Coles, D. X., & Wright, S. E. (2026). Resonant voices in the borderland: The teacher-researcher experience amid cultural and political turbulence in music education. Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 25(3), 84–106. https://doi.org/10.22176/act25.3.84 

Mancuso, R., & Coles, D. X. (2026). Utility vs. authenticity: Exploring teacher perceptions of AI-generated podcasts on culturally rich topics. Current Issues in Education, 27(2). https://doi.org/10.14507/cie.vol27iss2.2415

Coles, D. X., Vex, L., & Gao, P. (2026, April). Gamification in the early childhood music classroom: Empowering young English language learners through play. Teaching Music, 33(4), 18–21.

Hu, E., & Coles, D.X. (2026). Undergraduate Jazz Pedagogy: Investigating Student and Recent Graduate Perceptions. Jazz Education in Research and Practice 7(1), 63-78. https://dx.doi.org/10.2979/jerp.00015.

Coles, D. X., & Weatherly, K. I. C. H. (2026). The Cypher as Pedagogy: Hip-Hop and the Practice of Belonging. Journal of General Music Education, 39(3), 47-50. https://doi.org/10.1177/27527646251390909

Coles, D. X. (2026). Green Corners: Discreet Dignity and Food Justice in Our Hallway. About Campus: Enriching the Student Learning Experience, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10864822261420161 

Weatherly, K. I. C. H., & Coles, D. X. (2026). “A Mastery of Messiness”: Collaborative pedagogy and teacher-becoming in a music production class. Teaching and Teacher Education, 171(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2025.105318 

Weikle, E.M., & Coles, D.X. (2025). Student interest, engagement, and behavior: Investigations of teacher perspectives and practices. Midwest Journal of Education, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.69670/mje.2.2.1 

McAfee, C. W., & Coles, D. X. (2025). Quantum Degrees of Formality in Learning Facilitation: Interrogating the Space Between Formal and Informal Learning. Journal of Educational Thought/Revue de la Pensée Educative, 58(2), 157-170. https://doi.org/10.55016/82741 

Coles, Drew X. (2025), Defying gravity in the classroom: A critical pedagogy for analysing Wicked: Part One. Journal of Popular Music Education, 9(2). 249–57, https://doi.org/10.1386/jpme_00167_1 

Coles, D. X., & Weatherly, K. I. C. H. (2025). The Cypher as Pedagogy: Hip-Hop and the Practice of Belonging. Journal of General Music Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/27527646251390909

Coles, D. X., & Miller, M. (2025). More Necessary than Ever: Portfolio Careers in Music as a way of Adapting to the Current Economic Paradigm. College Music Symposium, 65(2). The College Music Society. https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2025.65.sr.11695 

Coles, D. X., Mancuso, R., & Gunther, J. (2025). A spectrum of resistance to innovation: how educators conceptualize and implement technology. Educator Perspectives, 5(1), 4-19. Angelo State University. 

Coles, D. X., & Hoyne, A. (2025). Philanthropy, class, and cultural hegemony in music education. Journal of Academic Freedom, 16(1), American Association of University Professors.

Miller, M., & Coles, D. X. (2025, October). A Follow Up: “New to the Field-Now What? A Roundtable Discussion for 1st Year Music Educators” NJMEA 2025. TEMPO!, 80(1), 40-41. New Jersey Music Educators Association.

Hawkins, I. D., & Coles, D. X. (2025). Unifying Band Practices: Fostering Community in Instrumental Ensembles. Music Educators Journal, 112(1), 24-29. https://doi.org/10.1177/00274321251366217

Coles, D. (2025). Zone of proximal development in adult avocational pianists. Piano Magazine. 17(2). 

Weikle, E., & Coles, D. (2025). Developing music-specific culturally responsive teaching professional development: an autoethnographic action research study. Journal of Teacher Development and Education, 3(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.29329/journalted.40 

Coles, D. X., George, J., & Miller. M. (2025). Three-Tier Pricing Model: Differentiation Based On Consumer Psychology, Market Positioning, and Added-Value Incentives. Teaching Notes: American Journal of Arts Management. 13(2). 

Coles, D. X., & Kalmanovitch, T. (2025). Reevaluating the Paradigm of Music Entrepreneurship in Conservatory-Style Institutions. College Music Symposium 65(1). The College Music Society. https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2025.65.fr.11666 

Coles, D. X., & Hu, E. (2025). Ecological Model of Student Artistic Development in Jazz Education: Career Implications. Music Educators Journal, 111(3), 37-43. https://doi.org/10.1177/00274321251315169

Gunther, J., & Coles, D. X. (2025, March). Amplifying Music Education: Three Perspectives on Access and Equity. CMEA Digital News, 29-35. Connecticut Music Educators Association.

Coles, D. X., & Miller, M. (2025). Principles of Music Entrepreneurship for Music Educators. the Louisiana Musician, 90(3), 22-24. Louisiana Music Educators Association.

Coles, D. X., Gunther, J., & Zane, C. (2024). In-Service and Pre-Service Teacher Perceptions of Music Technology Education: An Empirical Exploration of Divergences. Issues in Teacher Education, 33(2), 55–75. 

