learn all about
Video Creation for Music Teachers
learn all about
Video Creation for Music Teachers
Learn how to create effective tutorials, playalongs,
end-of-year showcases and virtual ensemble videos (using free software).
music specific
created by music educators, for
music educators
beginner -friendly
training without “tech speak”
pd certificate
Development certificate
available
guarantee
30-day money-back guarantee
Do any of these sound familiar?
- "I'd love to learn some basic video editing skills, but I don't know where to start!"
- "I want to make rhythm playalongs but can't find any tutorials that explain the process."
- "There are so many choices when it comes to video editing software that I find it overwhelming."
- "Whenever I've made videos in the past it has taken me AGES. There must be a better way of working"
Teachers have told me they want:
- A course that shows the video creation process step-by-step
- Tips for working more efficiently so it doesn't take SO LONG!
- Instructions for projects that are unique to music teachers (like musically-timed playalong videos!)
say hello to...
Video Creation For Music Teachers
Video Creation For Music Teachers is an online course for teachers who want to create playalongs, tutorials, end-of-year showcases and yes, even virtual ensemble videos.
Hi, I'm Katie
I am an education technology trainer, speaker and consultant from Melbourne, Australia. I run my own business – Midnight Music and I love working with adult learners. I’ve trained thousands of teachers from all over the world – both online and in person since 2009 and I still get a thrill when someone learns something new and exciting!
One of the most useful things I’ve learnt in recent years is how to create and edit videos. It’s something I truly love doing (seriously!) and my video projects have included everything from simple tasks (cropping unwanted sections and adding fade-ins and titles) to more advanced work (like scripted screencast tutorials with annotations). I’ve even worked to create more complex timed music videos with hundreds of images that change every two beats of the music! I’ll show you how you can do it too.
Join me inside the Video Creation for Music Teachers online course, and you'll learn how to create a range of useful video projects. And have some fun along the way!
What you’ll learn in the
online video creation course....
You will get ongoing access to: STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE COURSE WITH 5 MODULES
Each module walks you through a video project via bite-sized, binge-able tutorials. You’ll learn the basics of creating your own video projects, plus a whole range of ninja tricks to help you work smarter and faster.
Module 1
How to create effective tutorial videos
- How to use Loom to record your screen, your voice and yourself
- How to achieve good quality sound
- How to add annotations and edit
- Tips for planning and preparation
- How to save and share your videos
Module 2
How to make playalong videos (simple)
- What makes a good playalong? Analysis of different types
- How to create quick lyric, chord and rhythm playalongs
- Copyright considerations for soundtracks
- Adding a simple "pointer" or highlight
Module 3
How to make a video montage or concert showcase
- Creative ideas for end-of-year or showcase videos
- Introduction to De Vinci Resolve software
- How to put together a montage using images and video
- How to create a virtual concert-style compilation video
Module 4
How to make playalong videos (advanced) and how to use a green screen
- Create your own advanced playalongs with animation, green screen effects and picture-in-picture
- How to set up a green screen on a budget (for less than $10!) and place yourself in front of different backgrounds
- How to create a picture-in-picture effect
Module 5
How to create a virtual choir or band or multitrack a cappella video
- In this module we'll tackle everyone's favorite topic and create a (small) virtual ensemble video
- Learn the workflow and tips for synchronising multiple videos which can be scaled up for larger projects
- Discover why careful preparation and clear directions for your performers are the key!
- Tips for basic audio editing, placing videos in a grid layout and what to do if your computer is struggling (!)
100% online, self-paced learning...
Grow your skills after school, in holiday
breaks, or in between classes!
100% online, self-paced learning...
Grow your skills after school, in holiday
breaks, or in between classes!
Learn at your chosen pace
The 5 course modules is available inside the Midnight Music Community. Work alongside other course members as each module is released OR work at your own pace and take your time.
There is no specific deadline for the course: you will have access to all of the materials for as long as you have an active membership to the Midnight Music Community!
Step-by-step instructions
Beginner and intermediate video creators are all welcome in this course.
Each course module focusses on a practical project and instructions will show you how to create each video step-by-step.
Ask questions in our friendly forum
You can ask questions and connect with other course participants in our forums. No question is ever “too silly”!
Course members will also be invited to share their video projects with one another. It’s optional but super useful if you’d like a little inspiration, or if you’d like some feedback on your own creations.
Plus checklists, clipart, guides and other resources!
Downloadable PDFs
Checklists, Guides and
Workflows
Downloadable guides, checklists and recommended workflows that will help you work more efficiently and find quality resources quickly and easily.
Clipart collections
Clipart You Can Use In Your Videos
You will get access to a range of clipart collections that I’ve created: notation images, guitar chord diagrams, ukulele chord diagrams, Boomwhacker images, and body percussion images.
Curated resources
Hand-Picked Curated Digital Resources
All course members will get access to my hand-picked collection of curated digital resources including the most useful Youtube tutorials, downloadable resources, websites and other links.
Here’s why teachers across the globe love
Midnight Music’s courses...
Tailored to your unique music
classroom experience
Training, tools & coaching that
speak your language
High-quality, ready-to-use
resources for your classroom
From our tutorial videos, to course videos, to ready-to-use 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.
Advice From Actual Experts in Music
Education & Tech
Are you ready
to create awesome videos?
Are you ready
to create awesome videos?
