Technology

Corporate member EarMaster talks to us about how they can help leisure-time music groups better themselves.

EarMaster is an innovative app designed to help learners enhance their musicianship skills through engaging and interactive exercises. It covers key areas such as aural training, sight-singing, and rhythm practice, all rooted in a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach. Compatible with phones, tablets, and computers, EarMaster allows learners to sing, clap, or play their answers to exercises, providing instant feedback on pitch and rhythm accuracy.

Corporate member Biiah supports community and health through singing, committed to making singing with others inclusive, accessible and delightful.

Biiah is a technology platform that supports the development of community through group singing to help people flourish. Our mobile app currently supports both in-person and virtual coach-facilitated group singing, connecting users more intentionally with their singing journey and the positive impacts this important activity has on our holistic health.

Using good-quality images in your marketing is an effective way to attract attention, drive engagement, and boost ticket sales and membership; however, it’s essential to ensure you have permission to use them to avoid copyright infringement. 

Ian Stewart, Secretary of promoter group Howdenshire Music, talks about how his group overhauled the way they do concerts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the autumn edition of Highnotes: we cover the essential steps for recruiting a new musical director, interview Dr Anita Collins, Founder of Bigger Better Brains, on amplifying the benefits of music-making, and celebrate the vital role of treasurers. Plus, we explore the lasting impact of legacies on Making Music and the third report from the 2022 Big Survey.

Corporate member CHORALLY is a dedicated online community platform that connects the world of choral and vocal music.

Founded by Ian Clethero, who launched the project as he saw a need for a ‘go-to place’ online to make it easy for choir leaders, performing groups, singing enthusiasts and organisations around the world to find information and network with each other.

It can be very difficult to get new people to discover your music group. But with our handy resource for beginners, you too can start using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to improve your website’s search rankings.

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