Music theory Kodály method explained In this article, we talk about the innovative and powerful education methodology created by the outstanding music educator & philosopher Zoltán Kodály.
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Success Stories Is music what makes us humans? Can human consciousness be programmed? Can music be reduced to 1 and 0? What does it mean to be human?
Success Stories Music: a mise-en-scène Music is about learning the theory, the history, enhancing our performance, composing, but there is another aspect we ought to consider. Music is also a performing art. Learn the key aspects to improve our mise-en-scène.
Success Stories Music education in the post-COVID world Dynamic teaching and the use of technology in music education in the post-pandemic world.
Product Flat add-on possibilities for music education The Flat Add-on is a handy tool that you can use for online, face-to-face, or mixed music teaching. The best part: it is free. Learn how to make the most out of this amazing tool.
Product Audio recording assignments - now available in Flat for Education Performance assignments allow students to record themselves performing a score you assign them. Super easy to use with all types of microphones, it makes rehearsal and practicing even more playful.
Product The March Newsletter is here! This month on Flat: new integration page, new worksheets exercises (duration and scale construction), reset student submission & performance assignments (BETA).
Music theory Alternative ways to compose music Learn three composing exercises to diversify the way you create music. Get out of your comfort zone and explore new ways to communicate musically.
Success Stories Time management for musicians The question is not how can we manage time to be more productive, but how can we manage ourselves to achieve our musical goals.
Success Stories How to keep your students engaged while conducting music lessons remotely Learn how to keep your students engaged while conducting lessons remotely.
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Success Stories Life without music is not worth living! "Performing in environments of great need is a natural evolution of the role classical music should fill in modern society". Read this inspiring story about Julie Leven, Founder & Artistic Director of Shelter Music Boston.
Music theory How to bring harmonic variety to your composition: 7 magic formulas Learn these formulas to bring different colors to your songs, enriching them and making them more appealing.
Success Stories Music, a tool to break mental health taboos Music has a very strong power to denounce realities and change perspectives. It targets our emotions, generating empathy towards situations we are unaware of or unfamiliar with.
Product The January Newsletter is Here! This month on Flat: enhanced assignments (cover images, new filters and lists for students), export your grades as excel files, "view as student" feature, new settings for scores sharing & new keyboard options for iOS.
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Success Stories The future of music education The use of technology and the future of music education. Brendan Finucaneand -cellist & music educator- addressed these topics during our interview.
Music theory How to choose the instrumentation for your composition The experience of listening to the same song can be very different due to instrumentation. With this guide, you will learn how to make the best choice.
Product Flat, a must-have tool for a songwriter How intuitive it is, features that help you save time, get feedback from other musicians, among other things, make Flat a must-have tool for a songwriter.
Guest Posts Tips for Beginner Songwriters Are you considering starting your career as a songwriter? In this article you will find some tips that will help you get off on the right foot.
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Music theory 8 Awesome Beginner Drum Fills A drum fill is a short musical transition that signifies to a listener that the music is shifting towards a new passage, such as a chorus. In this article, learn 8 awesome beginner drum fills that should be reasonably easy to get to grips with behind the drum set.
Success Stories The 10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners Mastering the art of using a musical instrument to bring a beautiful sound to life is rewarding in so many ways. This article will take you through the 10 best musical instruments that are beginner-friendly to help you choose an instrument that will inspire you to play.
