I recently purchased a set of five REALLY cheap clip on microhones from eBay (they came directly from China) and tested them with SmartMusic.  They work extremely well (with a violin at least).  They cost under $1.50 each with shipping.  The clip is a little more flimsy, but anyone can...

For many years now, MusicTheory.net has been a great website to send students to for drill practice of music theory, especially note reading. The site has undergone a transformation by moving to HTML5 coding language and away from the reliance on the proprietary Adobe flash format. Now the teachers is...

I’ve developed a 3 step tuning sequence I use when students are able to tune their instruments comfortably. I created a track using Apple’s Garageband that automates this process. The track allows me to get away from standing in front of the class and provides me the ability to wander...

For a limited time Apple is selling refurbished 8GB iPod Nanos for just $99 (regularly $149 new). Apple Store Link I used these iPods for my orchestra students’ individual assessment last year and was very happy with the results. I was able to seamlessly integrate the iPods into my rehearsals...

Griffin Technology recently announced a guitar connection cable for the iPhone/iPad/iTouch. This cable allows you to plug in a guitar/bass/keyboard to the iDevice and use it as an effects processor while running the free iShred LIVE app. Check out the video… The big question is, will it work with an...

All of the presentation files and links shown at my sessions at the 2010 OSU String Teacher Workshop are now available on my website It was a pleasure working with all of the participants and such a joy to see so many interested in String Ed Tech! I am looking...

I received my iPhone 4 on June 23, the day before the official launch. On the first day of pre-orders, June 15, I did have a significant issue in ordering online from Apple, but was able to place my order with AT&T. I’m not exactly sure why I was eligible...