American String Teacher (AST)

American String Teacher is a quarterly professional journal dedicated to the advancement of string music teaching and performance. Launched in 1951, the journal functions as the flagship publication of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), the largest organization in the United States devoted to string educators and performers. With quarterly issues distributed as a member benefit, AST combines educational content, practical pedagogy, and artistic insight to support educators at all levels — from K-12 orchestra directors and pre-collegiate studio teachers to university faculty and conducting professionals. Content includes feature articles that explore innovative techniques and approaches to string teaching, teaching tips that provide ready-to-use classroom and studio strategies, and music reviews that assess method books, scores, recordings, and educational materials relevant to the string community. AST also reports on association news and industry developments, connecting readers with professional opportunities and events. The journal’s interdisciplinary content bridges music education, performance practice, and curriculum development, helping teachers integrate artistic excellence with effective pedagogy. With SAGE producing the journal in partnership with ASTA, AST is widely accessible online and in print, supporting a vibrant network of educators and performers dedicated to enriching string education and performance standards.

American String Teacher (AST) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Education Music, Feature articles on teaching strategies and artistic practice, eaching tips for K-12, pre-collegiate, collegiate educators, Music reviews (pedagogical and performance literature), Association and industry news, Resources for classroom, private studios, ensembles , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0003-1313, E-ISSN: 2515-4842, Established: 1951,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE