At Hal Leonard, we’ve always believed that the best teaching tools are the ones that work for you — right now. That’s why, since day one, Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) has given educators the ability to create and assess audio and video assignments for their students.

For years, teachers have used EEi to listen to student recordings, watch performance videos, and provide meaningful feedback that supports real musical growth.

🎥 Assess Musicianship Beyond the Notes

Every teacher knows that great musicianship is more than what’s printed on the page.

With EEi, you can:

• Assign and review student video recordings — from posture and embouchure to hand position and bow hold.

• Provide targeted feedback directly within the platform.

• Encourage self-assessment by having students record, reflect, and resubmit their performances as they improve.
  

EEi helps you assess what matters most — the fundamentals that build confident, expressive musicians. While EEi includes exercises from the Essential Elements for Band and Strings method books, your assignments don’t have to stop there. Teachers can:

• Upload and assign resources or non-method book exercises.

• Incorporate videos, recordings, and rhythm drills of your choice.

• Track student progress across classes, sections, and schools.
  

EEi’s integrated video and audio tools give you everything you need to listen, assess, and support your students — at home, in class, or anywhere learning happens.

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

Create your free EEi teacher account today at EssentialElementsInteractive.com.

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