We are excited to announce that SmartMusic has a new name: MakeMusic Cloud. Our mission has always been to support music making of all kinds, and this new name and look is a natural evolution of that goal. Learn more: https://t.co/bQwB6Kb0BE https://t.co/JCyTtmbIJW
“Move over Mr. A we got this!” 😂 Worked on conducting today with a few 6th Grade Groups using @MakeMusic_Cloud on a piece they started to prepare that switches from 4/4 to 3/4 time! This was such a fun and worthwhile activity! #StudentConductors#WeHaveAGoodJobToDo#ProudTeacher
@SchneiderBrandt Hi Brandt, there were pre-made assignments for a small number of pieces. However they are no longer available with the new assigner updates. You can customize your assignment templates to only cover certain measures of a title when creating it, though.
Warm-ups are the gateway to a successful rehearsal. Investing time in warm-up activities can help students and teachers save hours of practice. Get started now and see how it can save you time in the long run. https://t.co/KtUMpw6hHp
Here at MakeMusic, we believe that all musicians deserve accurate assessment tools. We've updated our non-pitched percussion assessment to improve your experience. Log in now and try it out!
How do you start new beginning brass students? These tips from the field will help you plan out the first days with new trumpet, trombone, French horn, and baritone players. https://t.co/XYdrEBEmya
The first days of band are always fun! But before you dive straight into making first sounds, check out these tips from the field for setting up your flute, clarinet, or alto sax. https://t.co/VNLmWVGIg7
New feature alert! 🚨 Never miss a new assignment again with notification emails! Students will now receive an automated email when teachers assign or reassign new content. 📧 https://t.co/BSH7WaatCb https://t.co/ZyDqMpah5J
The other day, we discussed what band teachers can learn from their orchestra colleagues. Now let's dive into the lessons string teachers can learn from bands. https://t.co/m8CA9FdEwb
We can learn a lot from our colleagues that lead other types of ensembles. From a wind conductor's perspective, orchestras can teach us valuable skills about sonority, transparency of sound, and more. Let's dive into these lessons. https://t.co/olIr3Jzsfl
Today we’re going to talk about tuners (and other apps), suggest ways you can encourage students to listen differently, and share an ancient secret to better intonation. https://t.co/06qxsoHgqx
In the choral world, a large part of ensemble blend relies on diction. What's the equivalent for instrumental ensembles? For that, we look to articulation. https://t.co/tsMDdVw2q4
Explore the far regions of the galaxy, sail the high seas, and more with Timothy Loest! #MakeMusicThisSummer with his specially curated playlist of exciting titles for band. See this and more summer playlists: https://t.co/WzvEgr1H44
Stuck on a tough spot during practice or rehearsal? Mix it up! This technique will help shake up rehearsal and overcome those hard-to-learn passages. https://t.co/K8FWKWDA1b