Coles, D. X., & Zane, C. (2024). Imperative duality of music teacher technological education. Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction, 4(1), Article 2.

Coles, D. X. (2024). How Important is a Student’s Practice Space? Harnessing Environmental Awareness. Utah Music Educators Journal 70(1), 22-23. Utah Music Educators Association.

Coles, D. X., & Zane, C. (2024). The uncanny valley in the music classroom: Perspectives on overcorrection. Journal of Music, Technology & Education, 16(1-2). https://doi.org/10.1386/jmte_00064_1

Miller. M., & Coles, D. X. (2024). Informing Gatekeepers: Training Our Students to Critically Consider ‘Who Needs To Know What About Them’. Teaching Notes: American Journal of Arts Management. 12(3). 

Coles, D. X. (2024, October). Music Classrooms as Emotional and Cognitive Processing Spaces. TEMPO!, 79(1), 18-19. New Jersey Music Educators Association.

Coles, D. X., & Gunther, J. (2024). Navigating the Intersections of Technology, Philosophy, and Pedagogical Practices. College Music Symposium 64(2). The College Music Society. https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2024.64.fr.11633

Coles, D. X., & Zane, C. (2024). Creating Spaces for Laptops in Music Education Classrooms: Enhancing Access and Opportunities. CMEA Magazine, 78(1), 8-9. California Music Educators Association.  

Rosen, R., & Coles, D. X. (2024, September). Opportunities for Connection: Strategies for Inclusive Music Education. CMEA Digital News, 14-17. Connecticut Music Educators Association.  

Wright, S. E., & Coles, D. X. (2024). Collaboratively-Oriented Classroom Policies in Music Education. Florida Music Director, 78(1), 20-24. Florida Music Education Association.  

Coles, D. X. (2024). Business Card Assignment: An Identity Exploration Artifact. Teaching Notes: American Journal of Arts Management. 12(2). 

Coles, D. X., & Reilly, M. (2024, June). The Essential Role of Feedback in Cultivating Flow in Teachers. CMEA Digital News, 13-17. Connecticut Music Educators Association.  

Coles, D. X., & Menard, L. (2024). The Mandorla Model: Toward Collaboration as Liberatory Pedagogy. Journal of Educational Thought. 57(1), 57-74. https://doi.org/10.55016/ojs/jet.v57i1.79414

Reilly, M., & Coles, D. X. (2024). Achieving and Maintaining Flow State in the Classroom: Steps for Success. Oregon Music Educator, 50-51. Oregon Music Educators Association.  

Hawkins, I. D., & Coles, D. X. (2024). Music Teacher Identities and Job Titles: Directors, Teachers, and Facilitators. The Maine Motif, 8(3), 9-11. Maine Music Educators Association. 

Coles, D. X. (2024). Songwriting in the city: our process in instilling ownership. School Music News, 87(4), 26-27. New York State School Music Association.  

Coles, D. X. (2023, November). A place for difficult but necessary conversations - the foundations of music education classroom. INform, 76(2), 18-19. Indiana Music Educators Association. 

Coles, D. X. (2023). CMS Forums Discussion: Leveraging the Chordie App to display harmonic and melodic information through screen sharing video conferencing platforms. College Music Symposium (Vol. 63, No. 2). The College Music Society. https://symposium.music.org/index.php/current-issue/item/11609-leveraging-the-chordie-app-to-display-harmonic-and-melodic-information-through-screen-sharing-video-conferencing-platforms

Coles, D. X. (2023, October). Embracing Discovery: Lessons Learned from Canoeing on Sebago Lake in Overcoming Fear and Enhancing Music Pedagogy. Motif, 8(1), 17-19. Maine Music Educators Association. 

Coles, D. X. (2023). The Metropolitan Players: the search for a unique value proposition. In Cases on Arts Entrepreneurship (pp. 44-55). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802209303.00013

Coles, D. X., & Reilly, M. (2023, October). Beyond the conference: Following up on questions regarding achieving flow state in the classroom. TEMPO!, 78(1), 28-29. New Jersey Music Educators Association. 

Coles, D. X. (2023, September 13). A Place for Difficult Conversations: The Foundations of Music Education Classroom - NAfME. National Association for Music Education. 

Coles, D. X. (2023). CMS Forums Discussion: The Guitar Strummer Preset Within the Logic Pro X Scripter Plugin: Making MIDI Guitar Sound Real. College Music Symposium 63(1). The College Music Society. https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2023.63.rev.11588

Coles, D. X. (2023, May 25). Finding Spaces for Collaborative Pedagogy in Music Education - NAfME. National Association for Music Education. 

Castellano, L. G., & Coles, D. X. (2021). Amplifying the Transdisciplinary Nature of Arts Entrepreneurship Education Through Online Learning. Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education, 3(2), 5. 

Coles, D. X. (2019). Perceptions of Success Among Music Professionals (Doctoral dissertation, Teachers College, Columbia University).

Coles, D. X. (2018, October). Reimagining Career Clarity in Music Professions, Defining Success in Boundaryless Music Performance Careers. In College Music Symposium 58( 2), pp. 1-7). The College Music Society. 

(2017) An African-American Legacy: The Harlem Renaissance. Young People’s Concerts Resource Materials for Teachers, New York Philharmonic.