Hello Lockport Band Families,
I have signed our school up for a smart music subscription to help keep your student’s music skills up throughout the school closure. This program has been offered by the Smart Music Company until the end of the school year free of charge.
I am working hard to try to learn and manage this new system and new way of teaching, so let’s be patient with each other. I would like to hear each of you play somethings for me using this platform in the coming weeks.
I will be able to remotely assign band assignments through this program. Students will have premium access, which means they can record their assignments and submit them to me through this program. Your students will also have access to thousands of songs to practice in a variety of genres at their own pace. Students may submit assignments or any other piece of music from the website and receive feedback. I will offer suggestions on how to improve their performance or next steps.
I also understand that some students have limited internet access, but typically have a cellphone to record their assignment and email it to me through their data plan. I can also provide feedback and offer suggestions on how to improve student performance by email if you don’t have access to the program.
This program will only work on desktop computers, laptops, and tablets. (Please see below for additional
instructions for students without access the tech devices listed above.
Signing Up for smart music.
Step 1: Go to this website to start the sign-in process. https://admin.smartmusic.com/join
Students must enter a valid email address and use their specific grade code:
Grade 7 Band Code: 4YND4-NZVU7
Grade 8 Band Code: EZ636-JNANE
Grade 9 Band Code: MXMM7-JGMUF
Step 2: On the next screen, you will need to register with some additional information. Please make sure you choose a username and password you will remember; your username must give Ms. Milliken a clear indication of who it is. Please note: All students should indicate that they’re 13 years of age or older. Also: In the time zone tab – type Canada (select: -6.00 Central time zone)
Step 3: Once you complete the registration process. Ms. Milliken will need to approve your account. Once the account is approved, you will have full access to the Smart Music Program
Step 4: Once Ms. Milliken confirms your account you will have full access: In the method book section, you can search Essential Elements. You can also search any piece in our folders to play along.
Step 5: Recording your assignment: When you’re ready to record your assignment, click the red record button. The program will ask to test your microphone on your computer quickly (This takes 1 second). You will hear a four-beat countdown and then you can start your recording. The program will track highlight the notes in red or green: Green means you played the notes right with the correct tempo. Red means you played wrong. You’re able to record multiple times until all notes appear green. You can press submit when you’re happy with your recording to Ms. Milliken. See the visual below for more information.
Step 6: Have fun with the program, explore new music, find time to play your instrument and be creative, and don’t stress about handing in assignments. Complete the tasks at your own pace and submit them when you’re ready.
Step 6: Have fun with the program, explore new music, find time to play your instrument and be creative, and don’t stress about handing in assignments. Complete the tasks at your own pace and submit them when you’re ready.