Research Articles

  • Reimagining the Creative Journey: Trombonists in the Post-COVID Multimodal Landscape

    July 2023

    Global Institute for Music Research | International Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership

  • Navigating the Post-COVID Creative Landscape: The Journey of Trombonists and the Role of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    October 2023

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A. Applied Trombone Professor Florida Atlantic University

    José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Program Director of Music Business & Entrepreneurship University of Florida.

    International Trombone Association ITA Journal

  • The Artful Entrepreneur | Strategies for Visualizing, Conceiving, Believing, and Achieving

    January 16, 2024

    NAfME Member José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A. Florida Atlantic University

    NAfME Research Articles Blog

  • THE DYNAMIC BLEND Latin American trombonists are shaping the global music landscape with resilience and adaptability.

    April 2024

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University

    José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. University of Florida

    Domingo Pagliuca, M.M. Boston Brass

    International Trombone Association ITA Journal

  • The H.E.A.R.T. Model for Inspiring Growth through Experiential Learning and Resilience in Music Education

    April 2024

    NAfME Members:

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University

    José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida

    NAfME Research Articles Blog

  • Thriving Amidst AI: The Trombonist's Guide to Authenticity, Quality Content, Brand Identity, and Personal Connections

    July 2024

    José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. University of Florida

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A. Florida Atlantic University

    International Trombone Association ITA Journal

  • Knowing When to Move On: A Guide for Music Educators

    February 2025

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University

    José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida

    NAfME Research Articles Blog

  • Transforming Higher Education: Intercultural Arts Entrepreneurship as a Blueprint for Career-Ready Curricula

    April 2025

    José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., University of Florida

    Eftihia Arkoudis, D.M.A., University of Florida

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University

    Creativity & Commerce Journal | Advancing Research in Creative Entrepreneurship

  • Tangible Inspiration: Why Example Outshines Empty Influence

    April 2025

    José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University

    FFlat Books

  • New Bridge Builders: Inspire Shift — A Manifesto for the Creative EntrepreneurList Item

    April 2025

    José Leonardo León, D.M.A., Florida Atlantic University

    José Valentino Ruiz, PhD., University of Florida

    Creativity & Commerce Journal | Advancing Research in Creative Entrepreneurship