MakeMusic Cloud is the exclusive home of the GIA Habits Series: which means everything you need is in one place, with one login.
The Ultimate Habits Extension: The Foundations Series by Brian Balmages
The ultimate collaboration is here!
Foundations: Habits Edition, Band Book 1
Foundations: Habits Edition, String Book 1
These engaging resources expand your favorite band and string method books by offering 1:1 correlated exercises with engaging movie soundtrack accompaniments. This is more than an extension resource: it’s a pedagogically-backed practice booster!
The best part: Foundations is included with MakeMusic Cloud subscriptions.
Your Habits. A New Home. What Your Students Need to Practice.
Premium repertoire
Thousands of titles for every ensemble type and soloist; many appearing on state-lists.
Visual feedback
Students get instant, visual analysis of pitch and rhythm as they play.
Integrated gradebook
Track progress and assign grades without chasing paper practice logs.
Everything your students need to actually practice.
Built for music educators, MakeMusic Cloud gives students real-time feedback and gives you the visibility to coach smarter. Gain access to integrated tools like a compose app, custom sight reading exercise creation, and more, including:
Plus, now your existing Habits content is waiting for you the moment you sign in.
2x Practice Time
Students practice twice as long when using MakeMusic Cloud tools alongside Habits. That's the same content… just better results.
New: Habits Sight Reading Generator
We've done the heavy lifting and created the ultimate sight reading resource that works in perfect harmony with Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician and Habits of a Successful Young String Musician. Extend skill practice infinitely with this powerful tool!
Take 1 minute to create your account and start your free all-access trial
Enjoy full access to all of your favorite Habits resources, including Foundations: Habits Edition and all of the other amazing content in the music catalog.
How To Get Started
Not sure yet?
Once your trial is over you'll automatically be transitioned to a free account with limited access. You will still be able to utilize the first portions of Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician and Habits of a Successful Young String Musician plus all of the test assessments in each of those books along with a rotation of other free seasonal content.
Need to transition from another tool? We've got you
Book a demo with a member of our sales team - they can talk you through the most streamlined options and offer the best available deals.
How To Get Started
Take 1 minute to create your account and start your free all-access trial
Enjoy full access to all of your favorite Habits resources, including Foundations: Habits Edition and all of the other amazing content in the music catalog.
Need to transition from another tool? We've got you
Book a demo with a member of our sales team - they can talk you through the most streamlined options and offer the best available deals.
Not sure yet?
Once your trial is over you'll automatically be transitioned to a free account with limited access. You will still be able to utilize the first portions of Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician and Habits of a Successful Young String Musician plus all of the test assessments in each of those books along with a rotation of other free seasonal content.
Bonus collaboration! Habits authors teamed up with The Foundations team to create some must-have podium resources to help you best navigate this unique series. The band and string releases each have a Conductor Score and Curriculum Guide available for purchase. These books are spiral bound and chock-full of pedagogical details from the authors that you trust: Scott Rush, Sarah Ball, Margaret Selby, and Chris Selby.
2x Practice Time
Students practice twice as long when using MakeMusic Cloud tools alongside Habits. That's the same content… just better results.
2x Practice Time
Students practice twice as long when using MakeMusic Cloud tools alongside Habits. That's the same content… just better results.
The Ultimate Habits Extension: The Foundations Series by Brian Balmages
The ultimate collaboration is here!
Foundations: Habits Edition, Band Book 1
Foundations: Habits Edition, String Book 1
These engaging resources expand your favorite band and string method books by offering 1:1 correlated exercises with engaging movie soundtrack accompaniments. This is more than an extension resource: it’s a pedagogically-backed practice booster!
The best part: Foundations is included with MakeMusic Cloud subscriptions.
Bonus collaboration! Habits authors teamed up with The Foundations team to create some must-have podium resources to help you best navigate this unique series. The band and string releases each have a Conductor Score and Curriculum Guide available for purchase. These books are spiral bound and chock-full of pedagogical details from the authors that you trust: Scott Rush, Sarah Ball, Margaret Selby, and Chris Selby.