How, What, & Why – a practical web series for young and future music educators, presented by Yamaha. Mind the Gap is especially helpful for music education majors whose student teaching experience was impacted by the novel coronavirus.District administrators, music educators, principals, and fine arts administrators from districts around the country will make up the panels in each session.Topics throughout the series will include: Rehearsal Pacing/SequencingClassroom managementProgramming with contemporary issues in mindInterviewingFirst-year teacher challengesCommissioning ComposersArts/Music Advocacy (Social Emotional Learning)Philosophy of Music EducationNon-musical challenges facing first-year teachersWe hope this series will help student teachers “mind the gap” between their first classroom experience and student teaching amid COVID-19, and find support through the guidance of a network of mentor music educators.