Resources

Practical tools to support your practice, teaching, and growth.

This is your one-stop shop for downloadable content, planning guides, exercises, and classroom-ready materials.

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Practice Plans

Whether you're just starting out or training for auditions, a structured plan can make all the difference.

Downloadable Plans:

Beginner Weekly Practice Plan (PDF)

30-Day Technical Development Challenge

Customizable Daily Journal Template

External Tools:

Music Practice Planner (Google Sheets Template)

Pomofocus Timer for Practice Blocks

Explore our Practice Tools page for digital tuners, metronomes, and more.

Warm-ups

Daily warm-ups are essential for tone, flexibility, and endurance.

Instrument-Specific Warm-ups:

Brass Daily Warm-up Set

Woodwind Long Tones & Articulation

Percussion Rudiment Routine

Vocal Warm-up Routine (with breathing cues)

External Resources:

Vic Firth Rudiments Library 

Choral Warm-ups with John Fluker (YouTube)

Lesson Plans (For Educators)

Save time and bring structure to your classroom or private studio.

Featured Downloads:

Intro to Rhythm (Grades 5–6)

Introduction to the Brass Family

Middle School Choral Warm-up Plan

External Templates:

National Core Arts Standards (NAfME)

Teachers Pay Teachers – Music Templates

Visit our full Teaching Hub for more classroom support and pedagogical tools.

Sheet Music / Exercises

Original and curated exercises to strengthen your musicianship.

What’s Inside:

Major Scales Packet – All Instruments

Sight-Reading Mini Workbook (Level 1–2)

Chorale Practice Pack – SATB + Band

External Repositories:

IMSLP – Free Public Domain Scores

8notes.com – Beginner to Intermediate Exercises

Rubrics & Assessment Tools

Measure growth, provide feedback, and keep students engaged with clear expectations.

Templates & Rubrics:

Performance Assessment Rubric (Solo/Ensemble)

Practice Reflection Log (Editable PDF)

Self & Peer Evaluation Form

Recommended Tools:

- Flip (formerly Flipgrid) for video reflections

- Google Forms Music Assessment Template

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