At the beginning of last week wrote about the process of selecting solo accompaniments in SmartMusic 2010, and I briefly touched up opening repertoire at that time.
Use SmartMusic to select solos for contest or fun
SmartMusic includes the world’s largest library of solo accompaniments. Regardless of whether you are preparing students for contest or simply want to expand their musical horizons, SmartMusic can help you — and your students — in the solo selection process, as well as enhance the students’ experience of preparing a solo.
SmartMusic Top Ten
Taking the lead from late-night television, I offer to you my top ten list of benefits SmartMusic offers your music program.
SmartMusic, the Cursor, and the Click Track
I’ve heard of parents trying to sooth fussy babies by playing a metronome for them. While not perhaps since the crib, most of us have a long familiarity with metronomes and other click tracks.
The Back-to-School SmartMusic Quiz
In the spirit of back-to-school time, this week I offer a brief quiz. Now don’t panic – this won’t effect your final grade!
SmartMusic Demonstration Night
If you are a teacher, you already know the importance of communicating with the parents of your students. Sharing with them your class goals, grading policies and expectations helps everyone feel more comfortable and can alleviate possible misunderstandings throughout the year.
SmartMusic: Is it called Impact or Gradebook? Why use it?
When the SmartMusic Gradebook was released in 2007 it was initially called SmartMusic Impact, presumably because of the positive “impact” it would have on your teaching.
Bob’s SmartMusic 2010 Tips, Part 2: Tuning
We all know how important it is for students to have an understanding of tuning and intonation: We search for ways to explain or demonstrate this important aspect of music performance.
Bob’s SmartMusic 2010 Tips: Part 1
Now that everyone is getting back to school, many of you are looking at SmartMusic 2010 for the first time.
SmartMusic: An Assistant in the Classroom
As I mentioned last week, SmartMusic had a big impact on my teaching, especially as I learned to use it more effectively.