As promised, today we are excited to launch our new Digital Sheet Music Library—home to over 13,000 view-only titles in MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic)!
Using MakeMusic Cloud to Teach to National Standards
In June of 2014 the National Coalition for Core Art Standards released the new Core Music Standards. The overarching goal of these new standards is to foster Music Literacy defined as the ability to understand a medium and communicate in that medium.
6 Simple Steps for Starting Your Music Booster Organization
Have you been struggling to get funding for your growing music program? Though schools and districts have the bulk of the responsibility for providing the needs of school music programs, often they fall short of the mark.
The Practice Revolution: A 3 Pronged Approach to Productive Practice
There are four principles that I consider to be the fundamental framework for music instruction: Posture, Pulse, Phonology and Personality.
Product Update: MIDI Assessment
You asked, we listened. In the last month, we’ve made many improvements to help educators and students work more efficiently in MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic).
Product Update: Sticky Settings
You asked, we listened. We have released Sticky Settings thanks to you! We appreciate the valuable feedback our community gives us so we can make the improvements you need in MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic).
Music Sharing: Bridging the Gap Between Sheet Music Creation and Consumption
It’s a great day for us here at MakeMusic, because today I can finally announce the debut of our new music sharing features in the MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) online platform!
Developing the Skill of Audiation
Music educators are using the term “audiation” more and more, but what does this word mean? Researcher Dr. Edwin E.
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal Tip: What to Listen To?
When I work with jazz ensembles on style and phrasing, I strongly emphasize that everyone needs to know what instruments they are listening to – and why.
Quick Rehearsal Tip: Creative Warmups for Jazz Ensembles
The jazz ensemble warmup is a great opportunity to teach some scales that are useful in jazz improvisation. Common modes like mixolydian or dorian will help get the players moving around their horns and will also give them some basic improvisational tools.