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Midnight Music Community

anytime, anywhere music technology training and lesson ideas…

specifically designed for
music educators.

The Midnight Music Membership Community is a world-class training library, an endless supply of lesson ideas, and easy-to-swipe templates on-demand. You’ll learn how to integrate technology into your music teaching without the stress, so you can boost classroom outcomes, engage your students on a deeper level, and inspire a lifelong love of music. 

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1000+

members

Transforming their
classrooms with technology

12+

years

equipping and 
empowering teachers

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20,000+

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Trained to become total tech masters

Nothing is left unturned. It is always my go-to resource for anything involving music tech... I have learned many shortcuts I never knew existed. Even my pupils were unaware of most of them! If I cannot finde the answer myself, I know Katie and her team are only an email away. Worth every penny..."
Laurie Arslanyan
Music Educator

let me show you around!

Welcome to the

Midnight Music Membership Community

demystifying technology for music educators worldwide, so you can make a meaningful impact in your classroom without the tech-stress.

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Through step-by-step training, world-class online courses and creative lesson ideas, The Midnight Music Membership Community will help you seamlessly integrate technology into your classroom with confidence.

Designed for self-proclaimed ‘technophobes’, intermediate computer-users and those comfortable with tech in mind, this Community will become your go-to hub to create unforgettable musical experiences for your students.

Imagine, always having
somewhere to turn to

when you need to master a new program… when you’ve hit a tech roadblock (or landmine)… or when you are simply stumped for lesson inspiration…

This is your opportunity to tap into a safe, creative, and inclusive community whenever you need.

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As a music educator,

you have an incredible opportunity to make an impact in the lives of your students

Whether they’re brand new to school, or soon to graduate, your daily work is sowing seeds that can eventually grow into a lifelong love for music! You’re raising up future songwriters, composers, artists, and educators just like you. Whether you teach them for a term, a year, or their entire school career, there is nothing more meaningful than watching them grow in their skills and love for music…

That’s what drives you… the look on your kid’s faces when their learning just clicks!

But teaching music doesn’t look like it used to

Music technology is the new kid in town, taking classrooms by storm and helping educate, engage, and inspire students in their love for music… that is, when it’s not wreaking havoc on your sanity, and causing major classroom disruptions! If you’re like most teachers, you probably have a love/hate relationship with technology (that changes from day-to-day!)

At their best, programs like GarageBand, Soundtrap and Bandlab can help your students create more music and grow their skills. With more and more kids having access to their own devices, they can take their learning beyond the classroom, and become masters of their craft on their own.

In theory, these clever programs and softwares can drive more creativity, foster more passion, and inspire more students to pursue a career in music…

but in reality?

incorporating technology into your classroom can
be an absolute NIGHTMARE.

No matter how comfortable you are with tech, or how long you’ve been teaching music,
integrating these programs into your classroom can be anything but seamless.

Does any of this describe your experience of technology in your classroom?

  • Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of programs available and how each of them is different? And you don’t want to waste time or money investing in software that is hard to use and doesn’t help your teaching…
  • Have you looked for easy-to-follow tutorials in the past, but it feels as if they’re speaking another language? And you feel defeated when the ‘tech talk’ just doesn’t make sense to you...
  • Does learning the basics of the technology, and understanding the devices take up too much of your time? And you don’t feel like you can expand beyond the simple stuff and actually offer creative lessons…
  • Do you struggle to combine technology with the hands-on lessons you love to teach? And want to strike a healthy balance in your classroom that keeps students engaged all throughout your lessons...
  • Are you tired of tech failing you during your lessons, and not knowing how to troubleshoot when things go wrong? And you don’t have anyone reliable to turn to that can empower you to fix problems yourself when they occur…
  • Are you driven crazy by unreliable internet and outdated devices that crash halfway through class? And you’re forced to rethink your entire lesson plan from scratch…
And worst of all, does it feel like technology is actually getting in the way of your student’s ability to learn, instead of helping them thrive? Are you spending entire lessons moving from student to student, solving tech issues, but never actually teaching the creative curriculum you’ve worked so hard to design?

you deserve to reap all the benefits of technology

in your classroom to make your teaching lighter, easier and more enjoyable

But that reality can feel far-fetched, can’t it? Because on top of these battles with tech, there are other unique challenges standing in your way. From underpaid salaries, to under-resourced music departments, to next-to-no classroom time with your students, to job cuts and more… You work tirelessly every single day to help your students thrive, and fall in love with music. Throw a new era of remote and hybrid learning into the mix, and you’re officially a superhuman in our books!

