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The MakeMusic Blog

articles in: Music Education Tips

From OK to Excellent: Overcoming Learning Plateaus

August 15, 2023 Just Rijna
Overcoming Learning Plateaus

Ask yourself this: have you gotten any better at typing on a computer keyboard in the last couple of years?

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The Beginning Instrumental Informance

August 1, 2023 Theresa Hoover
Beginning Instrumental Informance

This post was shared with permission from the author’s website. Click here to view the original post.

The first performance for beginning instrumentalists is a topic frequently debated.

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Email Notifications for Assignments

July 19, 2023 MakeMusic Official
Email Notifications

A new, highly requested feature is finally here: assignment notification emails! 

This new feature will help students stay a bit more organized in the new school year.

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Articulation – the Diction in Instrumental Music

June 27, 2023 Mike Gibson
articulation

According to the musical My Fair Lady, a proper lady always enunciates (articulates) with the greatest facility and clarity.

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Careers in Music: Following Your Passion to New and Exciting Places

June 6, 2023 Katie O'Hara LaBrie
careers in music

UPDATE: Watch the 3 part Webinar series here!

When we think of careers in music, most people’s minds go to one of two things: music teacher or professional musician.

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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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