MiBAC Music Software Formally Introduces MUSIC LESSONS I Fundamentals for Macintosh OS X at Winter NAMM

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Northfield, Minnesota, January 17, 2005 – MiBAC Music Software, developer of the award winning MUSIC LESSONS theory and ear training software series for Macintosh and Windows, will formally introduce MUSIC LESSONS I Fundamentals for Macintosh OS X (10.2 or later) at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim California. MiBAC will be in Hall A, Booth 6330 at the Edirol Partner Pavilion.

With the new version 4.0, MiBAC has rewritten the software to take full advantage of the native CoreMidi and QuickTime features of Mac OS X. MUSIC LESSONS I is currently used in thousands of schools, colleges, music studios, and homes.

Priced at $149, MUSIC LESSONS I version 4.0 for Mac OS X is available now from music software retailers or directly from MiBAC. The software is also available in Lab Five Packs ($447 MSRP) and Site Licenses ($999 MSRP). An upgrade path is available for previous owners of the program.

“MUSIC LESSONS I combines music theory and ear training in a program that is easy to use, comprehensive, educationally proven, and so flexible that it works with students over a wide range of ages, musical abilities, and learning styles. It will help any music student learn and improve the skills and concepts that are essential to understanding music and playing an instrument,” said MiBAC president John Ellinger.

Some of MUSIC LESSONS I’s features are:

Hundreds of interactive drills arranged in twelve groups, each with multiple skill levels, provide a comprehensive study of music fundamentals. Each drill can be done in four clefs using a MIDI synthesizer or the on-screen piano, guitar, and alphabet block instruments. The drill groups include: Note Reading, Circle of Fifths, Key Signatures, Five Finger Positions, Major/Minor Scales, Modes, Jazz Scales, Scale Degrees, Intervals, Note/Rest Durations, Scales Ear Training, and Intervals Ear Training.

You get instant visual and aural feedback on every question. If you don’t know an answer, the program will show you. If you don’t understand an answer, the comprehensive built in music theory reference is always available to explain clearly and completely every musical term and concept related to the drills.

On-screen scores let you know how you’re doing and help keep you motivated.
Ear Training drills help you understand what you hear and complement the visual and playing drills.

Multiple skill levels in each drill range from easy to difficult; choose the level that’s right for you and learn at your own pace.

Customization options allow you to easily create and save drills and activities that focus on specific skills and study areas. Teachers can create custom levels for individual students, or prepare an entire curriculum in advance.

Progress Reports keep a detailed record of your scores on every level of every drill. You can view or print the cumulative scores for an entire year or just the scores for a specific day. Teachers can use the cumulative score listing as an end of term assessment for each student. You can create, print, and save Progress Reports for an unlimited number of students.

In the Fast Answer Checking mode you get new questions as fast as you can answer them. This is a great way to rapidly improve your musical skills, especially sight reading.

An open-ended design lets you do the drills in any order you choose, practicing just what you need.

Here’s what some users had to say about MUSIC LESSONS I:
“MUSIC LESSONS I arrived and it is really great!...the kind of serious training we ‘self-taughts’ are looking for,” said John B.

“Since I teach music [MUSIC LESSONS] was very exciting to run. The kids were hounding me for the program… I would rate it the most user friendly MAC tutorial… and you may quote me,” said Chris M.

“My students love coming to the computer and doing theory!! The program is great!,” said Lori F.

“I use this program on a daily basis in the studio and find its customization invaluable in teaching theory concepts,” said Susan W.

Company Overview
MiBAC Music Software has been producing quality music education software for Macintosh and Windows computers since 1987. MiBAC manufactures the award winning MUSIC LESSONS I Fundamentals, MUSIC LESSONS II Chords and Harmony, and MiBAC JAZZ software for Windows and Macintosh computers.

MiBAC is pronounced “my back” and is an acronym for Music Instruction By A Computer.

CONTACT:
Helen Ellinger
MiBAC Music Software, Inc.
Phone: 507-645-5851
Fax: 507-645-2377
Sales: 800-645-3945
Email: helen@mibac.com
Web: www.mibac.com
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Review copies of the software available on request

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