So if you’ve tried (and struggled) to improve
your technology skills in the past,

you’re not alone…

If you’re like most music educators, you’ve probably taken it upon yourself to grow (and often self-fund) your skills. In a search for good-quality resources that fit your level of experience, maybe you’ve tried… 

  • Low-quality Youtube Videos that guide you through outdated versions of the programs (and cause more confusion than clarity!)
  • Professional Development Days that offer generic advice that is great for other classroom teachers, but doesn’t apply in your unique environment
  • User manuals made by the software creators that speak in ‘tech-talk’ (and are virtually impossible to understand)
  • Online courses that don’t show you step-by-step how to use the programs in your classroom (and come with a lot of assumed knowledge)
  • Facebook Groups that overload you with ideas and opinions, and send you on a wild goose chase with the wrong types of information
  • School IT departments that offer band aid fixes, but don’t empower you to troubleshoot your tech (no matter how much you want to learn!)

These so-called solutions stir-up more questions than answers, so if they’ve left you feeling unempowered and disheartened, we get it…

at Midnight Music,

our mission is to empower you to incorporate
technology into your
classroom with confidence!

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of understanding, mastering, and utilising technology in your classroom. As a music teacher, you deserve to have access to the support, resources and advice you need to help your students thrive… and yet, there is little available to help you do exactly that!

That’s why we’ve made it our mission to put an end to this. We’ve created a   powerful tool and incredibly supportive community, to empower you to incorporate technology into your classroom with confidence!

Discover a simple, beginner-friendly, step-
by-step solution that allows you to…

Take the guesswork out of incorporating technology into your classroom, so you can help your students grow and learn in a greater way.

Become a master of incredible tools like GarageBand, Canva, Soundtrap, Bandlab, Seesaw and so much more.
Learn to design digital resources for your classroom that look stunning, save you time, and keep your students engaged.
Copy, paste and tweak ready-made worksheets, templates, checklists, and ideas for your classroom in just minutes.
Tap into a limitless supply of innovative lesson inspiration from music teachers across the globe.

Ask any question that is holding you back from moving forward and growing in your role as a music educator.

And so much more...

If you’re looking for a safe place to build up your tech skills and become a stronger, more
confident teacher for your students, you’re in the right place!
Become a Midnight Music Member Today

This is professional development done differently...

Exclusively designed for music educators,
by music educators

Up-to-date training that is tailored to
YOUR unique classroom experience...

Let’s face it, a music teacher’s classroom is unlike any other (and at times, can feel like an epic symphony of chaos and fun!). So when it comes to adding technology to the mix, what works in a science lab or English class won’t always apply to your classroom. Inside the Midnight Music Community, you can access customised training that does.

A coach that understands your
struggles and speaks your language...

Avoid sifting through countless Youtube videos and online tutorials for answers. You need step-by-step advice, and hands-on coaching from someone who truly understands what you need. And, who can help you through any challenge in plain English (no “tech-speak”), even if you have ZERO experience or confidence with tech.

And a supportive community that is always there to turn to when you need help, advice, or inspiration, no matter where you’re at in your journey.

Join a refreshingly inclusive,

beginner-friendly community of teachers mastering technology in their music classrooms

The Midnight Music Membership Community is an online space where professional development, lesson ideas, and accountability meet. With powerful online courses, monthly LIVE webinars, private Q&A forums, and a growing supply of templates and ideas, you’ll have every tool you need  to incorporate technology into your classroom with confidence.

