Frequently Asked Questions


What is Essential Elements Music Class?

EE Music Class provides over 1,600 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 1-414-774-3259 or info@eemusicclass.com.

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 "Show Filters" link underneath the "Browse Songs" text. You can choose a filter category by selecting the "Add Filters" dropdown. 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.

Append additional filters by making more selections. By default, it will filter results that match all the filters. But, 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 or Class Collection?

There are two options for creating a playlist:

  • In the top navigation menu, click "Playlists," then the green "Add New Playlist" button. Name your new playlist, then click "Create Playlist".
  • When viewing a song or resource, click the blue file icon. In the dropdown menu, select "Add New Playlist." Name your new playlist, then click "Create Playlist." 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 Class" button. Name your new class, then click "Create Class".
  • When viewing a lesson, click the "Share" button. In the "Select the Target Class" dropdown menu, click "Add New Class." Name your new class, then click "Create Class".
  • In playlist view, click "Add to Class Collection." In the dropdown menu, select "Add New Class." Name your new class, then click "Create Class".

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

To share a Playlist, click “Playlists” in the top navigation menu, then click “Share Playlist” under the one you would like to share. Click the green “Generate Share Link” button to create your unique sharing link. From here, you can choose to share the entire playlist or individual playlist assets via email or a learning management system.

To share a Class Collection, click “Playlists” in the top navigation menu, then click the “My Class Collections” tab. Click “Share Class” under the collection you would like to share. Click the green “Generate Share Link” button to create your unique sharing link.

You can see all these steps in our video Sharing Playlists and Class Collections.

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. 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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