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Have you heard this question recently? “Does anyone have any great graduation song suggestions??” I've compiled a list of the most popular graduation song suggestions for schools from across social media in this blog as well as added links to their Youtube videos! *Bonus* - I've also recently added all of these songs to a handy Spotify playlist which you can find in the blog!

Have you heard this question recently? “Does anyone have any great graduation song suggestions??” I've compiled a list of the most popular graduation song suggestions for schools from across social media in this blog as well as added links to their Youtube videos! *Bonus* - I've also recently added all of these songs to a handy Spotify playlist which you can find in the blog!

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, we’ll be talking about how to research tech gear… things like headphones, bluetooth speakers, microphones, audio interfaces, keyboards, etc. We’ll discuss where to do your research, and how to find the latest options and best solutions for your particular situation. Music Technology, Educational Technology, Interactive Websites, Music Software, Tech Gear, Bluetooth Speakers, Microphones, Free Music, Sourcing

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In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, we’ll be talking about how to research tech gear… things like headphones, bluetooth speakers, microphones, audio interfaces, keyboards, etc. We’ll discuss where to do your research, and how to find the latest options and best solutions for your particular situation.

Have you heard this question recently? “Does anyone have any great graduation song suggestions??” I've compiled a list of the most popular graduation song suggestions for schools from across social media in this blog as well as added links to their Youtube videos! *Bonus* - I've also recently added all of these songs to a handy Spotify playlist which you can find in the blog!

Have you heard this question recently? “Does anyone have any great graduation song suggestions??” I've compiled a list of the most popular graduation song suggestions for schools from across social media in this blog as well as added links to their Youtube videos! *Bonus* - I've also recently added all of these songs to a handy Spotify playlist which you can find in the blog!

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This is a guest post by Elisabeth (Lisi) Bottoms. EarSketch is a website unlike anything you’ve ever seen before because it combines music with computer coding! It’s a fantastic way to integrate music and the arts into STEM/STEAM curriculum, give your music students an authentic way to participate in the Hour of Code event, and it helps bridge the gap between music and 21st-century technology skills! Best of all? It’s designed for total beginners and is completely FREE! Technology Lesson Plans, Technology Skills, Music Teachers, Music Student, Music Education, Teaching Coding, Middle School Music

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This is a guest post by Elisabeth (Lisi) Bottoms. EarSketch is a website unlike anything you’ve ever seen before because it combines music with computer coding! It’s a fantastic way to integrate music and the arts into STEM/STEAM curriculum, give your music students an authentic way to participate in the Hour of Code event, and it helps bridge the gap between music and 21st-century technology skills! Best of all? It’s designed for total beginners and is completely FREE!

A brand new major overhaul to MuseScore, MuseScore 4.0, was released late last year as a result of a new team in charge of development. This new version of the still completely FREE music notation software includes several major redesigns and exciting new features for musicians and music educators. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven of the most exciting changes in MuseScore 4.0 that music teachers need to know about. (Written by Katrina Proctor, content manager at Midnight Music)

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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking ChatGPT and other AI technologies are too complicated for us to use in our music teaching. The truth is, these tools can actually be incredibly helpful and easy to incorporate into your life because they act as perfect brainstorming and idea-generating resources. In this blog, we’ll talk about 5 easy ways to simplify your music teaching life with AI and demonstrate some example outputs from different AI writing software. (Written by Katrina Proctor) Teaching Life, Teaching Music, Music Teacher, Writing Software, Demonstrate

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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking ChatGPT and other AI technologies are too complicated for us to use in our music teaching. The truth is, these tools can actually be incredibly helpful and easy to incorporate into your life because they act as perfect brainstorming and idea-generating resources. In this blog, we’ll talk about 5 easy ways to simplify your music teaching life with AI and demonstrate some example outputs from different AI writing software. (Written by Katrina Proctor)

