If your classroom feels like Santa’s workshop after the elves discovered espresso, you’re in the right place. The stretch before winter break can be unpredictable, but it is also the perfect time to have some fun with holiday activities, try something new, and get students excited to practice while they’re home for the holidays!
Are you at the point where you’re ready to bribe your kids to practice? You’re not alone!
For many music teachers, the struggle to get students to practice outside of class is all too familiar.
It’s a cold weekday morning. You step into the crime scene you’ve been called to and take in your surroundings.
For so long, music educators have relied on stacks of paper that are dog-eared, marked-up, and impossible to keep organized once the school year hits full swing.
It’s back-to-school season, and with that comes a flurry of to-dos, introductions, lesson plans, and well…panic, if we’re being honest.
Tired of the “one-size-fits-all” trap? Discover the proven differentiated instruction strategies you need to support every student’s varying skill levels and unlock their full musical growth in your ensemble class.
Few roles demand as much passion and dedication as that of a music educator. Their commitment to inspiring young minds and nurturing a love for music is immense; yet, beneath the joy of performances and watching students’ growth, quiet exhaustion can often settle in.
Spring break has come and gone, and while the respite from the day-to-day happenings of middle school is much appreciated, it is tough to quiet the band director’s brain and not look to the final weeks of school ahead.
We’re back with another round of exciting updates to the MakeMusic Cloud library! Whether you’re planning your next performance or just looking for something new to practice, there’s plenty to discover in this month’s additions.
We’re searching for a music educator who ignites a love of music in their students to receive our first ever ✨Spark Award✨ presented by MakeMusic and Alfred Music.