Using the Playlist creation and sharing features in the SmartMusic by MakeMusic Music Catalog is an easy and quick way […]
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 […]
Blues-Based Warm Ups for the Jazz Ensemble
Blues represent a great way to warm up any jazz band. In addition to providing the foundation that jazz, rock, […]
5 Quick Fixes for Young Jazz Trombonists
Having a strong trombone section can take your big band to the next level. It’s tempting to focus on the […]
Lost Soul: Addressing Issues of Authenticity and Cultural Connectivity in Jazz Pedagogy
As we begin our annual observance of Black History Month, the timing is perfect to consider not just the great […]
The Secret to Teaching Improvisation: Work Like a Dog
The idea of teaching improvisation in the music classroom intimidates many music educators, and for good reason. When young musicians […]
Power Up: Focusing on Tone with Your Beginner Saxophones
During my 34 years of teaching beginning saxophone, I always tried to teach our students the importance of playing with […]
New Features for the New School Year
A new school has arrived and our team has been working hard to add more powerful features, improve your user […]
Meet the MakeMusic Innovators
Meet the MakeMusic Innovators! This group of master tech users has been distinguished for their creative and inspiring use of […]
Appreciating the Teachers Who Shaped Us
Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to celebrate teachers for everything that they do. Here at MakeMusic, we want to […]