As a member, you’ll be equipped to inspire a life-long love for music,   and create a formative, unforgettable learning experience for your students to enjoy.

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A closer look at what you get as
a member of

the Midnight Music Community...

Full Access to the Music Tech Online Course Library

Gain unlimited access to over 220+ hours of self-paced, online training. Go from a total beginner to a software master, as you learn step-by-step how to use and incorporate programs into your music classroom. Access these courses on-demand and at your own pace, created with all classroom styles and devices in mind.

Here are just some of the courses you’ll have access to:

For Music-Tech
Beginners:
  • 5-day Music Tech Challenge
  • 6 Essential Tech Skills all
    Teachers Should Know
  • 3 ways to use Tech to Make
    the Boring Stuff Fun
For Elementary
School Teachers:
  • Seesaw for Music Teachers
  • Boom Snap Clap! Music Tech Lesson
  • Creating Soundwave Art
For Middle & High
School Teachers:
  • Film Scoring & Video Game Composition
  • The Music Teacher’s Guide to GarageBand
  • Found Sound Compositions
For the Teacher:
  • How to Create Awesome Teaching Resources with Canva
  • Video Creation for Music Teachers
  • How Should I Spend my Budget?
  • Transform Your Productivity with Tech
For Chromebooks, Macs/PC’s:
  • Super Simple Lessons Using Free Websites
  • Getting Started With Chromebooks
  • 5 Music Tech Lessons in 5 Days
For iPads:
  • The Music Teacher’s Guide to GarageBand on iPad
  • iPad apps for the Elementary Classroom
  • Must-Have Accessories for iPads

Plug-and-play
lesson plans

& inspiration for music tech

Discover a collection of lesson plans, including step-by-step videos that walk you and your students through exactly what to do! Inside each plan, you’ll access both a training video for yourself, which explains the aims of the lesson, a brief outline, and any tips for teaching… plus a student video to show your class and get learning faster!

Here are just some of the lesson plans
you’ll have access to:

“What’s in a Name”

A fast and simple lesson for students of all ages. Teach students to sample their name, compose a rhythm, and add a creative drum backing.

“Rap My Name”

A fun, get-to-know you game for students. Write and record a rap using the provided template, and compose a rhythmic backing.

“Transforming the Blues”

Turn the standard blues progression into a non-blues style sound, and improvise a solo using one, two or many notes.

“Boom Snap Clap!”

Learn the Boom Snap Clap clapping game, using tech to record and notate the pattern, and video-record the end result.

“Video Game Themes
with Beepbox”

Learn about retro chiptune video game music, and empower students to compose their own tracks using the free Beepbox website.

“Superhero Themes”

Explore the compositional techniques that go into a superhero theme, compose your own version, and synchronize it to a short movie clip (provided).

And many more...

PLUS, these incredible members-only inclusions to supercharge your
learning and teaching....

Swipeable Music Tech
Resource Bank

Tap into a growing collection of resources and templates, curated by both our team and the teachers inside our Midnight Music Community. From notation images and hand sign clipart, to chord graphics, to audio samples, to worksheets, handouts and more, you’ll have stunningly designed resources at your fingertips whenever you need them.

Monthly LIVE webinars and
Q&As with Katie

Overcome every tech-roadblock standing between you, and a thriving music classroom inside these powerful LIVE Q&A’s. This is your opportunity to ask questions and glean the wisdom of Midnight Music’s founder Katie Argyle, plus receive insights into what’s working right now for music teachers within our community.

Personalised professional
development certificates

Keep a record of your growth and receive recognition for the powerful learning you’re doing with a personalised PD certificate of attendance after every online training you complete.

Private members-only
discussion forum

Connect with other music teachers, ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate on solutions to problems of any kind inside our members-only forum. Plus, tap into the expert advice and step-by-step assistance of Katie and the Midnight Music team in one, easy-to-use space.
Become a Midnight Music Member Today

The real gold of the Midnight Music Membership is the Community
you’ll be a part of

Access an incredible group of 1000+ like-minded music educators, all passionate about making a difference in the lives of their students across the globe! Inside this incredibly safe space, you can ask questions, share your challenges, and receive much-needed encouragement on a daily basis.

