Most teachers have a handful of go-to exercises they rely on every day. Still, it can be helpful to have a new idea for getting a little more out of the lines you already teach.
Keeping Music Students Engaged Before Winter Break: Holiday Activities, Challenges, and Classroom Tips
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!
5 Ways to Get Music Students to Practice Outside of Class & Enjoy It!
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.
How to Bring A Music Program Back to Life: Recruitment & Retention
It’s a cold weekday morning. You step into the crime scene you’ve been called to and take in your surroundings.
How to Use Digital Sheet Music for Your Music Program
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.
Available now: Audio/Video-Only Assignments
We have been listening closely to your feedback and suggestions, and we are excited to announce that one of our most-requested features is available now: audio/video-only assignments!
An Orchestra Director’s Love Letter to Music Education
Amanda Cornet’s Passion for Her Students and Community
Amanda Cornet, a passionate orchestra director at Sand Creek Intermediate and Fishers Junior High in Fishers, Indiana, is a whirlwind of creativity and dedication.
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.
Save Hours This School Year: 3 New Time-Saving MakeMusic Cloud Features
As a music teacher, your schedule is likely full of lesson planning, rehearsals, grading, and advocating for your program, leaving little room for extra tasks.
Student Engagement in Music Class: Best Strategies and Benefits
Many students enjoy music, but keeping them active and interested in music class can be a real challenge. Teachers often look for different ways to help everyone join in and learn new skills.