Mid-August has rolled around like it always will, and I’m torn between “Can’t wait!” and “Don’t wanna!” like we all are. This past year I’ve taken on our school district website and half of our social media, worked through a live, real time website template change and all my usual duties. I could use another…
Category: Tech Tips
Tech Tips #2: Background Lesson Tracks With GarageBand
This is a demonstration of how to use your iPad and GarageBand to make a background track for a lesson activity. It is quick, simple and can add a lot of spark to your lessons!
Tech Tips #1: Changing Pitch and Tempo of an MP3 File
If your classes are anything like mine, they LOVE to sing with MP3 accompaniment. I subscribe to “Music K-8” and use many of their selections, which are perfect for content and range. Every once in a while though, I run into a situation where the tempo and pitch are not quite right for a group. If one or…