American String Teacher Journal

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The award-winning American String Teacher (AST) journal is published quarterly, keeping members up to date on the string profession through feature articles, teaching tips, music reviews, and association and industry news. It is available to ASTA members as a benefit of membership—the annual subscription price is included in membership dues. Non-members may purchase subscriptions and single issue copies of the journal through SAGE Publishing.


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ASTA is now partnering with SAGE Publishing to produce American String Teacher. SAGE is a leading international provider of innovative, high-quality content. The partnership with SAGE provides better online access to ASTA journals, makes it easier to search articles, and increases the accessibility of these resources to the string community.

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Purchasing American String Teacher


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American String Teacher Submissions


AST offers a prime platform for publication, reaching our more than 6,000 members four times a year. A number of opportunities for submissions are offered, including articles, reviews, and advertising. Learn more at the links below and submit something today!

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