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Practicing Musician, World Class Instrumental Music Education for Everyone Everywhere
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Completely Free Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Tools and Training

Provided by Musicians and K-12 Educators Like You!

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To get started with step by step instructions.

DISTRIBUTE

1,000+ pre-made assignments via the LMS you already use, or create your own.

INCREASE

Accountability and engagement with our standards-based assessment tools.

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Click HERE to Download a Presentation to advocate for Practicing Musician’s use in your district (PDF)

Meet Some of our Featured Teachers!

Dr. Evan Smith, Practicing Musician Alto Saxophone Teacher

“I value music education as a means of both community forming and personal growth.”

Dr. Evan Smith
PM Alto Saxophone Teacher
Co-Founder – Seattle Saxophone Institute
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Colleen McElroy, Practicing Musician Flute Teacher

“In my endless quest to refine my music-making, I am constantly working on myself. I hope to pass on this powerful experience to others.”

Colleen McElroy
PM Flute Teacher
Piccolo and 2nd Flute – Spokane Symphony
2nd Flute – Boise Philharmonic
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“Playing music has allowed me to see the world and meet amazing people. It gives me something to look forward to every day.”

Emil Khudyev
PM Clarinet Teacher
Associate Principal Clarinetist – Seattle Symphony
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Emil Khudyev, Practicing Musician Clarinet Teacher

“Music is the embodiment of the human spirit. Learning its power is vital to our very existence.”

Jerome Smith
PM Trombone Teacher
Musical Director – Royal Caribbean Cruises
Huston-Tillotson University
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Jerome Smith, Practicing Musician Trombone Teacher
Jim Sisko, Practicing Musician Trumpet Teacher

“Music affords me the opportunity to connect with others in ways that are difficult to describe.”

Jim Sisko
PM Trumpet Teacher
Director of Instrumental Music – Bellevue College
Director of the Bellevue College Jazz Bands
Read Full Bio Here

Elias, Practicing Musician Percussion Teacher

“The benefits of music education are glorious: self expression, knowledge of a universal language, stress relief, and happiness.”

Elias
PM Percussion Teacher
Principal Percussionist – Jane Eyre
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“Every child has a musical potential that can be brought out through supportive parents, a healthy environment and good teachers.”

Wes Dyring
PM Viola Teacher
Seattle Symphony
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Wes Dyring, Practicing Musician Viola Teacher

“Music education is fundamental to a well-rounded education.”

Virginia Dziekonski
PM Cello Teacher
Assistant Principal Cellist – Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra
Read Full Bio Here

Virginia Dziekonski, Practicing Musician Cello Teacher
Blayne Barnes, Practicing Musician Violin Teacher

“Playing music has provided me with more opportunities than anything else in my life.”

Blayne Barnes
PM Violin Teacher
Co-Founder – North Corner Chamber Orchestra
Read Full Bio Here

Alex Dyring, Practicing Musician Upright Bass Teacher

“I have two passions: playing music and teaching others to be as passionate about playing music as I am.”

Alex Dyring
PM Upright Bass Teacher
Academic Coordinator – Fedujazz Dominican Republic
Read Full Bio Here

All Provided by Music Educators like You

  • Emil Khudyev
  • Virginia Dziekonski
  • Jerome Smith
  • Jim Sisko
  • Dr Evan Smith
  • Blayne Barnes
  • Wes Dyring
  • Elias
  • Alex Dyring

FEATURES

EASY TO USE

video tutorials and sheet music are hosted on our site and conveniently organized into Google Slides with assessment tools. With just a few clicks, you can assign students the materials necessary to learn at home from the learning management system you already use.

EQUITABLE

access to music education is at our very core. That’s why we provide our service to K-12 music programs completely free of charge, provide free training to K-12 educators, donate 100% of our profit from K-12 student’s rentals and equipment sales back to K-12 music programs, and lead the Protective Equipment For All Music Students Initiative.

COMPREHENSIVE

synchronous learning models include assessment methods developed with writers of the National Core Arts Standards and Model Cornerstone Assessments. Hold students accountable, increase engagement, and return to an enjoyable learning experience.

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EASY TO USE

video tutorials and sheet music are hosted on our site and conveniently organized into Google Slides with assessment tools. With just a few clicks, you can assign students the materials necessary to learn at home from the learning management system you already use.

EQUITABLE

access to music education is at our very core. That’s why we provide our service to K-12 music programs completely free of charge, provide free training to K-12 educators, donate 100% of our profit from K-12 student’s rentals and equipment sales back to K-12 music programs, and lead the Protective Equipment For All Music Students Initiative.

COMPREHENSIVE

synchronous learning models include assessment methods developed with writers of the National Core Arts Standards and Model Cornerstone Assessments. Hold students accountable, increase engagement, and return to an enjoyable learning experience.

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DESIGNED BY K-12

MUSIC EDUCATORS

SIMILAR SCOPE AND SEQUENCE AS METHOD BOOKS

WORLD-CLASS

TEACHERS

STEP-BY-STEP

VIDEO TUTORIALS

SHEET MUSIC AND

PROGRESS TRACKING

GROWING LIBRARY OF K-12 EDUCATOR CONTENT

ACCESS ON ANY DEVICE WITH INTERNET

DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS FOR OFFLINE LEARNING

REMOTE/HYBRID LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

FREE TRAINING AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT SCHOOL YEAR


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