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Here are ways that Music Impact Network members plan Instrument Programming while working towards an end of semester performance.
Step #1 – Skip the theory… have beginners play right away!
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NEW PARTICIPANT ORIENTATION PROCESS Show participants the “need to know” information to get playing and have success right away |
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USING THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM TO CREATE BANDS Skip instrument “lessons” and get participants to play in bands from day #1 |
Step #2 – Help participants master skills by providing regularly scheduled instruction
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4 STEPS TO IMPLEMENT WORKSHOPS Make a plan to help your participants master their instruments |
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“KARATE BELT” REWARD SYSTEM Help your participants earn a musical “black belt” – They level up each time they learn a new skill |
Step #3 – Recitals are so old school… here’s a new take on performances
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PERFORMANCE GAMES Fun (and sneaky) ways to help participants conquer stage fright |
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OPEN MIC NIGHTS Youth-led monthly open mic night that participants will look forward to |
Bonus – You may also want to try these…
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EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION WORKSHEETS Get beginners playing in 10 minutes |
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“STICKY” INSTRUMENT CHALLENGES Gamify your music program – have participants “unlock” daily musical challenges |
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VIP BAND PROGRAM Exclusive workshops for most dedicated players |
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FREE METHOD BOOKS FOR BEGINNERS Specifically for after-school music programs |
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