5-Day Challenge: Create Your Own Playalong Videos with Scrolling Notation
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Have you ever wanted to create your own playalong videos but you weren’t sure where to start? Playalong videos - especially those that include scrolling notation - can provide an incredibly useful and effective way for your students to learn music or practice music. In this special 5-day challenge, you’ll learn how to make them yourself - step by step - using free software Soundslice.
During this “have-a-go” challenge, you will have a bite-sized task each day:
During this “have-a-go” challenge, you will have a bite-sized task each day:
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find a suitable song for your playalong
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create or locate a score and import it into Soundslice
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find a suitable video for your playalong - or create your own using Canva
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synchronize the score to the video
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share the videos with your students using two different methods
Each task will be explained in full through video tutorials (that you can watch as many times as you need) and personalized help and support will be available through our exclusive forum.
This challenge is designed for music teachers of ALL age groups.
When does the 5-day challenge take place?
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The 5-day challenge is inside the Midnight Music Membership Community and is available on demand which means you can take the challenge at a time that suits you. The 5-day challenge format is designed to encourage you to work step by step at your own pace.
Join the 5-Day Challenge
The 5-Day Challenge is available to members of the Midnight Music Community.
Membership is discounted from $49 per month to just $39 per month when you join via the 5-Day Challenge.
Your Membership gives you access to all previous webinars, tech courses, lesson plans, resources, and more.
Membership is discounted from $49 per month to just $39 per month when you join via the 5-Day Challenge.
Your Membership gives you access to all previous webinars, tech courses, lesson plans, resources, and more.
FAQ
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When does the challenge take place?
The challenge is available now inside the Midnight Music Community. As soon as you sign up for the membership, you will have direct access to the challenge.
Who is this 5-day challenge for?
This challenge is suitable for music teachers of all types - elementary, middle school, and high school teachers, private studio teachers and ensemble leaders.
What’s involved with the challenge?
Each day you’ll have a bite-sized task to complete and by the end of the week you’ll have created a complete playalong video with scrolling notation (and some of you may choose to create more than one!). You’ll be able to choose your level of involvement: score and video materials will be provided for those that simply want to learn the “mechanics” of setting up the playalong and synchronizing the score with the video, but if you want to create your score and video components from scratch you can do that too!
What will I need to take part in the challenge?
You’ll need to have a Mac or PC laptop/desktop computer, or a Chromebook, plus internet access.
Do I need to watch the tutorials live at a specific time? What if I fall behind?
No - all tutorials and other materials are pre-recorded so you can watch at any time that suits you, your time zone and your other commitments! There are no hard deadlines for the challenge and all learning materials are available in the Midnight Music Community.
Can I get a professional development certificate for this training?
Yes, you can get a professional development certificate.
The challenge is available now inside the Midnight Music Community. As soon as you sign up for the membership, you will have direct access to the challenge.
Who is this 5-day challenge for?
This challenge is suitable for music teachers of all types - elementary, middle school, and high school teachers, private studio teachers and ensemble leaders.
What’s involved with the challenge?
Each day you’ll have a bite-sized task to complete and by the end of the week you’ll have created a complete playalong video with scrolling notation (and some of you may choose to create more than one!). You’ll be able to choose your level of involvement: score and video materials will be provided for those that simply want to learn the “mechanics” of setting up the playalong and synchronizing the score with the video, but if you want to create your score and video components from scratch you can do that too!
What will I need to take part in the challenge?
You’ll need to have a Mac or PC laptop/desktop computer, or a Chromebook, plus internet access.
Do I need to watch the tutorials live at a specific time? What if I fall behind?
No - all tutorials and other materials are pre-recorded so you can watch at any time that suits you, your time zone and your other commitments! There are no hard deadlines for the challenge and all learning materials are available in the Midnight Music Community.
Can I get a professional development certificate for this training?
Yes, you can get a professional development certificate.
Presenter
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Hello! I'm Katie Argyle—an Australian ed tech coach for music teachers and the director of Midnight Music.
Join us for this special 5-Day Challenge and learn exactly how to create your own playalong videos with scrolling notation. I’ll be there - along with Midnight Music Co-Ordinator Amy M. Burns (who is also a fantastic elementary music teacher and tech specialist!) - to provide tips, advice and hand-holding!
Join us for this special 5-Day Challenge and learn exactly how to create your own playalong videos with scrolling notation. I’ll be there - along with Midnight Music Co-Ordinator Amy M. Burns (who is also a fantastic elementary music teacher and tech specialist!) - to provide tips, advice and hand-holding!