Elementary Music Summit®: January Refresh Draws Over 4,500 Educators for Transformative Professional Development

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Elementary Music Summit®: January Refresh Draws Over 4,500 Educators for Transformative Professional Development

Columbus, OH – January 30, 2025 – The 2025 Elementary Music Summit®: January Refresh wrapped up on January 26th, marking another milestone in content-specific professional development for elementary music educators worldwide. With an impressive 4,521 attendees, this virtual event provided an accessible, engaging, and high-impact learning experience for music teachers eager to enhance their instruction and build stronger, more inclusive classrooms.

Designed to equip educators with practical strategies and community support, the January Refresh offered a dynamic lineup of expert-led sessions, hands-on resources, and an interactive learning environment. Attendees hailed the event as one of the most valuable and accessible professional development opportunities available to music educators today.

"I joined in with the summit all the way from Australia. I loved the idea of connecting with like-minded music teachers from the US and around the world. The accessibility and affordability of the summit was an absolute winner!"

"This music PD is as good as any of the Music Educators (State and National) conferences, if not better. The presenters understand how to make a session interesting, and the 'Take Aways' and positivity of the community are enormous!"

"This was one of the most useful PDs I’ve been to in a while. It was way more affordable than my local state conference, and with the All-Access Pass, I will be able to revisit the lessons and information. This has been such a wonderful experience!"

A core feature of the event was its commitment to accessibility and affordability, ensuring that all educators—regardless of their location or budget—could access high-quality professional development. The All-Access Pass, which grants extended access to session replays and additional resources, was widely praised for its flexibility, allowing attendees to revisit lessons on their own schedule.

"This online conference was the best and easiest conference I’ve been to in a while. The affordable price and ability to participate from home made it perfect for my schedule and budget."

Hosted by That Music Teacher, LLC, the Elementary Music Summit® continues to set the standard for music education conferences, proving that professional development can be both impactful and inclusive. As educators worldwide prepare to implement fresh ideas and strategies in their classrooms, the success of the 2025 January Refresh underscores the vital role of ongoing support and community in music education.

For more information about the Elementary Music Summit® and future events, visit www.thatmusicteacher.com/summit.

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Bryson Tarbet
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