TECHNOLOGY

IN
INSTRUMENTA
L MUSIC
SMART MUSIC
• Different Method Books
• Technical Work
• Solos
• Abundance of Concert
Band and Jazz Ensemble
repertoire available
• Development of sight
reading skills
• Improv
• Allows student to take control
• Simply click on a note – gives you
the fingering
• Provides an accompaniment
• Provides different types of ‘count
ins’
• Click can be enabled for
metronomic practice
• Gives feedback through recording
and percentage assessment
• Can play ‘my part’ to hear the
• Create Custom Classes
• Set Practice Reports
• Clearly shows method book being
used
• Use Announcements to communicate
homework
• Set Assignments
• Assignments can be used for
term tests or as goals

• Students can make as many

takes as they like and submit
their best

• Differentiation can be used by

setting different pieces OR
simply by allowing the tempo
to be flexible
• Shows us that students are
completing homework
• Effective for parent
communication and assisting
with justification for semester
reports
• Allows students to be in
control of their grade – it’s
not based on how far
advanced they are, solely
based on their dedication and
practice commitment
• We can also send reminder
emails/comments direct to
students from the program

Example of Grading
Layout:
Example of Assignment

• Feedback
• Listen
Create Your Own!