You can also open your classroom doors, and share the breakthrough ideas that have worked for your students, as you tap into inspiration from other teachers who are doing the same.

This community is unlike anything that exists for music educators across the globe, and we can’t wait to welcome you inside…

Become a Midnight Music Member Today

becoming a Midnight Music member

has the power to transform every part of your teaching life...

Experience the ripple effect as you grow more confident in the classroom. Because with new tools under your belt, you can expand your creativity, and engage your students in a brand new way. You can drive better classroom outcomes, and help them achieve better results… and as a result, you can experience more fulfilment in your career, with an energy that overflows to your fellow teachers too!

You can watch more of your student’s faces light up as they compose a new song, master a new skill, and take their learning into their own hands, and you can stay close by their side to help them through each step of the way.

and the best part?

you can achieve ALL of this without any prior experience (or tech know-how)

That’s the beauty of the Midnight Music Community… We’ve designed a safe space that ALL music educators can thrive in. This community exists to serve and support music teachers who are:
Living in any
country across
the globe
Teaching all age groups from primary to high school
Confident with technology or total beginners
At any stage of their teaching career
Teaching remotely, in-person or hybrid
As long as you’re passionate about helping your students achieve success, and willing to learn and grow to help them along the way, we’ve created this community for YOU.
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hear from our

incredible members...

Dear Katie, Thank you, thank you so much! You came in such a perfect timing when many teachers, especially not so young like me, are anxious of how to change our teaching via the internet. Thank you for preparing the slides with the steps so helpful, I wrote down a lot of what you said and really eased my mind a lot. I love the way you shared the differences of different platforms and different technologies and devices, the pros and cons etc. I just want to let you know that you have helped me to gain more confidence in teaching online. Once  again, many thanks for your kind offer of such an    excellent webinar.

Miriam Choi

Thanks so much for your amazing generosity! I found your resources most useful and covered points for both total online beginners and those needing more sophisticated set ups. We very much appreciate you helping so many teachers carry on in this crazy time.

Josie Thomas

Thank you for the wonderful resources, you are doing a wonderful job at helping music teachers navigate the music tech world

Amy Garretto

Thank you for the wonderful resources, you are doing a wonderful job at helping music teachers navigate the music tech world

Amy Garretto

Here’s why teachers across the globe love
tthe Midnight Music community

No problem is “too small” and no
question is “too dumb”...

Our gentle, step-by-step teaching style never skips over the basics, and we welcome questions of all shapes and sizes! Every piece of training we create, and advice we give stands firm to this value. You’ll never be left to your own devices to figure out a problem.

Advice comes from actual experts in
music education and tech…

Our team has decades of experience driving outstanding student results using technology in music classrooms. When you need advice, you won’t just get an opinion of what might work, but a proven solution to your problem from real experts.

Resources are high-quality and ready to
use in your classroom...

From our tutorial videos, to course videos, to Canva templates and more, we only create the highest quality, professional resources. Unlike some free Pinterest templates and Youtube tutorials, you can plug these into your lesson plans with ease.

Training is designed for music
educators alone...

Access real-world support, advice, and training that suits your unique classroom experience. Our one-of-a-kind community was designed to help music teachers thrive with tech in their classroom, with relevant, up-to-date information always on hand!
Become a Midnight Music Member Today

100% Online,

self-paced learning...

