The first-of-its kind online music reading course.
Made by teachers, powered by community.
Music is both an art form and a language that has been with us since the beginning of humankind.
Playing, singing, and creating music helps us to relieve stress and worry with an enjoyable, positive form of expression.
Reading music helps us to better communicate and make music with others.
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance
Primary Instruments: Piano & Voice
In March 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic created an uncertain, unprecedented situation. People needed something positive and hopeful during this dark, isolated time. Schools scrambled to convert to online learning with no plan in place while music students and educators suffered.
Unlike many other subjects where the curriculum could be quickly modified to online learning, teaching inherently hands-on, in-person instrumental, choral lessons, and ensemble music with no notice, plan, or resources was nearly impossible and devastating to music programs.
For music education, the struggle was real, and the effects profound.
Todd Butler had taught students how to read and play music for 30 years in private lessons and in the classroom, including 20 years of teaching music fundamentals courses at several colleges. He decided to use his skill set to help students and his fellow educators, knowing that music, and music education, needed to be protected and nurtured to make the world a better place, especially in such uncertain times.
Todd recruited his close friend and fellow music educator, Jordan Mills, to help tackle the massive undertaking of creating a first-of-its-kind, innovative music education series starting with the flagship courses called Music Reading Class. The goal was to create versatile online learning courses and supplements that could be used in the classroom, at home, be optimized for mobile devices, and be engaging and competitive with social media and video games.
With the addition of their talented friends, Elizabeth Reinhardt and Alec Leventis, the team was complete. Over four years of development, production, and revisions resulted in the innovative, first-of-its-kind flagship Music Reading Class courses. These versatile courses have two versions: Classic Mode and Game Mode. The strength of the courses is in the collaborative efforts of the MRC team and extended team of creators, educators, administrators, performers, and users who have helped to continually improve MRC products.
Music Reading Class is a buy one, donate one company created by teachers and powered by a large community of music education supporters. The mission of Music Reading Class is to improve lives through music education by helping students and fellow teachers, advocating the importance of music education in our schools, and helping to teach the world to read, play, and sing music!
Instruments: Trumpet, Bass, Guitar, Piano
TRH Music – Music scoring for TV, Film, Video Games, Commercials
Instruments: Drums and Percussion
Richard Twigg Photography – Photography
Instruments: Trumpet
Video Editing, Web Design, Code Ninja
Instruments: Piano
Content Reviewer
Instruments: Piano and Voice
Dulany Leah Curtis & Brophy LLP – Attorney
Instruments: Violin and Piano
Curriculum Reviewer
A classically trained vocalist and pianist, Jordan sings, plays, and teaches many styles of music. Jordan’s multiple talents have allowed him to enjoy an active career in performance and music education. Also, as an accomplished audio engineer and music producer, Jordan’s skills have made him an essential part of all facets of Music Reading Class as a founding team member.
Elizabeth is an orchestra teacher in the public school system, having worked with students from grades 3-12. She is also active in the music community as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. Elizabeth is thrilled to be a part of the MRC team and proud of their commitment to bringing music to students of all ages.
Alec is an essential member of the Music Reading Class team bringing his talents and experience as a performer, composer, and teacher. He has a B.S in Music Education and an M.M. in Music Composition and is excited to contribute to course management and development.
Music is for all ages and so is Music Reading Class! We make learning to read and play music easy and fun. Whether you are a child, an adult or a musician who never learned to read music, Music Reading Class is for you!
When you learn to read music, it helps you to communicate and understand music at a different level. Rather than having to say “I can’t read music”, say “I Can Read It!” with Music Reading Class!
Is your child
Are you a homeschool parent and/or teacher looking for the perfect music curriculum that doesn’t require a music background and is ready for use?
We can help!
Increase student retention, raise enrollment, and strengthen music programs.
We know there is rarely enough class time to help individual students. Music Reading Class supplements can help students who have fallen behind to improve their music reading skills at home while challenging advanced students.
