Endorsed Teacher Trainers
FAME-Endorsed Teacher Trainers are highly experienced and deeply committed music educators who have been formally approved by the Feierabend Association for Music Education (FAME) to lead official certification courses in First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege. These trainers play a vital role in expanding access to the Feierabend approach by equipping other teachers with the skills, understanding, and inspiration to bring tuneful, beatful, and artful teaching to their own students.
To become endorsed, candidates must first complete certification in First Steps in Music, Conversational Solfege Levels 1 & 2, and Conversational Solfege Upper Levels. They are then invited to apprentice for one to two weeks in a summer certification course, working alongside Dr. John Feierabend or another experienced FAME-Endorsed Teacher Trainer. This apprenticeship serves as a practicum experience, where candidates observe, assist, and refine their ability to present and model the pedagogy with clarity and fidelity.
Upon successful completion, the candidate is formally endorsed by FAME and authorized to lead certification courses independently. Endorsed Teacher Trainers are added to a FAME-maintained directory that connects schools, organizations, and individuals seeking high-quality training in Feierabend’s music education methods.
In addition to leading certification courses, FAME-Endorsed Teacher Trainers often present workshops and sessions at schools, universities, and professional conferences. They are recognized leaders within the FAME community and frequently contribute to forums, newsletters, and the Biennial FAME Conference. Their work helps sustain the integrity of the Feierabend approach while adapting it to meet the needs of today’s music educators and learners.
FAME-Endorsed Teacher Trainers are more than presenters—they are mentors, collaborators, and advocates for joyful, musical learning.