10 iPad Applications for the Music Teacher
We at Chromatik hold these truths to be self-evident: 1. Music cannot be graded on a Scantron. 2. Technology should not replace the music teacher. 3. But technology should provide better tools for...
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5 Creative Uses for Old Sheet Music
What do you mean other uses for sheet music? I know, I know. Some of us find it difficult to spend time with print sheet music for the original purpose of, you know, learning a song. But what if...
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Energize your Music Classroom with 4 Simple Tips
Spring break is upon us, which means either that your music classroom is itching to leave and get out into the sun, or that they’ve recently returned from break under-enthused and longing for summer....
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Play Music More: Find Time in Your Day for Music
I got stuck in traffic. I needed to workout and couldn’t leave work. I had to make my family dinner. Let’s say this together: no more excuses. You’ve got to make time for music, so here are a few...
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Choir Classroom Management: How to Create Harmony
You know those teachers that can simply wave their hand and have all of their students scamper into place? Neither do I. Let’s face it, managing a classroom can be hard enough when students are seated...
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Best Music Theory Books
Whether you’re a music teacher trying to pick a book for class, or a casual musician trying to expand your know-how, the process of picking out a music theory book can be a challenge. There’s no one...
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Atonality: Schoenberg, Miles, and the Beastie Boys
You’ve probably spent plenty of time in your musical education learning scales, modes, clefs, and keys, but have you ever looked at the impact and art of throwing out the tonal center? Atonality is...
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Engage Fans with Your Music Online
If you play music, the internet is most definitely the environment of highest engagement for fans these days. What does that mean for musicians? Make it easy for fans to engage with your music online,...
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Music Teachers: Engage Your Students
Let’s face it, it is downright difficult at times to be a music teacher. There are inherent generational differences between you and your students, budget cuts from the administration, and constant...
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Get Inspired with these 6 Fictional Music Teachers
I’ll be the first to admit that fictional depictions of music teachers are well, fictional, and therefore, not entirely realistic about the daily classroom challenges. Sweeping instrumental music does...
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Introducing Dr. Jennifer Snow to the Chromatik Team
Today we are welcoming Dr. Jennifer Snow to the Chromatik team! Dr. Snow is what you could call a lifer in the realm of music education. Respected as a concert pianist, she pursued a Bachelor of Music...
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The 6 Best Movies About Marching Band
Marching band was cool before the movies told us it was, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like watching movies about fellow bandos. Check out these 6 marching band movies below and play music! 1....
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4 Popular Songs Based on Classical Music
Do you ever listen to classical music and wonder how we got from Chopin to Carly Rae Jepsen? They’re not as far off as you might think. Well, okay, maybe in that example, they really are that far off,...
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Five Ways to Practice Music Effectively
Contrary to that crusty adage about getting to Carnegie Hall, practicing music is way more about quality than quantity. A budding student can devote entire days to their sheet music, but only a...
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