Grow your skills after school, in holiday breaks, or in between classes!
Experience unlimited, 24/7 access to all classes, webinars, resources, and the community, so you can learn in your own time, and at your own pace. We understand the pressures of a busy school calendar, which is why we’ve made it easy to pause lessons, return to what you’ve watched, and track your progress inside our Membership Hub. Plus, if a question arises or a roadblock gets in your way, you can access the support of our team whenever you need it inside the Q&A Forum.
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Choose your membership option:

Inspire your students, and master new technology like a natural
inside the Midnight Music Community.
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Monthly Membership

  • Access to ALL Training Courses & Lesson Plans
  • Lesson materials for iPads, Chromebooks, Macs & PC
  • Music Tech Resource Bank: up-to-date lesson resources
  • Monthly LIVE music tech training sessions
  • Regular drop-in Office Hours sessions on Zoom
  • Unlimited Q&A support from music ed tech experts
  • Professional Development Certificates on completion of courses
  • Ongoing support and advice throughout your teaching journey
  • Seeking support from your Admin? Click here to download our toolkit

$49 usd/mth

$39 usd/mth

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Unlock 14 days of full Access for $1.

Annual Membership

  • Access to ALL Training Courses & Lesson Plans
  • Lesson materials for iPads, Chromebooks, Macs & PC
  • Music Tech Resource Bank: up-to-date lesson resources
  • Monthly LIVE music tech training sessions
  • Regular drop-in Office Hours sessions on Zoom
  • Unlimited Q&A support from music ed tech experts
  • Professional Development Certificates on completion of courses
  • Ongoing support and advice throughout your teaching journey
  • BEST VALUE: 12 months for the price of 10!
  • Seeking support from your Admin? Click here to download our toolkit

$490 usd/year

$390 usd/year

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If you’d like to sign up via purchase order, click here.

Cancel your membership
anytime

Whether you’re in short-term need of tech support or here for the long-haul, you’re never tied-down to your Midnight Music Membership. Cancel anytime, and we won’t charge you another cent.

30-day satisfaction guarantee

Join risk-free knowing that if for whatever reason you don’t feel you’ve got your money’s worth of training materials, lesson plans, and community support, you won’t lose a thing.

Simply email our support team during your first 30-days (with proof that you’ve done the work), and we’ll happily refund your payment in full – no questions asked.

I’ve gone from having ‘tech-phobia’ to being ‘tech-savvy’!
Brielle D’Souza
Music Teacher, Melbourne

Meet Katie Argyle

Midnight Music founder, global music teacher educator,
and your classroom’s new best friend

With over 12+ years of experience travelling the world to train thousands of teachers and speaking at hundreds of conferences, I’ve made it my mission to take the fear factor out of using technology in music education. There are simply too many incredible, smart, and highly-capable teachers feeling limited in their ability to make an impact on their student’s lives… all because of tech overwhelm.

I’m here to simplify software, demystify programs, and help you feel more confident using digital resources in your classroom. My hands-on style of coaching and teaching means I’ll always be there to answer your questions, and be a guiding light no matter what challenges you’re facing with technology.

If you’re a caring teacher who wants to see your students succeed, this community was created for you! I can’t wait to meet you inside…

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Katie Argyle, founder of Midnight Music, offering practical music tech workshops and keynotes
I’m a better music technician because of your magical Midnight Music Community! I am so glad I finally took the leap and joined. You’ve gotten me through the pandemic such that I was a successful teacher no matter what the circumstance (remote, hybrid and in-person with LOADS of restrictions)... This community is truly magical. I belong to other groups, but I don’t find the same support or inspiration as I do here. [A community that is] more serious about our craft, yet still light and enjoyable!
Debra Degenhardt
Midnight Music Community Member

The way we see it, you have
two options...

Option 1

You continue on the same path you’re on, overwhelmed by the huge array of programs and software on the market, and held back by a lack of confidence and experience. You can lean on your own knowledge as you attempt to grasp, understand, and apply tech into your classroom, with mounting pressure from schools, parents and students as time goes on.

OR

Option 2

You can take a different path, and make the bold and brave decision today to join the Midnight Music Community. You can stop going it alone, and tap into the unlimited supply of resources, ideas, templates, training and more to help you build your skills and drive success in your classroom. And even better, you can lean on the support of a community who truly understands your unique challenges and needs, because they are in the same position as you as music educators. You can gain inspiration from their own ideas, breakthroughs, and experiences, and share your own in a safe space too.

