Welcome one and all!
In this Blog post I would like to share with you the resources I've recently discovered in searching for RSS Feeds and other online links using the Web 2.0 resource Google Reader.
1) http://www.smartmusic.com/blog/
This is a nice resource for what has been and continues to be one of the top resources for Band and Orchestra musical instruction. Smart Music allows teachers to directly connect with the material used specifically in the classroom in regards to Method Books, basic music theory exercises and a library of contemporary literature appropriate for all grade levels.
2) http://mustech.net/category/music-technology
This is another great resource for music educators in regard to the specific uses and events of technology integration. Also, friendly advice and tips/ tricks of the trade can be found on these blog posts.
3) http://emusician.com/
You can't talk about music technology without including information and resources on the current advancements in hardware and software from sound production to midi keyboard devices. eMusician.com is a great resource for staying current and informed about the equipment that musicians use on a daily basis in a music studio environment.
4) http://www.finalemusic.com/Blog/
If you've been teaching long enough, you know that sometimes you have to write music specifically arranged for the group of students that you are teaching. When these situations arise, it's always nice to have a reliable software package to produce the score and individual instrument parts in a timely manner. Finale is one of those software resources that gives you the full capability to write for what ever occasion. This Blog provides helpful reminders and friendly support for the "ins and outs" of even the most tricky of sheet music making tasks.
5) http://www.msbanddirector.com/profiles/blog/list
This is a great blog resource for reading about and keeping up with fellow music teachers in the Band arena. Helpful ideas, tips, tutorials and stories provide useful information on current issues of the day.
Thank you for reading this post and I look forward to reading your comments...
~David Steinke
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