What is SmartMusic?

SmartMusic is a computer program designed to help our students practice and receive immediate feedback about their playing. Students can practice with a background accompaniment and get visual and audio feedback on each assignment, which makes practice more meaningful and productive. It motivates students to continue practicing in order to improve their scores, similar to a video game. As directors, we can provide more individualized attention for your child, helping them continue to grow. 

You can learn about the program by visiting smartmusic.com but below is a brief overview of some of the key points:

• SmartMusic is a web-based program. This means you will not need to install any software or update any apps. It works through any Google chrome browser as well as on an iPad. 

• EVERY student will have a basic subscription to SmartMusic to allow them to take their playing tests. You will have the option of purchasing the full version to give them access to their band book, other music, etc. If you have multiple students in band, they can share a subscription to save you money.

• In addition to being used for playing tests, SmartMusic contains their band book as well as thousands of other songs students can play to get better at their instrument! 

Purchasing Subscriptions

A subscription costs $14/year and grants students access to their band books, most of the songs we play in band, and all assignments. Additionally, they will be able to access the full SmartMusic library which has thousands of cool tunes and other method books to check out!

CAUTION - Please order your subscription through us. We receive a special educator pricing. If you order directly from SmartMusic.com, the price is much higher. Additionally, subscriptions are tied to student accounts. If your child forgets their SmartMusic login, please do NOT make a new account - this causes us a lot of problems since the new account won't have a subscription tied to it. 

Have multiple children in band?

Students from the same family can share a SmartMusic account. If you already purchased a subscription for an older child, you don't have to buy one for the younger child (unless you want to). The only limitation is students cannot be in the same class/section. For example, a 6th grader and a 12th grader can share. A 6th grader in the 1st period woodwind class and a 6th grader in the 1st period brass class could share. However, two children in the 1st period woodwind class cannot share because they are the same class. If you need help setting up a shared subscription, please let us know. 

SMARTMUSIC HELP/RESOURCES

Need help using the Registering for SmartMusic or joining your class? Click HERE.