The Video Creation for Music Teachers Course
is available as part of your membership to the Midnight Music Community.
Choose the option that works for you to get started today:
Monthly Membership
- Access to the GarageBand, Soundtrap and Bandlab Course (for Macs, PCs and Chromebooks)
- Access to ALL other Midnight Music Training Courses & Lesson Plans
- The Music Tech Resource Bank includes images, clipart, movie clips and other resources
- Regular LIVE music tech training sessions
- Members-only Office Hours (via Zoom) with Katie
- Unlimited Q&A support and access to 1000+ members inside the forum
- Professional Development Certificates on completion of all courses
- Ongoing support and advice throughout your teaching journey
Annual Membership
- Access to the GarageBand, Soundtrap and Bandlab Course (for Macs, PCs and Chromebooks)
- Access to ALL Midnight Music Training Courses & Lesson Plans
- The Music Tech Resource Bank includes images, clipart, movie clips and other resources
- Regular LIVE music tech training sessions
- Members-only Office Hours (via Zoom) with Katie
- Unlimited Q&A support and access to 1000+ members inside the forum
- Professional Development Certificates on completion of all courses
- Ongoing support and advice throughout your teaching journey
- Save 20% and get 12 months for the price of 10
Enjoy peace of mind with
a 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Enjoy peace of mind with
a 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.
Hear from these members
of the Midnight Music Community…
Charis Murphy
How much do I love having found you?!!! Your youtube video on how to create flashcards has allowed me to create 4 levels of a piano curriculum series. The pace and detail of your videos are so perfect. You always directly teach the subject, again, answering questions before they arise and I never find myself thinking, “just get to the point.”I just discovered your website and I can’t wait to see what else I can learn from you. You are wonderful in every way!
Jeffrey Pettijohn
Sal Stow
Meet Katie Argyle
Midnight Music founder, global music teacher educator,
and your classroom’s new best friend
I’m on a mission to take the fear factor out of using technology in music education. Over the past 12+ years, I’ve travelled the world, training thousands of teachers at countless schools, and speaking at over 100 conferences globally. Let me tell you – if you’ve ever thought you were an anomaly when it came to music-technology-overwhelm… you’re absolutely not!
Truthfully, there are so many incredibly smart and highly capable teachers feeling limited in their ability to make an impact on their student’s lives… all because of tech overwhelm. Afterall, 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!
need help?
frequently asked questions
Then you will be amongst friends 🙂 This course assumes no prior knowledge and everything is explained clearly, without “tech-speak” or jargon. The aim is to get you started quickly and easily in a friendly and supportive environment.
The courses and training materials are all pre-recorded. You have ongoing access to all materials for as long as you have an active membership to the Midnight Music Community and you can go completely at your own pace. There are no deadlines!
The course videos can be watched at any time day or night. You can also re-watch each one as many times as you like, which is perfect if you need a refresher down the track!
You will need to have ONE of the following:
- GarageBand on Mac (not the iPad version*)
- Soundtrap for Education (must be education version. Works on Macs, PCs and Chromebooks)
- Bandlab for Education (must be education version. Works on Macs, PCs and Chromebooks)
*Note for iPad users: the GarageBand app on iPad is quite different to the desktop Mac version. This course is designed for the Mac version, but if you’re interested in learning about the iPad version I already have a separate course which is specifically designed for that. You can access that course (and all other Midnight Music courses) inside the Midnight Music Community.
This course is designed for the Mac/desktop version of GarageBand – not the iPad app (which is quite different). Most of the projects in this course could be adapted for the iPad app so if you are confident doing that, feel free to join us!
The good news is that if you’re interested in learning about the iPad version of GarageBand I already have a separate course which is specifically designed for that. You can access that course (and all other Midnight Music courses) inside the Midnight Music Community.
No, not at all. You can do this entire course just using your laptop, the inbuilt mic and some (wired) headphones.
If you’d like to know more about mics or MIDI keyboards with a view to purchasing something for yourself and/or for your students, there will be information available in the first module of the course and also in the pre-course materials (in case you want to purchase something ahead of the start date).
Yes! A professional development certificate which outlines the contact hours and “homework” hours is offered for this course (and every other Midnight Music course).
This course is ONLY available via a subscription to the Midnight Music Community (MMC). The good news is that if you join the MMC for this course, you will instantly gain access to ALL the other courses inside the MMC. There are no deadlines – everything is available for as long as you have a current membership.
If you are already a member, you don’t need to do anything! You will get access to the course materials as soon as they are live.
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 over a couple of years 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 $500 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.
There are two payment options.
- The annual membership saves you some money: you pay for just 10 months, but get access for 12. There is a purchase order option available (if your school requires that) or you can pay via credit card
- Alternatively, you can “pay as you go” with our monthly membership option (payment by credit card only)
You can cancel your membership at any time. Just make sure you do that a few days before the next payment is due.
The course modules will be released during July and August 2022:
- Modules 1 and 2: 11 July
- Modules 3 and 4: 18 July
- Module 5: 25 July
- Module 6: 1 August
- Module 7: 8 August
Each module includes video tutorials, teacher tips and walkthroughs and a project that you will do for “homework”.
The time length of each module varies, but if you’d like a ball-park amount (!) there is roughly 1 hour of “contact” time (videos, sharing work) and 1-2 hours of “homework” time per module.