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Written by Katrina Proctor, content manager at Midnight Music. You’ve probably been hearing a lot about ChatGPT and other AI writers that are taking the world by storm, and you might, understandably, have some apprehension about them. In this blog, I’ll discuss why music teachers shouldn’t be scared of AI like ChatGPT and how we can instead use our natural unease to fuel opportunities in our classrooms where students can experiment and create with AI in responsible, ethical, and HONEST ways. Outlook, Experiment, Scared

Written by Katrina Proctor, content manager at Midnight Music. You’ve probably been hearing a lot about ChatGPT and other AI writers that are taking the world by storm, and you might, understandably, have some apprehension about them. In this blog, I’ll discuss why music teachers shouldn’t be scared of AI like ChatGPT and how we can instead use our natural unease to fuel opportunities in our classrooms where students can experiment and create with AI in responsible, ethical, and HONEST ways.

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

2022 was a great year for the Music Tech Teacher Podcast! I had so much fun hearing from you, interviewing some incredible guests, and teaching you all more about music technology! In this blog, we'll share the top 10 most popular podcast episodes from 2022! Teacher Help, Teachers, Most Popular Music, Music For You

Most Popular Music

2022 was a great year for the Music Tech Teacher Podcast! I had so much fun hearing from you, interviewing some incredible guests, and teaching you all more about music technology! In this blog, we'll share the top 10 most popular podcast episodes from 2022!

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the most helpful apps you can use as a musician. We’ll discuss apps that help you practice music or transcribe music. I hope you find them helpful! Music Practice, Best Ipad, Ipad Apps, Discuss, Midnight

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the most helpful apps you can use as a musician. We’ll discuss apps that help you practice music or transcribe music. I hope you find them helpful!

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, I'm sharing with you a collection of 10 links to tech tools, resources, and tech tips. They are a combination of things that I discovered recently, that I haven’t shared for a while, or that I haven’t shared at all on the podcast. Some of the things you'll learn about include: ⭐️ Doctor Musik ⭐️ EarSketch ⭐️ BBC Sound Effects Library ⭐️ Soundscape World and more! Podcasts, Sound Effects, How To Plan, Learning, Bbc

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, I'm sharing with you a collection of 10 links to tech tools, resources, and tech tips. They are a combination of things that I discovered recently, that I haven’t shared for a while, or that I haven’t shared at all on the podcast. Some of the things you'll learn about include: ⭐️ Doctor Musik ⭐️ EarSketch ⭐️ BBC Sound Effects Library ⭐️ Soundscape World and more!

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

If you’re in the market for a USB microphone for your music classroom, Black Friday is definitely the time to buy! There are always great deals to be had on USB microphones this time of year! In this blog post, we will discuss five of the best USB microphones to look for during Black Friday sales, why you may need an external USB microphone and their ease of use! Usb Microphone, Music Classroom, Your Music, External

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If you’re in the market for a USB microphone for your music classroom, Black Friday is definitely the time to buy! There are always great deals to be had on USB microphones this time of year! In this blog post, we will discuss five of the best USB microphones to look for during Black Friday sales, why you may need an external USB microphone and their ease of use!

2022 was a year full of learning 🏫, of new experiences 🧭, renewed optimism ⭐️ and brand new challenges 🧩. Let's celebrate all we accomplished together with this look back at our 10 most popular Midnight Music blog posts of 2022!

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Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or ‘just because’ gift – we’ve found some perfect ideas for unique and practical gifts for every music teacher! From creative decor to useful teaching tools, we’ll show you how to find the perfect presents that show your appreciation or celebrate your love of music, while providing a bit of fun and flair. Teaching Tools, Just Because Gifts, Holiday Birthday, Practical Gifts

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Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or ‘just because’ gift – we’ve found some perfect ideas for unique and practical gifts for every music teacher! From creative decor to useful teaching tools, we’ll show you how to find the perfect presents that show your appreciation or celebrate your love of music, while providing a bit of fun and flair.

