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How do you connect a microphone to your PC computer or Mac? This article attempts to answer one of our most frequently asked questions. Whether you play, sing or make voice recordings, then if you want to record we tell you how to connect up the mic

How do you connect a microphone to your PC computer or Mac? This article attempts to answer one of our most frequently asked questions. Whether you play, sing or make voice recordings, then if you want to record we tell you how to connect up the mic

Has several articles about teaching music

This article is exactly what the title states. These authors recommended different strategies for creating those safe places, so students young and old feel free to be themselves and perform despite any fears. Overall, the article is targeted toward eliminating those fears that students may have so nothing is stopping them from their full potential. I think the main point of this article is a great thing to keep in mind and remember as future music teachers.

Step By Step Funk Anatomy of a heavy funk 45 detailing music, part 2 "shitty is still pretty) (http://www.funkydown.com/downloads/shitty2.pdf) goes deep into recording. Article makes funk into a simple easily approachable almost formulaic approach to creating a tune that has that magic. Note: inappropriate language, not for direct class reading

This is a really good article by Dave Werden about purchasing euphoniums. The information here can be applied towards a lot of other instruments as well which makes it an excellent resources for both teachers and students.

Article including 5 steps to building a program

Article about the research done on how music benefits the brain.

Articles about recruiting students into a choral program

article about arrangement copyright

I found a great article that covers music copyright issues in the classroom. Check this article out - The Center for Social Media showcases and analyzes media for public knowledge and action-media made by, for, and with publics to address the problems that they share. We pay particular attention to the evolution of documentary film and video in a digital era. With research, public events, and convenings, we explore the fast-changing environment for public media.

Web site dedicated to the study of Music Theory. Articles, reference, interactive exercises. Use a lot for music theory/ear training. Wish I would have known about this when I was in high school

Web site dedicated to the study of Music Theory. Articles, reference, interactive exercises. Most of us probably already know this site but its nice to have on hand and incase you haven't worked with it, its great for ear training.

This is kind of like a Pandora Radio, but for online articles of your interests. Really cool

Several schools, including ones in high-poverty areas, are making art critical to the learning of more academic subjects. They're seeing remarkable student achievement and improvement! This is a pretty cool article about art in schools and how it's very important. The same concepts can be applied to music!

Thorough list of recruiting ideas and comments from other directors

This site contains valuable links that guide you to sites that: sell instruments, teach how to further get involved in music, and other music-related sites/journals/organizations. Also has great articles and statistics compiled in regards to advocacy for music education.

Describes benefits of using ableton live in the classroom. Details features and gives ideas on how to implement the program for kids as well as talking about features such as compatibility, midi mapping and video and podcast integration that could be used in the classroom.

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