MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
IT'S TIME TO PLAY
It’s Time to Play bridges general music and instrumental learning through a sound-first approach. Students sing and play songs, improvise, and create while notation is added—building confident musicians and improving retention.
ENAGING EVERY STUDENT IN MAKING MUSIC
Music belongs to everyone.
Everyone can make music.
Music begins with sound.
Sing → Play → Read → Improvise → Create
Explore It’s Time to Play
• Beginning Band
• Beginning Strings
• Recorder
• Ukulele
Avaialbe at J.W.Pepper
Designed to integrate naturally with traditional band instruction while strengthening auditory readiness and student retention.
"I am thrilled to endorse this innovative beginning band method book..." Stacey Faris, Orleans, MA
"This book has helped significantly with retention!" Tim Leonelli, Abington, MA
“Friday’s workshop was the most effective workshop I’ve ever attended in my 35+ years...” – Michael Cushman, Dr. Lewis Libby School, ME