UMT Blog

Goal Setting – to be the Youngest UMTC Teacher

Goal Setting is the greatest motivation for achievement! Meet Pauline Miller and her son Voxov. Voxov has a goal... to be the Youngest UMTC Teacher ever!

Articulation Activity – Story Telling Through Music

Use this Articulation Activity to show students how to see, hear, feel & play Articulation Marks. Imagine, Compose & Explore story telling through music!

Kathy Crenshaw UMTC in 7 weeks!

Learn how Kathy Crenshaw went from a Texas music teacher's workshop to massive success in the Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course in just 7 weeks!

Can I Use Ultimate Music Theory?

Theory is Theory, no matter where you live! You CAN use Ultimate Music Theory to learn and teach theory, no matter what method or exam system you use!

Summer Theory Lessons

Don't have the time or energy to run a Summer Theory Camp? Why not try Summer Theory Drop-In Lessons! This easy and flexible option makes theory FUN!

Why Show Your Work

Explore 3 reasons why it is important to teach our students to Show Your Work when completing their theory - in their workbooks and on their exams.

Motivation Ideas to Complete Homework!

Do you find that motivating Boys to complete theory homework is different from motivating Girls? Here are 3 Motivation Ideas to motivate all your students!

Rhythm Sticks – Improve Counting

Use Rhythm Sticks to bring life to counting! Pick up some Chinese Food, a Tub of Ice Cream and you too can teach your students how to have fun with rhythm.

Descending Musical Alphabet

Learning the Musical Alphabet is important for reading music and naming intervals. But how fast can you say the descending musical alphabet pattern?

The Full Voice – Theory for Singers

Watch how young singers love to sing using the Full Voice Workbooks and Flashcards. See how Nikki Loney incorporates music theory into every voice lesson.

Complete Theory Homework – 3 Tips

Discover 3 Tips for teaching your Students How to Complete Theory Homework on time. This Pedagogical Topic important to all teachers, especially new ones.

Feet Placement for Concentration

Studies show that your brain focuses and processes information better, stronger & faster when you have the correct Feet Placement for concentration. Really!

Peculiar Pets Piano Solos – 20 Pieces

Peculiar Pets Piano Solos - Canadian Composer Julianne Warkentin-Dick will bring Peculiar Pets to life as you imagine, create & explore their unique sound.

Faber and Faber Piano – Master Class

The Future of Teaching Music - Faber and Faber Piano Master Class with Glory and Sherry St. Germain. Learn exciting new innovative teaching techniques!

Music Theory Camp

Guest blogger Kandice Kreutner Ilgner shares how she turned the Summer Lesson draught into Summer Theory Camp using the Ultimate Music Theory Lesson Plans.

UMT Testimonial

Hannah Brackenbury shares her UMT Testimonial on how she discovered Ultimate Music Theory, the Online Certification Course and her first Theory Student.

Music Italian Terms

In the Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course, teachers have fun with the Music Italian Terms. Enjoy reading Kamara Hennessey's "Italian Adventure"!

Flashcards and Flyswatters

Nothing perks up a lesson faster than bringing out the Flyswatters and the Flashcards! Learn the fun new game from Ultimate Music Theory - "Flashcard Slap".

CFMTA 2015 Vancouver

CFMTA 2015 Vancouver Convention - UMT Author Glory St. Germain presents 9 Mnemonic Secrets! Find out WHAT and WHY you need to use them in your teaching.

Circle How You Feel

How do you know how others feel? Use "Circle How You Feel" to help students identify how they (and you) are feeling at the beginning and end of a lesson.

Improvising with Triads

Inspiring students to Improvise is as easy as opening your UMT Basic Rudiments Theory Book to Page 86! Teach Improvising with Triads in 3 simple, fun steps.

LANG LANG – Las Vegas – MTNA

Lang Lang - Piano... it appears these two are forever connected. Lang Lang is an “inspiration” to all, including Ultimate Music Theory's Glory St. Germain.

Goals of a Theory Teacher

As Teachers, setting goals for our students is an important part of lesson preparation. What about the goals of the Theory Teacher? Here are my top 4 goals.

MTNA 2015 National Conference

March 21–25, 2015 Rio Hotel, Las Vegas. MTNA 2015 National Conference - Ultimate Music Theory Booth #122. Showcase: Sunday, March 22, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tango

Sharp or Flat Ear Training Game

Using the Basic Theory Game Pack to teach students to identify direction and pitch is easy and fun! Learn how to play the Sharp or Flat Ear Training Game.

Gratitude List – 5 Reasons Why

Glory St. Germain shares her gratitude list and the 5 reasons why. A gratitude list helps us focus on the good things in our life and be grateful.

Completing Homework – 4 Secrets

Completing Homework can be a struggle for students and can leave a teacher feeling frustrated. Learn 4 Secrets to get students to complete their homework.

Why Pay More? You Get More!

Why pay more for Ultimate Music Theory? Simple - You Get More! This Blog is for parents - 6 Reasons that prove why your child deserves the very best.

UMT-ALS Theory Challenge

Want to inspire students to do theory and raise money for a special cause? Learn how to hold a Theory Challenge. Students complete theory & support charity.

Basic Theory Game Pack

The Basic Theory Game Pack features 6 games that can be played 6 ways = 36 games in one Game Pack. Laminated, convenient and a must for all Music Teachers.