We’ve had a lot of teachers ask for a way to upload files that their students can download, such as music, Word documents, etc. So we’re pleased announce the new File Upload Area! We’re allowing several common file types, so you can use it for almost anything, including:
- mp3 audio recordings of your students’ performances
- Word documents containing worksheets, assignments, reports, policies, or anything else
- PDFs of sheet music or exercises for your students to download
- Pictures of your latest event
- Movies of your students (although a link to YouTube would take up less space)
- Much more!
When you upload a file, you can state whether you want it viewable to anyone who visits your studio website (it will be on the “Resources” page, which used to be called “Links”). Or you can specify individual students who should have access to the file after they login.
To upload a file, login to your account, and go to “Students” -> “File Area”. The amount of space you have for uploading depends on the pricing plan you are using. See www.musicteachershelper.com/signup for more details.
I just started using the file upload area for my students and I LOVE IT! Many of my students are learning jazz improvisation and I typically give them a lead sheet with chords and a cd with audio backgrounds to practice with. Burning cd’s and printing up various chord sheets to hand out took a lot of time. With the File Upload area I am now able to put these files online for students to access at home and print for themselves. Now I only have to bring my ONE copy and my iPod to lessons and they know where to go to get what they need.
How are others using this feature?