Reply To: motivating students to practice

[nafmeadmin]

Such a struggle – I know.

However, http://www.smartmusic.com is absolutely wonderful – though it is initially expensive it is beyond worth it!

It’s a great tool that your future virtuosos can use literally anywhere with internet and a built in or available microphone.

The teacher can set up assignments in less than 2 minutes that can go out to the entire ensemble – completely custom and transposed for each instrument. The students simply sign on – play the assignment and submit it and it comes back to the teacher. Now, you can assess them and can show them progress that they are making. This is also a great tool to get parents involved and comprehending what exactly we do.

Plus – you get a plethora of band scores as well as solos, duets, trio, quartets, and chamber music + accompaniment!

If you haven’t already, go check it out!