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Online Music Education Resources – NYSSMA
Music Technology Education Resources by NYSSMA: https://www.krisgilbertmusic.com/online-music-education-resources.html Resources compiled and edited by members of theNYSSMA Technology Committeecontact: KrisGibertMusic@yahoo.com Favorite
Example High School Course – RHAM Music Department
About this course: Audio Production and Recording dives into the art of audio recording and the science of sound. Students will learn types of microphones and their functions, microphone setups for different music ensembles, and how to mix and master recorded…
Starting a Music Technology Class in your School – Slideshow
“Learn about the possibilities available to you through starting a music technology component as part of your music program. Attract a wider body of students and engage them in project-based learning. Discover the how, why, and what of taking the…
Reaching the Other 80%: Taking Responsibility – Dr. Rick Dammers | TI:ME
Originally posted on TI:ME by Dr. Rick Dammers: http://www.ti-me.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=953:reaching-the-other-80-taking-responsibility&catid=40&Itemid=798 “The field of music education has a market share problem. It isn’t a new problem (we’ve been talking about this since the Tanglewood Symposium in 1967), but it is getting worse.…
Handy Lesson Briefs – Indiana University
Below are some great links on digital audio that could be useful for educators. These were derived from their syllabus : https://cecm.indiana.edu/361/syllabus.html Intro to Acoustics – https://cecm.indiana.edu/361/acoustics.html Intro to MIDI – https://cecm.indiana.edu/361/midi.html Delay Effects – https://cecm.indiana.edu/361/rsn-delay.html Filters & EQ –…
TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT – NAMM 2020’s best community for Music Education
The Torrington High School Music Department is “The Pride of Torrington”! THS Music offers 11 courses the most of any high school in Litchfield County! From Award-Winning performing ensembles, Music Theory, History of Popular Music to a nationally recognized Music Technology…
What is Music Technology? (Video)
What is music technology? Watch this great explanationby Professor Prince Charles Alexander from the Berklee College of Music! Favorite
An Example Music Technology Curriculum For High Schools
“Music technology is a class designed for Digital Harbor High School music students who are the non-specialist interested in developing their understanding of music and the technology used to create music in the 21st century. The Emphases of the course…
How DJs & Music Producers Survive The Constant Ringing in their Ears | musicsoftwaretraining.com
Article shared from MusicSoftwareTraining.com “Tinnitus is a constant ringing in your ears, usually at a high frequency, but can can also sound like static or scratching. It is constant & if you don’t get your emotions under control, can be incredibly…
Top Categories from MusicThinkTank Blog
Music Think Tank is a leading music industry and artist advice blog, managed by Hypebot.com. They offer an extensive blog covering all bases for any music professional. We recommend reading through their blog categories. Here are our top 3: Mobile Music…
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Bate, Bate, Chocolate
by David Row on January 10, 2024 at 5:54 pm
I find that I talk about food in my classroom all the time. It’s one common thing that unites all culture and peoples around the world because we all love to eat! Even my English language learners who might be brand new to the country learn food words really fast The post Bate, Bate, Chocolate appeared first on Make Moments Matter.
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Two Books for Las Posadas
by David Row on December 16, 2023 at 6:37 pm
If you’ve spent even a few minutes on my blog you know that I love using children’s books in the classroom. So it makes sense that in December I like using books to explain holidays, teach songs, and expand the worldview of my students. I’ve got books for Christmas, St. The post Two Books for Las Posadas appeared first on Make Moments Matter.
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Three Books for Hanukkah
by David Row on December 1, 2023 at 1:27 am
I love December in my classroom (post concert stress) because it means we have a few days or weeks to explore lots of different cultures and traditions. So much of this learning happens through singing songs and playing games. We learn about the tannenbaum, celebrate caroling, sing about the new The post Three Books for Hanukkah appeared first on Make Moments Matter.
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Welcome to the Opera – Book Recommendation
by David Row on November 21, 2023 at 5:10 pm
As a kid, I remember that every single time I was able to try out a “push a button and listen” style of interactive book I was filled with pure delight. There is something so joyous and exciting about flipping through a book and seeing the little bubble telling me The post Welcome to the Opera – Book Recommendation appeared first on Make Moments Matter.
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Run, Turkey, Run! – Book Recommendation
by David Row on November 19, 2023 at 7:36 pm
With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who’s looking for a plump bird for his family feast? Maybe he can hide with the pigs . . . or the ducks . . . or the horses . . . Uh-oh! Here The post Run, Turkey, Run! – Book Recommendation appeared first on Make Moments Matter.
Music Education and Technology applying technology and instructional strategy to music learning
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“At certain points in music history it became fashionable to place accents on certain beats”: How to score a drum part
by By Roland Schmidt on January 13, 2025 at 2:55 pm
Drums are often unfairly considered to be the poor cousin of the band. Cue the joke, ‘what do you call a person who hangs around with musicians? A …
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The AI hitmaker: Can machines write the next big song?
by Neha Vashist on January 1, 2025 at 4:08 pm
The emergence of AI has been both impressive and threatening. We are living in a day and age where AI has redefined creative industries, and music is …
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5 Free Audio Editing Tools You’ll Want to Try
by Jack Mitchell on December 25, 2024 at 8:27 pm
You don't have to break the bank to access powerful audio editing tools. Whether you're working on music, podcasts, or personal projects, there are …
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Hear the Evolution of Electronic Music: A Sonic Journey from 1929 to 2019
by Colin Marshall on December 10, 2024 at 2:53 pm
It’s easy to get the impression that enthusiasts of electronic music listen to nothing else. (Not that it isn’t true for some of them, who tend to …
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Audio Editing Has Never Clicked for Me Until I Tried This Super-Simple Editor
by Jack Mitchell on December 7, 2024 at 4:07 pm
Audio editing has always felt like a daunting task, with complex tools and overwhelming features that made it hard to get started. But everything …
Music Education Works Collecting, summarising and sharing evidence of the impact of music education
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Music is positively associated with academic performance in secondary education
by anitanee on January 22, 2025 at 8:12 am
Research by the University of Sussex and Brighton and Hove City Council, suggests that engagement with music is positively associated with academic performance in secondary education in England.
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Exploring the power of singing for childhood wellbeing
by anitanee on January 22, 2025 at 8:02 am
A multidisciplinary team of Northwestern University researchers is examining the use of singing and breathwork to improve the psychological and social wellbeing of children worldwide.
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Music for Education and Wellbeing Podcast – with Dr Ally Daubney, researcher & John Bergin, CEO of Newham Music
by anitanee on January 9, 2025 at 2:40 pm
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with Dr Ally Daubney, educator, researcher, evaluator and author and John Bergin, CEO of Newham Music, one of the partners in the East London Music Alliance music education hub.
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Music education and mental health research – additional links
by anitanee on December 20, 2024 at 3:35 pm
We aren't always able to cover each piece of research individually or in detail. So from time to time we'll like to publish links to a selection of the latest research. If you have any to add, please let us know.
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Music for Education and Wellbeing Podcast – with Erin Johnson-Williams and Caz Creagh from the Arts & Humanities Research Council – Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research
by anitanee on November 25, 2024 at 3:56 pm
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with Erin Johnson-Williams and Caz Creagh from the Arts & Humanities Research Council.