Last month at The Midwest Clinic international band and orchestra conference, Hal Leonard Corporation launched its highly anticipated Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) iPad app. The free app is a mobile version of the company’s EEi browser-based program, which has been a game-changer for music teachers, students, parents and retailers since it debuted two years ago.
The app is the latest in a long line of innovations for Essential Elements Band and Strings – the most widely used band and orchestra methods in the world. The EEi app harnesses powerful technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment and communication. All of the content compliments and richly expands upon the bestselling Hal Leonard books.
Nothing changes with the retail model for music dealers with the introduction of the EEi iPad app – not even the price of the books. People must purchase Essential Elements books from a retailer in order to get a code in the book to get the ball rolling. As with all its past technological advancements, Hal Leonard has built dealers squarely into the equation.
The EEi iPad app boosts not only the ease but also the effectiveness of music instruction, with many resources to build better teachers and ramp up lines of communication among directors, students, their parents and local retailers. The net effect is healthier programs and higher retention rates for students studying music.
Hal Leonard VP of Instrumental Publications Paul Lavender comments, “The EEi app helps band & orchestra directors incorporate technology into their programs and inject excitement into music study. It’s user-friendly and intuitive right out of the gate, and its portability lets users get the most out of it. The app is sure to be a shining example for teachers to show administrators and school boards how music technology is being used to enhance learning.”
The Essential Elements Interactive for iPad app requires iOS 6.1 or later. For complete information, click here.
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