BP2_jamlegend.com

OK. First of all, I must say that one I began really diving into the world of Web 2.0 apps, I really did not have any clue as to the immensity of this toolbox of apps. But now that I have started digging in, I am beginning to see the enormous amounts of potential that are held within the portals of Web 2.0 applications. As I began searching under the heading of music, I was amazed at how many there were just in that category. So, due to my overwhelming excitement about the endless possibilities, please indulge me for a few moments. I would like to just briefly mention a few applications before I get to that one that I really enjoyed. 

First, I want to tell you about uTutti. uTutti is an online program created with one overall goal in mind: save music teachers time and energy so they can get back to teaching. uTutti allows you to streamline the administrative aspects of your program so you can focus on the education of your students. Take control of your program by managing student contact info, parent communication, inventory, finances, fees, fundraisers, calendars, group email, grades, classes/groups, and more. And as a band director, anything that helps keep me organized is always a plus. 

The second is Audiotool. I haven’t even begin to tap into what this application can do. But my idea is let students create their own tracks for accompaniment. They will take these tracks and add them to things they have recorded, such as scales, pass – off lines, or even a song they have created. The possibilities with this application are UNLIMITED. 

 

Finally, the app that I am so excited about, primarily because I will be spending a lot of time playing it is jamlegend.com. Jamlegend.com is a web site where students can go and play the guitar hero or rock band game online for free. Many of my students, as well as yours, already have this game at their house and they are quite good at it. This is just another way to get students involved in playing a game and building community and just HAVING FUN! Take a look at how this average “hack” did playing the game! 

http://www.viddler.com/explore/mikemankins/videos/7/