Music Teachers Change Lives Every Day.
Every lesson taught, every rehearsal directed, every ensemble led, every student encouraged, and every musical breakthrough matters.
Music teachers do far more than teach notes, rhythms, and performances. They help students develop confidence, creativity, discipline, perseverance, collaboration, and an appreciation for beauty that can last a lifetime.
Music education strengthens people.
And because music education strengthens people, supporting those who teach music is one of the most important investments we can make.
The Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education exists to encourage, equip, and connect music teachers who believe in that mission.
The Dennis Frayne Approach
to Music Education
A clear, creative, and joyful way to teach and learn music
Founded by Dr. Dennis Frayne
A Thoughtful Approach to Music Teaching
The Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education brings together years of teaching, writing, and work with students into a clear and practical framework.
It is centered on clarity, thoughtful sequencing, sound- and sight-based learning, embracing classical, folk, and popular music traditions, joy and confidence-building, and creating a healthy and engaging experience for every student.
When learning is clear and connected, students develop confidence naturally, and progress becomes more meaningful and sustainable.
The Dennis Frayne Approach also focused on helping teachers build healthy, happy, and successful teaching careers and lives.
A Complete System for Teaching and Learning
The Approach
The Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education is a connected philosophy of music education that helps teachers teach with greater confidence, clarity, and joy so every student can build a lifelong relationship with music.
The Association
The Dennis Frayne Association for Music Education is a professional community where music teachers find connection, encouragement, and support as they build rewarding, lifelong careers.
The Ascent
The Ascent is a rigorous and rewarding journey of musical growth that challenges, motivates, and celebrates learners of every age and ability through meaningful demonstrations of comprehensive musicianship.
For Teachers
Teachers who engage with The Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education develop a greater sense of clarity and direction in their teaching.
Lessons become more connected and purposeful, and students respond with increased confidence and understanding.
clearer lesson structure and sequencing
practical strategies for real teaching situations
deeper understanding of how students learn music
a more confident and consistent teaching experience
Dennis Frayne Association Membership
Membership provides access to organized ideas, practical tools, and direct support for teaching.
organized and searchable library of writings
private teacher community with direct interaction
support for real teaching challenges
access to and discounts on Presto! It’s Music Magic materials
Certification in The Dennis Frayne Approach
Certification is designed to connect directly to real teaching, with immediate application in lessons.
Level 1 includes:
core principles of the approach
music lesson sequencing and structure
musicianship and practical skills for musician-teachers
working with diverse learners and mixed groupings of learners
classroom management strategies
a music teacher’s life that includes a fulfilling and rewarding career
an introduction to The Dennis Frayne Ascent lifetime music achievement, honors, and awards program
guided use of Presto! It’s Piano Magic, Book 1 curriculum
A Clear and Connected Way to Teach Music
Music teaching becomes more effective when it is grounded in clarity, thoughtful structure, and meaningful experience.
The Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education offers a way to teach that is both practical and deeply connected to how students learn.
