Music Instructional Videos, Concerts, and Other Educational Resources
Music Instructional Videos, Concerts, and Other Educational Resources
How to Tune Your Instrument / Tuners & Metronomes:
Violin: Beginner (Using Fine Tuners), Advanced (Using Friction Pegs);
Recommended Tuning/Metronome Apps:
- ClearTune
- TonalEnergy Tuner (TE Tuner) (Also has a metronome and audio analyzer)
- Metronome Plus
Recommended Tuners: Available for Purchase Online
- Snark Super Tight, Clip-On Tuner (ST-8)
- Korg Chromatic Solo Tuner (CA-1)
- Korg Combo Tuner/Metronome (TM-50)
String Instrument Resources:
The Violinist: Website dedicated to all things violin. Blogs, classifieds, performances, videos, teachers, luthiers, etc.
CelloBello: Formerly the Internet Cello Society (ICS). Website dedicated to all things cello: videos/lessons, jobs, competitions, blogs/forums, etc. Founded by Paul Katz and currently run/maintained by NEC students. Also on YouTube with many interviews, masterclasses, lessons, discussions, and more.
TalkBass: Website dedicated to bass/bassists. Forums/blogs, classifieds, etc.
International Society of Bassists (ISB): With some 3,000 members in over 40 countries, the ISB is an organization for those who teach, study, play, repair, build and enjoy the double bass. The ISB is a forum for communication among bassists throughout the world and across a wide variety of musical styles.
General Music Resources (All Instruments):
Appcompanist: Can be used for secondary school solo and ensemble practice, Appcompanist gives you full control over thousands of beautiful piano parts
Chrome Music Lab: Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments.
Many teachers have been using Chrome Music Lab as a tool in their classrooms to explore music and its connections to science, math, art, and more. They’ve been combining it with dance and live instruments. Here’s a collection of some uses we’ve found on Twitter.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Learning for Kids:
Younger Students: Here
Older Students: Here
Jamkazam: Revolutionizing the way musicians connect, play, learn and earn. Across a city or across a nation.
Jazz Everyone: Learn how to improvise and play Jazz online, for schools and private learning. Over 600 instructional videos and thousands of downloadable PDFs and tracks with one of the leading jazz educators, Willie Thomas.
Minnesota Orchestra: Interactive guide to the orchestra and instrument musician guide, plus a chance to “Meet” the musicians of the orchestra.
MusEDLab: The NYU Music Experience Design Lab (MusEDLab) researches and designs new technologies and experiences for music making, creative learning and engagement together with students, educators, non-profit, and industry partners. We focus on lowering barriers to and promoting creative expressions of all people across the lifespan.
MuseScore: Free composition software
Musical Instrument Museum Virtual Tour – Main Website
The Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix, AZ features a collection of more than 8,000 instruments from countries around the world.
MusicTheory.net – Free online lessons, exercises, and tools in/for music theory.
Prodigies Music Lessons: The easiest way to teach young children music! Our kids YouTube channel is full of interactive preschool learning videos that get kids singing, hand-signing and playing their first instrument. We sing about the musical alphabet, about Solfege, about scale numbers and colors! Your kids will learn how to play their favorite preschool songs and you’ll be amazed at how fast their musicality will develop.
Strings Magazine: Periodical dedicated to all things related to the string family. Performances, news articles/stories, and more. Also available digitally/online.
Strad Magazine: The Strad is an indispensable guide for string players, teachers and instrument makers alike, featuring expert advice and practical guidance each month from celebrated luthiers working with traditional techniques and the latest technological advances. Authoritative, trusted and influential, The Strad is available in print and digital editions.
The Violin Channel – Online resource for classical music news, performances, reviews, masterclasses, articles, etc. Can also be found on YouTube.
uTheory: online theory, rhythm, & ear training video lessons, exercises & practice — has teacher interface, individual student logins available. Free tier available with subscriptions also possible.
WordSynth: An experiment that lets you play with language and music.
Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence: Emotions drive learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, and health. The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence uses the power of emotions to create a healthier, and more equitable, productive, and compassionate society, today and for future generations.
YoReMi – YoReMi combines music, yoga and mindfulness education into one affordable and effective, curriculum-based enrichment class that promotes a child’s physical, social, emotional and mental health. For kids K-5.
Concerts & Performances:
New York Philharmonic Archives: Every concert (and more) since December 7, 1842.
*Disclaimer: These websites and resources have been compiled and shared with you for educational purposes only, and All Strings Attached does not claim ownership or endorse any of the content found herein. Please consult with your teacher for additional guidance. We are available if you have any questions or would like to submit additional resources, please share them with us at: info@allstringsattached.com
