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Composers
Classical Composers Biographies
Dr. Estrella’s Composer Dictionary
Tchaikovsky
This is a great website on Tchaikovsky. I discovered it when researching a unit on The Nutcracker for my general music class.
General Music
Children’s Music Workshop present Music Education Online
Classics for Kids
This is a great website! You can get a monthly email from them, which features a composer and downloadable student sheets.
Christmas carols stories
I found this useful when students are working on the older Christmas carols.
Virginia Tech Music Dictionary
Easy to use!
10 Best Uses of Classical Music in Cartoons
Great way to get students interested in classical music.
Classical Music Education
Timeline of Trends in Music
This link goes to the first half of the 20th century, but there are options for other time periods.
Online Metronome
Now students never have an excuse for not using the met!
Interactive Music
Play Music
Online Ear Training
Morton Subotnick’s Creating Music
Note Reading
Great Performances Website
Ars Nova Music Education
Some of the games are free and others cost.
Music Styles
A Passion for Jazz
Baroque Music
Smithsonian Jazz
Music Companies
Boosey and Hawkes
Alfred Music
Hal Leonard
Kjos
FJH
Musical Resources
Music Technology
Electronic Musician
Technology Institute for Music Educators
Organizations
Toledo Piano Teachers Association
Ohio Music Teachers Association
Technology Institute for Music Educators
Artist Links
Emily Bear
William Joseph
Do you have an Iphone, Ipod Touch, Ipad? Here are some apps you may find useful:
Ear Trainer – This is a great app for ear training.
iHarmony – Forgotten the chord progression for the key you’re writing in? This has them all!
Pianochords – This works for looking up chords or a different way to quiz the students.
Rhythm in Reach – I’ve used this with several students. It’s great when you have siblings, a wiggly youngster, etc.
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