Sharing Music with Students¶
Share sheet music and resources with your students.
Sharing Options¶
Share from Library¶
From Public Library: 1. Browse music library 2. Find piece to share 3. Click "Share" 4. Select students/classes 5. Add note (optional) 6. Send
Students Receive: - Notification - Direct link to piece - Your attached note - Option to add to their library
Share Your Uploads¶
From "My Music": 1. View your uploaded music 2. Select piece 3. Click "Share with Students" 4. Choose recipients 5. Set permissions 6. Share
Permission Options: - View only - Can practice - Can download - Can duplicate
Share via Assignment¶
Include in Assignment: - Create assignment - Attach specific music piece - Required vs optional pieces - Students get direct access
Sharing Methods¶
Individual Sharing¶
Share with One Student: 1. Go to student profile 2. Click "Share Music" 3. Select pieces 4. Add personal message 5. Send
Use Cases: - Personalized lesson music - Remedial pieces - Advanced challenges - Custom arrangements
Class Sharing¶
Share with Entire Class: 1. Go to Classes 2. Select class 3. Click "Share Music Library" 4. Choose pieces 5. Send to all
Class Library: - Shared collection for class - All students can access - Teacher can update anytime - Remove access when class ends
Organization Library¶
For Organization Members: - Access organization's shared library - Share organization content with students - Organization-wide music policies - Rights-managed content
Sharing Custom Material¶
Upload & Share Own Compositions¶
- Upload your composition
- Set metadata
- Mark as "Teacher Original"
- Share with students
- Students can practice but not redistribute
Scan Physical Sheet Music¶
- Scan/photograph sheet music (ensure copyright compliance)
- Upload PDF
- Add to student's assignment
- Students can view on any device
Managing Shared Content¶
View What You've Shared¶
Shared Music Dashboard: - List of all shared pieces - Who has access - Date shared - Permissions granted - Usage statistics
Revoke Access¶
Remove Sharing: 1. Go to shared items 2. Select piece 3. Choose students to remove 4. Confirm removal 5. Students lose access
Update Shared Files¶
Replace Shared Music: - Upload new version - Replaces old version for all students - Students notified of update
Usage Tracking¶
See Who's Practicing¶
Shared Music Analytics: - Which students opened shared piece - Practice time on shared music - Completion status - Performance metrics
Copyright Considerations¶
⚠️ Important: - Only share music you have rights to distribute - Public domain works: OK to share - Your original compositions: OK to share - Copyrighted works: Need proper licensing - Fair use applies to educational contexts
Best Practices: - Link to licensed library content - Share only with enrolled students - Don't share outside your organization - Remove access when student leaves
Sharing Playlists¶
Create & Share Practice Playlists: 1. Create themed playlist 2. Add multiple pieces 3. Order by difficulty/theme 4. Share entire playlist with class 5. Students practice in sequence
Playlist Examples: - "Beginner Piano - Month 1" - "Christmas Concert Prep" - "Scales & Warm-ups" - "Music Theory Examples"
Communication¶
Include Messages When Sharing: - Practice tips - Why you chose this piece - What to focus on - Timeline/deadline - Encourage questions