PlayTheGroove

At PlayTheGroove, we KNOW performing IN ENSEMBLES solidifies experiences in music educatioN.

To HELP, WE curated CURRENT music FROM AROUND THE GLOBE—with CONTENT AND GUIDES—THAT ENCOURAGE PERFORMANCE, IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION, LIFE SKILLS, CREATIVITY, AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Easy Process. Dynamic. Fun. Creative. Flexible.

Energize Your Jazzy/Pep/Horn Band

PlayTheGroove handpicks fun, current global grooves and jazz which is seamlessly infused into a flexible, unit-based approach that integrates sight-reading, playing by ear, and creative expression from day one.

We do this by:
• Crafting high-quality sheet music for all instruments

 Offer cleared and current Global Groove and Jazz music selections

• Adding dynamic resources and pedagogy

• Empowering aspiring musicians and fortify teachers

• Helping to transition learning experiences into the 21st century through goal-driven innovation and technology.

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Platinum Unison Packs

We’re doing something different for jazz band. PlayTheGroove (PTG) offers a new series of charts and teaching methods of current jazz and world jams. “Platinum Unison Packs” (PUPs) are crafted to work for any instrumentation from 3 to 25 or more players. PTG offers inclusivity; all students engage in a modular and flexible, unified learning experience. We embrace student-led practices for all instrumentations and emphasize modern learning objectives and competencies. Performing is one goal alongside addressing the “individual,” and the creative process. And wait till you hear the content of current jazz and world jams––it’s not like anything you’ve heard for schools groups––we guarantee it!

You can use these packs for:

The benefits of Platinum Unison Packs include:

Platinum Unison Packs include:

Teacher Reference Elements & Guidelines:

Musical Parts: (each chart is the same):

Melody - Horns/Woodwinds Strings (unison based):

Piano/Keyboards:

Vibes:

Guitar (all w/ TAB):

Bass:

Drums/Percussion:

Contact Us:

We welcome your comments and suggestions at: [email protected].

Questions and complimentary coaching:
Richard Frank
818.514.4784
[email protected]

Our Core Beliefs

Why PlayTheGroove

PlayTheGroove is founded on these core principles: Youth learn differently today and education needs to match their needs. We believe that dynamic, flexible, and culturally aware music education can be the gateway to build 21st century skills for successful 21st century lives.

Everyone Plays the Melody

PlayTheGroove is a new playground for discovery, growth, and musical exploration and creativity for remote, hybrid, or in-class situations.

Students Enjoy Practice

Everyone can play all the time with parts at varying skill levels, be challenged on an individual basis, and try new instruments as we include the master recording and sheet music to learn from and play-along with.

Reduces Student Dropouts

Every instrument plays beginning to end: more captivating and engaging than counting 37 bars of rests.

Engage youth in performance ensembles with music and music education methods that are relevant and accessible to them.

Music Has Cultural Substance

We hand-picked relevant music that is current and reflects society and classrooms.

Music is a gateway. There’s a lot to learn!

PlayTheGroove International Virtual Video

In March 2020, the pandemic robbed millions of young musicians and their teachers of the chance to play together in school. 

We invited international students & teachers
ages 13 to 60
to join in a PlayTheGroove Virtual Jam.

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