As a music teacher, you know the importance of having a quality keyboard in your classroom. But with such a wide range of prices and features, it can take time to know which one is right for you. In this blog post, I’ll help you uncover some of the best portable piano keyboards and midi controllers to use with your devices (laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads) and teach you to determine which features will be most meaningful for you! Best Piano Keyboard, Portable Piano, Midi Controllers

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As a music teacher, you know the importance of having a quality keyboard in your classroom. But with such a wide range of prices and features, it can take time to know which one is right for you. In this blog post, I’ll help you uncover some of the best portable piano keyboards and midi controllers to use with your devices (laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads) and teach you to determine which features will be most meaningful for you!

Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or ‘just because’ gift – we’ve found some perfect ideas for unique and practical gifts for every music teacher! From creative decor to useful teaching tools, we’ll show you how to find the perfect presents that show your appreciation or celebrate your love of music, while providing a bit of fun and flair. Sphero, Elementary Music

Elementary Music

Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or ‘just because’ gift – we’ve found some perfect ideas for unique and practical gifts for every music teacher! From creative decor to useful teaching tools, we’ll show you how to find the perfect presents that show your appreciation or celebrate your love of music, while providing a bit of fun and flair.

Do you have a music teacher in your life that deserves something special? Are you a music teacher at a loss for what to add to your wish list? Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or ‘just because’ gift – we’ve found some perfect ideas for unique and practical gifts for every music teacher! From creative decor to useful teaching tools, we’ll show you how to find the perfect presents that show your appreciation or celebrate your love of music, while providing a bit of fun and flair. Teacher Birthday, Spotify App, Song Playlist

Teacher Birthday

Do you have a music teacher in your life that deserves something special? Are you a music teacher at a loss for what to add to your wish list? Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or ‘just because’ gift – we’ve found some perfect ideas for unique and practical gifts for every music teacher! From creative decor to useful teaching tools, we’ll show you how to find the perfect presents that show your appreciation or celebrate your love of music, while providing a bit of fun and flair.

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

The Canva Create Conference was a live event that contained some major announcements which will impact Canva users worldwide, and music teachers are no exception! These exciting new releases from Canva including Docs, Websites, Presentation Mode, Video Tools, and Whiteboards can all be integrated into your music classroom easily and enhance the lessons you are already creating for your students with your free Canva educator account. Video Tools, Teaching Tips

The Canva Create Conference was a live event that contained some major announcements which will impact Canva users worldwide, and music teachers are no exception! These exciting new releases from Canva including Docs, Websites, Presentation Mode, Video Tools, and Whiteboards can all be integrated into your music classroom easily and enhance the lessons you are already creating for your students with your free Canva educator account.

Here’s a fun holiday season-themed Chrome Music Lab Song Maker lesson that will suit upper-elementary, middle and high school music students. It’s a simple, straightforward music tech lesson that can be done on iPads, Chromebooks, Macs or PCs. This activity asks students to recreate well-known holiday-themed songs in Song Maker from a provided image, listen to what they’ve created and then fill out a corresponding worksheet where they can identify the mystery song. Holiday Fun, Holiday Season, High School Music, Macs, Upper Elementary

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Upper Elementary

Here’s a fun holiday season-themed Chrome Music Lab Song Maker lesson that will suit upper-elementary, middle and high school music students. It’s a simple, straightforward music tech lesson that can be done on iPads, Chromebooks, Macs or PCs. This activity asks students to recreate well-known holiday-themed songs in Song Maker from a provided image, listen to what they’ve created and then fill out a corresponding worksheet where they can identify the mystery song.

