EDUCATION

SMHTP is committed to giving students the best possible experience engaging in music and is suitable from beginners right through to accomplished musicians.

Show Me How to Play has a unique piece of music software called The Multiplayer that allows students to learn from and play with the band. Instruments covered so far are Drums, Bass, Guitar, some keys check out our library here, (Violin, Viola, Cello, Trumpet, Sax, Trombone as part of Practice-a-Thon and Take it Away) and new for 2010 the hotly anticipated Choir Pack 1 consisting of 10 songs where all the parts are in different windows. 

How does it work?

The Multiplayer uses real songs, showing the Drums, Bass, Piano and Guitar (or other instruments covered) in separate windows. Basically you learn by copying what is in the window. Students can solo / isolate each part as well as zoom in to get a closer look. When the student feels confident they can then mute the part they are learning and experience playing as part of the band. There are 3 other audio tracks in addition to the main instruments which are for extra production components such as metronome and vocals etc. 

What are the benefits?

• Students learn as part of a band.
• Students learn real songs.
• Versatile can be used for whole class, small group or individual tuition.
• Can download songs at home to continue studies.
• PC and Mac compatible
• Intuitive and Easy to Use.
• Great for arrangement and composition study.

Does the schools version differ from the consumer version? 

Yes, the school version gets sold in packs of 10 songs and also does not require an internet connection to work making it ideal for educational establishments. The software is sold on a multi computer yearly licence basis to make it more affordable. The software is delivered on DVD data disc for easy installation.

What is the cost? 

A 10 track pack retails RRP from £150 & VAT for 4 computers to £250 & Vat for multiple computers.  For help please email or call Music Village on 01708 771900. 

Quotes. 

“SMHTP has all the ingredients for instantly motivating teenagers, increasing their listening skills and musical understanding, enabling them to play instruments, teaching them the advantages of group co-operation, and instilling a sense of independence and responsibility in them.”

Professor Lucy Green, Institute of Education, University of London.