design of a new instrumental program in a district that hasn’t had music offered to their schools. My name is Justin Francis and I am implementing the Korg GEC5 Keyboard Lab as a big part of our District Music Program. One of the features that really intrigu