Strong sight readers learn music faster, rehearse more efficiently, and walk into the festival sight reading room with confidence instead of dread.
Curriculum Planning with MakeMusic
You already know the job description doesn’t capture half of it.
Yes, you’re a music educator, but you’re also a counselor, mediator, mentor, coach, cheerleader, schedule-juggler, and, on some days, a miracle worker.
Start the School Year Strong: How These MakeMusic Cloud Features Save Hours on Back-to-School Prep
Welcome back teachers and directors! The start of a new school year is filled with energy and excitement, but let’s be honest, it can also be filled with administrative hurdles.
The First Weeks of Choir Rehearsal Plans: Sorted!
The first few weeks of choir class set the tone for the entire year, and those first few minutes set the tone for the rest of class.
Level Up Your Sight-Singing: Introducing Sing at First Sight Templates
Sight-singing is one of the most important skills for any singer to develop, and often one of the most intimidating.
5 MakeMusic Cloud Features Teachers Say Saved Their Year: Straight From The Survey
There’s a reason music educators are a breed set apart. The before-school sectionals, the late-night concert prep, the sheer love of the craft that keeps you coming back every school year.
A Definitive Guide to Sight Reading
If there is one thing every music teacher wants, it is for students to open new music and dive in with confidence instead of hesitation.
Majors, Minors, & Modes, Oh My!
Scales are a musician’s vocabulary. Scales allow instrumentalists to connect with their instruments, just like learning to read connects the child to the world around them.
Sight Reading Isn’t Scary!
Nurturing sight reading skills in your music students is an integral part of any music curriculum, but it can sometimes get put on the “back burner” in favor of more pressing topics.
4 Quick Win Assignment Ideas to Boost Student Engagement
Whether you and your students are seasoned pros with using MakeMusic Cloud or are learning to use a new-to-you tool, trying out one of these “quick win” assignment ideas is sure to boost engagement and musical skills.