As a new music teacher, you will find that your first parent-teacher conference is one of the most important events of your career.
Talking to Parents about SmartMusic
Thinking about implementing SmartMusic into your program? Ongoing communication with parents can ensure they will help make it happen.
Talking to Administrators about SmartMusic
If you’re excited to implement SmartMusic in your program, but first need to gain administrative support, you may be called upon to articulate what SmartMusic offers.
More SmartMusic Practice Tools for Jazz
Last fall I shared a Practice Tools for Jazz blog post that served as an introduction to the jazz patterns and improvisation exercises included in SmartMusic.
Educator Spotlight – Emily Stover
Emily Stover is an elementary music educator in Princeton, Illinois. Katlyn Rumbold recently interviewed Emily about her use of SmartMusic for http://www.eightonefive.com and kindly agreed to let us share that interview here:
815: Out of all the music technology out there, why SmartMusic?
Teacher Tip: Student Learner Outcomes
The below post comes to you from Richard Tengowski, Director of Bands for the Kohler School District in Wisconsin.
Teacher Tip: Creating a Holiday CD for Parents
Teacher Jim Schulz shares how he creates a CD using SmartMusic.
Creating a Holiday CD for parents using SmartMusic is a project I have used in some variation over many years.
Teacher Tip: Implement Deliberate Practice
Kevin Mead, band director at Churchville-Chili High School in New York, shares how he is using SmartMusic to guide his students’ practice.
Teacher Tip: Students Select Concert Music
Music educators across the United States are using SmartMusic to engage their students in class and motivate them to practice at home.
SmartMusic Feature Friday: Tips from Successful SmartMusic Teachers
This week’s Feature Friday brings you short video clips with tips from successful SmartMusic teachers as they share their insights during a panel discussion at the 2013 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.