My first trip to Ukraine was in 1997, just after the fall of the Soviet Union. The country was buzzing with energy about its potential and finally the chance to share its culture, language, and music with the world!
Our Statement of Support for Ukraine
At MakeMusic and Alfred Music, we are deeply shocked and saddened by the current invasion of Ukraine. We are concerned for the safety and freedom of all the people suffering through this war including one of our own employees.
SmartPicks – Perseus by Soon Hee Newbold
Perseus by Soon Hee Newbold
Ensemble type: String Orchestra
Difficulty: Grade 5
Recommended by: Giovanna Cruz, Director, Customer Services
How to Share Your SmartMusic Playlists
Last fall, we released the new Playlist feature in SmartMusic to help users save, organize, and easily access your music in My Library.
MakeMusic, Makers of SmartMusic, and Alfred Music Announces Distribution Deal with Edition Peters
February 15, 2022—Louisville, CO
MakeMusic and Alfred Music are delighted to announce that they have signed a physical and digital distribution deal with Edition Peters USA.
Introducing SmartClass: Three Game-Changers for Achieving a Better Ensemble Sound
SmartClass is an innovative and simple way to put a world-class clinician in front of your students through SmartMusic.
Hiding Student Data in Class Gradebooks—New Tool for Platform Admins
When it comes to grading and assessing your students, there may be instances where you’ll need to do so in an unbiased, anonymous manner.
Free Music Activity: Finish the Rhythm
Get back into the rhythm of the school year with this fun and free activity for your students! Great for extra credit, homework, or an in-class or remote assignment, this Finish the Rhythm activity will help your students solidify their understanding of time signatures, rhythms, and note and rest values.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast Ep. 100: Meaningful Music Creation for All Ages
In our last episode, I shared what you can expect from the podcast over the next six months: highlighting innovation in music education and creating a lifestyle that supports you in your career.
Fine-Tune Your Resolutions To Ring In The New Year
Do you often find yourself failing to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Or have you given up on making them, sure that you will not keep them?