Blog - CommonTime

Feb 21, 2022 | Michael Skillern

CommonTime 1-on-1

In this week's episode, Michael interviews writer and CEO Judith Anne Still, the daughter of famed African-American composer William Grant Still!

CommonTime 1-on-1: Emmanuel Scott

Feb 16, 2022 | Michael Skillern

CommonTime 1-on-1

In this week's episode, Michael interviews percussionist and NYC-based educator Emmanuel Scott!

Wisdom Wednesdays: From Inquiry to Improv in the Arts Classroom

Feb 10, 2022 | Michael Skillern

Wisdom Wednesdays For Educators

This week, Michael speaks about the Stages of Inquiry as outlined by Trev MacKenzie.

Wisdom Wednesdays: Digital Tools in the Music Room

Feb 03, 2022 | Michael Skillern

Wisdom Wednesdays For Educators

This week, Michael identifies some amazing and free tools that help students improvise, compose, perform, and experiment in both at-home and in-person learning scenarios.

Awareness Artists in Venice: Don't Eat and Run

Feb 01, 2022 | Christine Matovich

CommonTime founder Christine Matovich travels to Venice, Italy and meets some local artists. Find out what these Venetian artists are saying through their work!

Wisdom Wednesdays: Innovative Fundraising with CommonTime

Jan 27, 2022 | Michael Skillern

Wisdom Wednesdays

This week, Michael discusses CommonTime as a way for schools and organizations to raise money.

How to Build a Lesson with an Artist on CommonTime

Jan 26, 2022 | The CommonTime Team

Tutorials and Guides

Are you looking for private arts lessons? Need a substitute teacher for your music class? Find teaching artists from all over the world on CommonTime!

CommonTime 1-on-1: Tim Short

Jan 26, 2022 | Michael Skillern

CommonTime 1-on-1

In this installment of CommonTime 1-on-1, Michael Skillern sits down with acclaimed painter Tim Short!

Wisdom Wednesdays: Translanguaging

Jan 20, 2022 | Michael Skillern

Wisdom Wednesdays For Educators

This week, Michael gives a brief introduction to translanguaging and how CommonTime can support it.

CommonTime 1-on-1: Jimmy Chiang

Jan 19, 2022 | Michael Skillern

CommonTime 1-on-1

In this week's episode, Michael sits down with with acclaimed pianist and conductor Jimmy Chiang.