In the days leading up to a break, student excitement levels rise as their concentration falls. This can be a frustrating and exhausting time for teachers.
Power Up! Oboe Technique, Tone, and Performance
A good reed can make a “mediocre” to “not so strong” player sound beautiful.
The Benefits of Sight Reading: The What, Why, and How
Being able to look at a brand new piece of music and play it at sight is a pretty amazing skill to have.
9 Ways to Use MakeMusic Cloud in Your Classroom
One thing that has become clear during remote learning in 2020 and beyond is the need for long-term digital solutions—no matter the educational setting.
Power Your Contest and Festival Performances with MakeMusic Cloud
The contest and festival season is quickly approaching, demanding meticulous music selection for bands, orchestras, and choirs. Choosing the perfect pieces for your students is a task that can make or break their performance.
Power Up! Timpani Fundamentals for Beginning Percussionists
Timpani is often overlooked by band directors, especially at the middle school level, and can be intimidating for young students.
October 2023 Repertoire Update
In the last month, MakeMusic Cloud added 180 interactive tracks across 96 new publications. We also crossed a major milestone.
Top 9 Sight Reading Studio Tips
Sight Reading Studio is loaded with powerful features that make creating and practicing sight reading simple and easy. We’ve already covered some of the core music generation features, as well as the power of the Practice app, but now, let’s dive into some of our favorite tips and tricks for using Sight Reading Studio.
Power Up! Euphonium and Tuba Tone
As a band director whose primary instrument is trumpet, there were a lot of things that I took for granted when I started teaching low brass as a young teacher.
How a Growth Mindset Can Transform Your Practice
Ashlee is a verified Fons by MakeMusic provider. Fons is a studio management platform that offers a full suite of business tools for private music teachers.