We are thrilled to open a brand-new chapter in comprehensive music learning by introducing our first-ever written assessment type: Multiple Choice Assessment.
Connecting Families to Student Musical Progress
There’s a moment most music educators know well: a parent pulls you aside after a concert and says something like, “I had no idea they were learning all of that.” It’s equal parts gratifying and a little heartbreaking, because you’ve been watching their kid grow into a musician all semester, and they’re just now getting a glimpse of it.
Losing Access to Habits of a Successful Musician in your practice tool? Come Practice for Free at MakeMusic!
If you’ve been relying on GIA’s Habits of a Successful Musician as part of your students’ practice routine, you may have already heard the news or you’re about to feel it.
Free PD, No Friction: MakeMusic Academy
Whether you are looking for those final end-of-year PD hours or want to bank some credits this summer (hopefully while sitting by the pool), we have your solution with a zero-cost and low-friction training platform.
Elevating Every Note: A Look at What’s New (and What’s Next) in MakeMusic Cloud
As we come to the end of another school year, our mission at MakeMusic Cloud remains the same: to provide music educators with comprehensive tools that transform the way students learn and engage with music.
How to Adapt Large Ensembles for Today’s Students
Traditional large ensemble programs face unprecedented challenges in 2026. Here’s how forward-thinking educators are adapting to keep students engaged.
In a recent TED Talk, music educator Kevin Droe highlights a growing challenge: traditional music programs are struggling to stay relevant for many students.
The Heart of Music Supported By Tech: Balancing Connection and Innovation
As technology tools become more prevalent in the classroom, it’s easy to wonder: where does the “human connection” go? Music-making is a heart-to-heart tradition passed down through generations.
How Music Teachers Can Partner with School Administration to Support Music Education
Music programs do not grow on their own. They grow when music teachers and administrators are aligned and working toward the same goals.
Two Conductors, One Vision: Introducing Co-Teaching in MakeMusic Cloud
As every music educator knows, a great performance is rarely a solo effort. It takes a team of directors, sectional coaches, student teachers, and performers to bring a program to life.
See the Big Picture: Full-Score Viewing is Here!
Teachers, we heard you loud and clear. While the ability to focus on individual parts and receive real-time assessment is the bread and butter of practice, you also need to get your entire class practicing together.