We loved having the Fons team out in Colorado last week! It was so great to meet all of you!

Big news! I'm thrilled to share that Fons joined the MakeMusic family. We're honored to be alongside such greats like MakeMusic Cloud Finale Music & Alfred Music! Thanks to the Fons team, our fantastic community, and Jared Wray for believing. 🚀
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We are excited to welcome Fons, the award-winning scheduling and payment platform for appointment-based businesses, to the MakeMusic family! Read the full release: bit.ly/3jPEd0C

MakeMusic Inc. is delighted to announce that they have signed an exclusive agreement with FJH Music to feature FJH content exclusively in MakeMusic Cloud, formerly SmartMusic. Learn more: bit.ly/3AEIdXe

Family, friends, new experiences, the opportunity to make and share music, there's so much to be grateful for this year. Members of the MakeMusic and Alfred Music teams reflect on what they're thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! bit.ly/3UaB881

Use code CYBER22 to get up to 66% off on Finale and Garritan products during our Cyber Monday Sale, today through November 30th! Learn more: bit.ly/3gvlupE bit.ly/3OnCjPS

Watch this webinar replay and learn to make MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) your own! New York orchestra director Dan DiPasquale shares how his usage evolved to fit how he teaches and gives ways you can do the same. bit.ly/3S3lmKN

We are excited to announce that SmartMusic has a new name: MakeMusic Cloud. Our mission has always been to support music making of all kinds, and this new name and look is a natural evolution of that goal. Learn more: bit.ly/3S1n935 bit.ly/3MFobAL

Now is the perfect time to hone your SmartMusic skills! Join us for this free webinar as education specialist Ted Scalzo and marketing manager Marianne White answer the most Frequently Asked Questions from this fall's back-to-school training. Register now: bit.ly/3LNKbJo

It is increasingly common for a “band person” to be teaching strings in today’s public schools. For those who find themselves in this situation for the first time, here are a few tricks and tips from educator Randy Runyan. bit.ly/3U7lFqp

Time is often tight in the choral classroom, but there are countless benefits to incorporating aural skills during large group rehearsals. Here are ten easy ear-training exercises from Andy Beck that will improve the musicianship of choral singers. bit.ly/3QNIhJw

As we welcome the beginning of another school year of daily routines, tests, and rehearsals, Soon Hee Newbold presents a few thoughts on finding the emotional connection with music and remembering why we love what we do. bit.ly/3qpvKRW

A new school year has begun! We hope you have a wonderful year of making music, from our music-obsessed team here at SmartMusic.

Looking for a fun activity to introduce composition into your class? Try this Roll a Composition game! Roll dice to determine what rhythms or pitches to add to your composition. Download the free pdf: bit.ly/3d21WYr

It's time to Power Up with SmartMusic! Brian Balmages introduces a new series to help teachers recharge, rebuild, and reinvigorate the start to their school year. bit.ly/3q5hw8n

Here are 10 steps you can take to move towards full inclusion in your classrooms. bit.ly/3AziUVH bit.ly/3CLh4DP

Looking for a good podcast to end your weekend, or start your work week? Check out this episode of Music Ed Mentor and learn about programming diversity in music. bit.ly/3QWTBUo

Brian Balmages, composer and Director of Digital Education at MakeMusic Inc., wishes you all a creative, successful, and musical start to your school year!

What are your thoughts on grading student practice? Educator Megan Lewin shares how she maintains growth and engagement in her ensembles, even when her students can't practice at home. bit.ly/3dOIVZm

Canvas users - single-sign on with SmartMusic is now live! Have your Canvas admin follow these steps to get started: bit.ly/3AlaD7J