Frequently Asked Questions


What is Essential Elements Music Class?

EE Music Class provides thousands of interactive resources for the general music classroom and is available on any internet-connected device. Teachers can easily share content directly with students without logins or passwords, allowing them to use EE Music Class with any learning management system, such as Seesaw or Google Classroom. Most importantly, the content is carefully curated and meticulously edited to provide the highest quality interactive materials using the most popular songs available from Hal Leonard.

 

Purchasing and Trials


Can I try EEMC for free?

Absolutely! We offer a free trial for a full 30 days. Please sign up here:
https://www.eemusicclass.com/landing-pages/intro-to-eemc.

Also, we offer some samples of our materials without signing up for a trial here:
https://www.eemusicclass.com/browse/samples.

What if I can’t find my school when I’m trying to subscribe?

If you aren't finding your school, first make sure the zip code you are searching with is the billing zip code, if that is different from your school zip code. You may also enter a portion of it, for instance the first three numbers, and see if your school appears in the drop-down menu for "Select your School". If you still cannot find your school, then you may register as a private teacher to continue signing up.

Can I use a school purchase order to subscribe to EE Music Class?

Absolutely! EE Music Class accepts credit cards, checks, and school purchase orders. Click the Subscribe Now button on the Home Page to start your order. You may also send a purchase order to info@eemusicclass.com or 1-414-774-3259.

If I order now, can my subscription start later?

You may order now for a school or district and start your subscription(s) later. Email info@eemusicclass.com and we can assist you.

 

Using EEMC


Will EE Music Class work with my interactive whiteboard?

Yes! The site and content work with interactive whiteboards and any device with an internet connection, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Can I share content with my students at home?

Yes! Students can enjoy music, use resources, play games, and explore EE Music Class on their own through a Playlist or Class Collection share link created by their teacher. Learn more about sharing.

How do I search for content?

Click the blue SEARCH button at the top to browse songs, print files, audio and more. After selecting a filter, you can refine your search by choosing a secondary option in the adjacent "Choose Option" dropdown menu. Additionally, you can select the "Grade Range" category and then specify the grade level you want to target.

Add more filters by making more selections. By default, it will filter results that match all the filters; or if you would like to change that to match ANY of the filters you have added, click the word "And" displayed between the multiple filters you have added. "And" will switch to "Or" and list items that match any of the filters you have enabled.

Deactivate any individual filters you've added by clicking the "x" to the right of the filter name. Or you can deactivate all filters by clicking the eye icon to the right of the filter menus. Follow this link to view our complete song list: https://www.eemusicclass.com/song-list

How do I create a Playlist, Class Collection or Custom Lesson?

There are two options for creating playlists and custom lessons:

  • In the top navigation menu, click "Playlists," then the blue "Add New" button. In the dropdown menu, choose Playlist or Custom Lesson and follow the prompts.
  • When viewing a song or resource, click the blue icon that represents a folder/file. In the applicable dropdown menu, select "Add New _______” and follow the prompts. Note: The heart icon will add the item to your Favorites.

There are three options for creating class collections:

  • In the top navigation menu, click "Playlists," then the blue "Add New" button and follow the prompts.
  • When viewing a lesson, click the yellow "Share" button. In the dropdown menu, click "Add New Class” and follow the prompts.
  • Click “Playlists” in the top navigation menu, then click "Add to Class Collection” and follow the prompts.

How do I share a Playlist or Class Collection with students?

To share a Playlist, click “Playlists” in the top navigation menu, then click “Open Playlist” under the one you would like to share. Click the “share this playlist” button to create your unique sharing link. From there, you can chooseto share the entire playlist or individual playlist assets via email, or use “copy embedded link” to share to a learning management system.

To share a Class Collection, click “Playlists” in the top navigation menu, then click the “My Class Collections” tab and follow the prompts.

My share link doesn't work. What can I do?

Test your share link in an incognito or private browsing window or by logging out of your EE Music Class account before opening the share link. If it is still not working, please email the link to us at info@eemusicclass.com, and we will be happy to investigate further.

Can I download tracks for offline use?

The audio demonstration and accompaniment tracks are available to download for offline use. Click on the selected track and wait for it to load on your screen. Once loaded, you will see a white down arrow to the right of the play bar. Click on the arrow to begin your download.

How can I incorporate my own best practices and customize the lessons?

Create your own custom lesson variations right in the lesson overview screen. You can deactivate or move steps and save multiple variations to share with your students. To customize the step order, go to the lesson and click "View Steps." Use the check mark to deselect or select steps. You can also scroll to the bottom of the lesson page and click "Create new Custom Lesson based on this lesson." Click "Add New" at the top to save the current variation and click "Share" to add it to a Class Collection.

I want to share my ideas with you. How do I do that?

Please use the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of the home page. We always receive constructive teacher feedback and would love to hear from you!


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