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.
Getting Kids to Efficiently 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.
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.
Time Hacks for Teachers: Use Your Time More Wisely
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.
Time Hacks for Teachers: Reclaiming Your Time
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.
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.
Appreciating the Teachers Who Shaped Us
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.
Announcing Sight Reading Studio
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.
April 2023 Repertoire Update
Last month, MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) added 56 interactive titles to the music catalog. Discover new favorites among the continuous new repertoire updates included with your regular subscription.
Collaborative Composition in the Classroom
What can we create when we put the minds of many musicians together? At select trade shows over the past year, we invited you to participate in a special Collaborative Composition.