Parent Information
Choosing a Teacher
How can I find the right teacher?
What can I expect in teacher policies?
How is music beneficial for all learners?
How can I find qualified teachers in my area?
Helping Your Child Succeed in Music Study
How can I encourage goal-centered practice habits?
What are some good practice tips?
How can MMTA programs provide motivation (video coming soon)
What are the effects of the Challenge Award? (coming soon)
Where Can I Find Information for Music Study for My Child with Special Needs?
What resources are there for children with special needs and/or gifted preschoolers?
Can my child with special needs play the piano?
What music can I use to help calm my child?
Staying Well and Preventing Injury
Where can I find the most up-to-date resources on music wellness?
How can I address performance anxiety?
How can I take care of myself and prevent injury?
What is the music/mind/body connection?
Your Instrument and the Care of It
What site can give me lots of information on all aspects of the piano?
How do I care for my string instrument?
What Are Some Good Websites for Children?
Theory Sites
www.musiclearningcommunity.com
A subscription service providing online computer games to teachers or student families. Many games are
available to try for free. Trial games include: pitch recognition; intervals; play-backs; and rhythm.
www.tonictutor.com
Many free games in four levels. Cute graphics. Can register students and keep track of their progress.
Upgradable to a subscription sevice. Includes games for rhythm, note recognition, and aural training.
www.teoria.com
Theory - including aural, "writing", and recognition drills for beginner, intermediate and beyond.
www.trainer.thetamusic.com
This site has the "Theta Music Trainer", a more "with-it" approach. Could be used just as easily by guitar or
piano teachers. They often show keyboard and fretboard on the same screen for students to provide answers
on the medium with which they are most-comfortable. More "hip" graphics. Mostly obvious that skills being
built are those needed for good jazz band members or informal jam sessions. Teens would like it - especially
those that like to play music in contemporary styles and improvise.
http://8notes.com/theory/
This site will answer or refresh your memory with answers to many theory questions.
Symphony-Based Websites
http://www.mtna.org/parent-and-student-resources/websites-for-kids/
(Resources are listed on the Music Teachers National Association website, MMTA's national affiliate.)
http://pianoeducation.org/pnokids.html
This site is just for kids - to talk to other kids about piano; listen to the Taz-man; jump to other cool places;
time travel to meet a famous composer or pianist; get a great tip to help with lessons; get help with writing
piano or music reports; or even ask a question!
library.thinkquest.org/15413
An award-winning site created by high school students that has lots of information on music theory; history;
styles; jobs; and a few games.
www.musictheory.net
Includes quality theory tutorials, and interactive identification and ear training drills in note reading, key
signatures, intervals, and triads.
www.pbs.org/jazz/kids
Elementary students can enjoy playing with an interactive Improvisation Station.
