Starting a Conversation – Exploring Improvisation in the Modern Band Rehearsal byBrayer Teague May 6, 2024 0 As a teacher who came from a background in traditional music education and shifted to teaching modern band, I observed...
Elevating Singers in the Modern Band Classroom byBrayer Teague May 6, 2024 0 “Fly” Nicki Minaj (feat. Rihanna) I came to win, to fight To conquer, to thrive I came to win, to...
Everyday Advocacy May 6, 2024 0 What have you done to advocate for your music program today? This question feels strange as I write it. I...
Empowering School Choirs – Arranging Modern Pop Charts for Vocal Music Ensembles May 5, 2024 0 In the dynamic landscape of music education, school choirs are continuously evolving to engage students and audiences alike. The fusion...
2024 Show Best Tools for Schools! byKevin Lucas April 15, 2024 0 This year’s NAMM Show hosted over 62,000 attendees, welcoming 16,000 more visitors than last year. Alongside the rise of attendees...
Five Reasons Why You Should Use Practice First with Your Ensembles bySBO Staff March 30, 2024 0 PracticeFirst, powered by the amazing assessment algorithm created by MatchMySound, is a music learning application that gives teachers and students...
Is Carbon Fiber the Solution for Class Ukulele and Guitar? March 30, 2024 0 Many schools in the US offer music instruction in class ukulele and class guitar. Fretted string instruments allow students to...
You’ll Not See Nothing Like The Mighty JamStik MIDI Guitar for the Classroom March 30, 2024 0 It’s safe to say the invention of MIDI changed the way we perform music. By sending signals down a cable...
Level Up! Intermediate Techniques for Soundtrap, Bandlab, and GarageBand Creation byKevin Lucas March 30, 2024 0 As beginner digital audio workstations (DAWs) start to mimic the look and feel of professional DAWs, and it’s both exciting...
Flat for Education: The Classroom Assistant That Never Sleeps bySBO Staff March 30, 2024 0 With digital tools now a central part of the classroom experience, teachers want to make sure those tools are truly...
Sweetwater’s First Year in B&O February 19, 2024 0 It has been a little over a year since Sweetwater launched their band and orchestra (B&O) initiative. When the news...
The NAMM Show Highlights the Latest for Music Educators and Students byMike Lawson January 8, 2024 0 The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has an annual show. Now, you may think this is only for music...