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The MakeMusic Blog

Tips and news for musicians, educators, and composers

Preserving the Gift: The Importance of Hearing Protection for Musicians and Music Educators

May 30, 2023 Ryan Fraley
Hearing Protection

Each May 31, National Save Your Hearing Day recognizes the importance of preserving our hearing. As musicians and music educators, our auditory sense is a treasured gift that allows us to connect with our artistry and share it with the world.

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Marching Band Camp Checklist

May 30, 2023 Clay Stansberry
march band camp

Before the marching season can get started, there are tons of things to do. Marching band is really not a “season” but a year-round endeavor!

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Taps, Echo Taps, and Last Post Available for Free in MakeMusic Cloud

May 25, 2023 Mark Adler
taps

I started playing taps for the local VFW, performing in military funerals, when I was twelve years old. This was a great opportunity to honor the military service of members of our community and gain experience in performing for strangers.

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Getting Kids to Efficiently Learn Marching Band Music

May 24, 2023 MakeMusic Official
learn marching band music

Marching band season is almost upon us. That means there’s a lot of music to learn, and MakeMusic Cloud can help.

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Let’s MakeMusic This Summer!

May 19, 2023 MakeMusic Official
Let’s MakeMusic This Summer

The traditional school year is nearly over and everyone is dreaming of the fun change of routine that summer brings.

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Time Hacks for Teachers: Use Your Time More Wisely

May 19, 2023 Kari Adams
use your time

Teachers are incredibly busy people. We have demands placed on us constantly – both in and out of the classroom – and there never seem to be enough hours in the day.

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Time Hacks for Teachers: Reclaiming Your Time

May 18, 2023 Kari Adams
Time Hacks

There never seems to be enough hours in the day. To help, you might turn to time management experts for advice., Unfortunately, they never seem to grasp the life of a music educator.

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May 2023 Repertoire Update

May 17, 2023 MakeMusic Official
May 2023 Repertoire Update

Last month, MakeMusic Cloud added 70 interactive titles to the music catalog. Discover new favorites among the continuous new repertoire updates included with your regular subscription.

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Appreciating the Teachers Who Shaped Us

May 9, 2023 MakeMusic Official

Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to celebrate teachers for everything that they do. Here at MakeMusic, we want to thank teachers for the incredible ways they support their students, and the immeasurable impact they have on the world.

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A New Sight Reading Tool Is Coming Soon

May 4, 2023 MakeMusic Official
Sight Reading Tool

Sight reading is one of the most important skills for any musician to develop, but it can be challenging to find new pieces to play for sight reading practice.

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