For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing members of the MakeMusic and Alfred Music teams. Our teams are filled with amazing people who are passionate about supporting teachers and students in their musical journeys.
Lights, Camera, Practice! An interview with Brian Balmages, creator of the new Foundations Series
I believe this series solves several problems that ensemble conductors and private teachers struggle with on a daily basis:
Motivating their students to practice more Helping students make more of an immediate connection between the music they are playing in band or orchestra and the world around them Achieving more meaningful student engagement during the technique portion of ensemble rehearsals (and for that matter, making technique more fun for students in general!)Essentially, the Foundations Series is a collection of technical exercises that are set to actual movie soundtracks.
January 2024 Repertoire Update
In the last month, our Repertoire Development team added 73 interactive tracks across 57 new publications to the Music Catalog.
Sight Reading Studio Is Free for a Limited Time
We have an exciting announcement—Sight Reading Studio is now free for a limited time. We hope this enables even more musicians and music educators to experience how impactful Sight Reading Studio can be to improve sight reading skills.
A Week in Washington, Advocating for Music Education
Ron Manus, Chief Business Development Officer, Tom Gierke, Senior Vice President, Business Development, and Jennifer Paisley-Schuch, Director, Business Development from MakeMusic and Alfred Music joined a delegation of 85 music and arts advocates, music industry leaders, music teachers and faculty, and business leaders to speak directly to Members of Congress and their staff in support of full funding for quality, comprehensive school music education programs for all children.
Weekly Highlights Emails: Strengthen the Connection Between Home and the Music Classroom
We know that supported student musicians can more easily become lifelong lovers of music and the arts. The supporting adults in a child’s life very often want to help, but do not always feel equipped to assist with music education, especially if they don’t play an instrument or read music themselves.
MakeMusic Cloud’s 2023: Wrapped
Thank you for being part of the MakeMusic family in 2023. We’ve had a great year and are excited to see what 2024 will bring, but first, we’d like to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together over the past 12 months.
Feature Update – Save a Take
You’ve got a big assignment due soon and you want to do your best. You just had a great practice session in MakeMusic Cloud and got your highest score yet!
December 2023 Repertoire Update
In the last month, MakeMusic Cloud added 116 interactive tracks across 87 new publications.
Browse below to discover new favorites among the continuous new repertoire included with your regular subscription.
Music Educators: Don’t Leave on Break Before Doing These Things
If you have a few days after the concert and before the winter break, it can offer a window of opportunity to get some things done.