You can rely on the advice from a coach who is committed to your growth as a music educator, and can make integrating technology into your classroom simple, understandable, and even a whole lot of fun!

The choice is yours…
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Katie Argyle, founder of Midnight Music, offering practical music tech workshops and keynotes

Don’t spend another day

struggling with technology
in your classroom…

Join the Midnight Music Community and start accessing the tools and support you need to incorporate music tech with confidence! Master the software you’ve always wanted to use, and tap into brand new inspiration to build your confidence, and help your students thrive.
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Frequently asked questions

Then you will be amongst friends! The courses and workshops assume no prior knowledge and everything is explained clearly, without “tech-speak” or jargon.

I can guarantee that as soon as you join, you’ll find activities and lessons that you can use in class the very next day.

Yes! There are lesson ideas and software training for all the different platforms. New materials are added regularly.

The Midnight Music Community has a large collection of courses, lesson plans, webinar replays and other tech resources.

If you’d like to see the content list you can find it here.

The courses and training materials are all pre-recorded so you can do your professional learning at a time that suits you – morning, day, night, in your PJs – whatever you like! You can watch part of a video one day and come back the next day to watch the rest. You can also re-watch each one as many times as you like, so it’s great if you need a refresher down the track. As a member you get access to ALL courses and materials for as long as your membership is current.

I tried one-off course payments when I first started running online courses back in 2012. It was ok, but there were a couple of problems. Firstly, teachers wanted ONGOING access to the course materials – longer than the 6 months I was able to grant them with the old setup. Secondly, some teachers also wanted to take 2, 3, 4 or sometimes 5 of my courses (I had 3 teachers do a total of 5 courses each and many other do 3 or 4 courses!) and the cost involved in paying for each one separately was mounting up.

With the Midnight Music Community subscription plan, you choose: you can pay for access for as long as you need it and instead of being forced to select just one single course, you are able to access ALL the courses and resources at once. That way you can choose to study what is important to you at any given time.

In the past, access to just ONE online course was around $200 and if you come along to one of my full-day workshops you’ll pay around $180-$300 per teacher. The annual cost of joining the Midnight Music Community for a FULL 12 MONTHS is less than $400 and if you need a more affordable option you can pay by the month. In addition, you get daily access to me – ask questions and share your frustrations and the I’ll do my best to solve them for you.

Once you have joined the Midnight Music Community, you will lock in that membership rate for as long as you stay a continuous member. That means that even if the listed price on the website goes up, you will keep paying the same amount.
Many of our Members’ schools do fund their professional development inside the Midnight Music Community, which allows them to enjoy all the perks without having to cover the cost themselves. Of course, this will be dependent on your location, school, and budget, but we encourage you to check whether this is possible for you too. If you’re unable to fit the membership inside your Music Department budget, check if your school has a Technology Professional Development Budget it could be included in.
I totally agree! My philosophy is that the curriculum comes first and that technology is simply one tool that you can use to teach. That’s why the majority of my training courses are project-based. For instance, if song-writing is the aim, you might start by playing known songs and creating cover versions. You could use your tech resources to record the cover songs and then students could compose their own original song in software like GarageBand, Mixcraft or Soundtrap. Technology should weave into the things you are already doing and should enhance an activity or help you teach it in a different way. The training inside the Midnight Music Community takes this approach.
The training inside the Midnight Music Community “cuts to the chase”. I’ve done the hard yards learning the software and apps and devising ways they can be used in music lessons. I love thinking of tech ideas that fit into all those activities that are a normal parts of music education – composing, singing, playing, literacy, history, listening and so on. As a member of the community you will learn just the necessary aspects of the technology to help you run your classes.
There are two payment options. The annual membership is for music teachers that want to save some money by paying the full year up front (purchase order option available or you can pay via credit card). The ongoing monthly membership is for teachers who need a more affordable option (payment by credit card only).
While we would love all of our members to stick around forever, we do understand that can’t always happen! If you do need to leave, you are able to cancel your membership very simply with just two clicks of your mouse.
Yes – a discounted rate is available for 3 or more teachers from one school.