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

EarSketch is a website unlike anything you’ve ever seen before because it combines music with computer coding! It’s a fantastic way to integrate music and the arts into STEM/STEAM curriculum, give your music students an authentic way to participate in the Hour of Code event, and it helps bridge the gap between music and 21st-century technology skills! Best of all? It’s designed for total beginners and is completely FREE! Read on to learn about this incredible and unique program! Computer Coding, Stem Steam

Computer Coding

EarSketch is a website unlike anything you’ve ever seen before because it combines music with computer coding! It’s a fantastic way to integrate music and the arts into STEM/STEAM curriculum, give your music students an authentic way to participate in the Hour of Code event, and it helps bridge the gap between music and 21st-century technology skills! Best of all? It’s designed for total beginners and is completely FREE! Read on to learn about this incredible and unique program!

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing some of the most helpful apps you can use as a musician. We’ll discuss apps that help you practice music or transcribe music. I hope you find them helpful! Best Apps, I Hope You, Musician

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing some of the most helpful apps you can use as a musician. We’ll discuss apps that help you practice music or transcribe music. I hope you find them helpful!

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

If you’re in the market for a USB microphone for your music classroom, Black Friday is definitely the time to buy! There are always great deals to be had on USB microphones this time of year! In this blog post, we will discuss five of the best USB microphones to look for during Black Friday sales, why you may need an external USB microphone and their ease of use!

If you’re in the market for a USB microphone for your music classroom, Black Friday is definitely the time to buy! There are always great deals to be had on USB microphones this time of year! In this blog post, we will discuss five of the best USB microphones to look for during Black Friday sales, why you may need an external USB microphone and their ease of use!

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, we’ll be talking about how to research tech gear… things like headphones, bluetooth speakers, microphones, audio interfaces, keyboards, etc. We’ll discuss where to do your research, and how to find the latest options and best solutions for your particular situation. Research, Gears

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, we’ll be talking about how to research tech gear… things like headphones, bluetooth speakers, microphones, audio interfaces, keyboards, etc. We’ll discuss where to do your research, and how to find the latest options and best solutions for your particular situation.

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

If you’re in the market for a USB microphone for your music classroom, Black Friday is definitely the time to buy! There are always great deals to be had on USB microphones this time of year! In this blog post, we will discuss five of the best USB microphones to look for during Black Friday sales, why you may need an external USB microphone and their ease of use! Black Friday, That Look

If you’re in the market for a USB microphone for your music classroom, Black Friday is definitely the time to buy! There are always great deals to be had on USB microphones this time of year! In this blog post, we will discuss five of the best USB microphones to look for during Black Friday sales, why you may need an external USB microphone and their ease of use!

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Midnight Music Blog Posts

If you’ve been on the internet much over the last several weeks, you’ve probably seen and heard a lot about…corn. The ‘It’s Corn’ meme (and song!) has blown up worldwide into thousands of viral videos on TikTok, Youtube, and Instagram. While it’s delightfully light, it’s also a wonderful and positive way to enjoy some music-making with your students thanks to some genius music tech teachers and some fun play-along videos! Viral Videos, Embrace

If you’ve been on the internet much over the last several weeks, you’ve probably seen and heard a lot about…corn. The ‘It’s Corn’ meme (and song!) has blown up worldwide into thousands of viral videos on TikTok, Youtube, and Instagram. While it’s delightfully light, it’s also a wonderful and positive way to enjoy some music-making with your students thanks to some genius music tech teachers and some fun play-along videos!

As a music teacher, you know the importance of having a quality piano keyboard in your classroom. But with such a wide range of prices and features, it can take time to know which one is right for you. In this blog post, I’ll help you uncover some of the best portable piano keyboards and midi controllers to use with your devices (laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads) and teach you to determine which features will be most meaningful for you. Budgeting

As a music teacher, you know the importance of having a quality piano keyboard in your classroom. But with such a wide range of prices and features, it can take time to know which one is right for you. In this blog post, I’ll help you uncover some of the best portable piano keyboards and midi controllers to use with your devices (laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads) and teach you to determine which features will be most meaningful for you.

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Midnight Music Blog Posts