Resources Websites

Resources for teachers, students, parents of students, and fans of the piano with several hundred pages of free information.

An educational site for music resources at GSCE and A-Level, plus online aural tests and a host of other interactive features.

For secondary music instructors. Free PDF versions of worksheets, plus online lessons and interactive quizzes.

This site provides resources for piano teachers in the form of articles, analyses, a discussion forum, video clips, free digital sheet music, and audio clips.

Electronic journal of the Institute for Music Research at the University of Texas. Includes articles and research reports taken from all seven technological directions in conferences.

Detailed advice for children and parents about taking up a musical instrument: what to play, how to buy it, and how to get lessons.

Free resources for music classroom teaching. Includes links and discussion board.

A review of literature concerning music education and student self-concept.

A beneficial music education resource, with photographs and ideas for creative bulletin boards and displays

Elementary Music Tech classroom in Alabama. Includes example student compositions, pictures, resources and information for music teachers interested in using technology to teach music. Discussion board for ideas and feedback.

Non-profit organization advancing the research in music education.

The history of musical theatre, film and television

Articles, forum, and directory of resources.

Library of Congress section includes resources and photographs

Online music theory flash cards to help students learn note names, key signatures, intervals, triads, and notes on the piano and guitar.

A free program (registration required) that encourages practice by keeping track of daily practice time, the music, and questions or comments for the student and/or teacher.

Virtual metronome.

Aims to provide clear, stimulating and readable accounts of current issues in music education worldwide, together with a section containing extended book reviews.

A nonprofit organization and resource site which promotes the use of popular music in education.

Works through a web browser. Has similar features to a hardware metronome. Requires Javascript and Flash.

Information and resources for music educators from all disciplines. Weekly articles, free sheet music, and newsletters on a variety of music education topics.

Information and resources for music teachers in the Florida area including the Research Perspectives in Music Education journal.

Detailed information on how to practice music effectively. Includes various downloadable practice charts and exercises.

Music Education Resources

Band, choir, orchestra and elementary tips from the music professionals from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Free sound sources for practicing ensemble music with various pitches.

Bass lessons and playing tips.

A ressource for tutors, coaches and parents who assist a student in the learning of a musical instrument.

History of Taps and other bugle calls

Produced by the ABRSM, the main instrumental examining body in UK. Contains resources, interviews and articles for instrumental and composition students of all ages and musical interests.

Tips, techniques, reviews and instructional pieces for the ukulele learner

A resource from Tom Pankhurst for students studying Bach chorale harmonisation containing guidelines and active learning resources.

This site is a resource for students and parents looking for piano teachers, tuners, music schools and piano stores in New Jersey.

A website dedicated to singing, vocal technique, singers videos and pictures.

Music Education articles.

Online metronome, tuner, and tuning fork.

Interactive links for the music classroom including ‘singalong’ songs, world music, rainforest, experimental sounds, percussion, composers, lessons, quizzes, score reading, rhythms, composing, listening, performing.

Issues in Christian worship and congregational singing

Information on songwriting, demo recording, promotion, the music business, copyright and record deals for new songwriters and bands.

Ear training website with emphasis on hearing chords.

Offers teachers at all levels opportunities to learn about classical music and its connections to the core curriculum, along with resources and lesson plans. Created by Michael Tilson Thomas with the San Francisco Symphony.

Resources, community conversation, and technology ideas for Music Educators.

Articles on music education and effective music programs.

Articles and downloads relating to teaching music technology. Includes some smartboard notebooks.

Music production tips and mixing advice blog.

Provides several original online applications to identify chords and scales by notes. Progression Analyser to Identify Chords and Scales that fit a progression.

Practical information and innovative ideas for band directors

A community organization supporting music in the San Francisco Bay area with resources for children, youth students and music educators