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Music Teaching In “The New Normal” – Practicing Musician
It’s no secret that K-12 music education lags far behind the rest of society in utilizing technology to improve productivity and outcomes. There are myriad reasons for this outdated approach to music education, not least of which are: X Shrinking…
Sound Systems for the 21st-Century Classroom
Playback of prerecorded music in the classroom is aubiquitous necessity for music educators. Whetherlistening to prerecorded examples to study and learnabout music or to evaluate recorded solo or ensemble performances as formative or summative assessment, eachrequires some form of playback…
Using Technology To Engage “Nontraditional Music Students”
A unique analysis of the percentage of students who are nontraditional music students and how they should be encouraged in different areas of music and sound. By not granting them the same opportunity to pursue music they will never develop…
Opening New Doors to Music Creativity – PDF
PDF of slides from keynote presentation, “Opening New Doors to Music Creativity”, for the UAB Music Technology Academy workshop, November 8, 2008. Summary: An approach to teaching music technology History of Music Technology Software What modern software looks like Basic Hardware WYHIWYG…
Top 20 Music Tech Resources – MidnightMusic
A music tech education advocate we have been following for a while continues to post fantastic content. Katie Wardrobe from MidnightMusic has devised a list of the Top 20 Resources in Music Technology for the classroom. The list includes software…
Audio Engineering Society – Audio Education Mini Conference
What was supposed to be a highly anticipated event in audio education was tragically cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the AES hosted a mini conference via ZOOM that was open to members. Topics from acoustics, community and student…
Country Music Association – Voices in Music Initiative
We recently participated in a CMA Music Technology panel geared towards educators in middle school and high schools. The CMA has started an initiative to support music educators of all backgrounds including musictech where they will list fresh education resources…
Hello world, we are Musictech.Education!
Over the last several years, our experience working in education shown us that there is a necessary need for a living and breathing community in audio & music education. A hub for educators to learn from one another about practices…
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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.
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The Best DAW Software Recommended by WIRED’s Resident Musicians
by Parker Hall on July 21, 2024 at 2:56 pm
From Ableton and Pro Tools to iPad apps—get the most out of your music with these digital audio workstations, or DAWs. We're in the midst of the home …
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Somerville Sounds Releases Free The Meyer Choir Plugin
by Steve Charlton on July 4, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Somerville Sounds launched The Meyer Choir plugin, a free release for Mac and Windows. The plugin is available through a ‘pay what you like’ model, …
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“As we prepare for the next chapter of Moog Music, the Moog Store will be closing its doors”: Iconic synth manufacturer to shutter its Asheville factory outlet
by By Ben Rogerson on July 4, 2024 at 2:36 pm
Having previously announced that it would be leaving its manufacturing headquarters on Broadway Street in Asheville, Moog Music has now confirmed that …
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Ableton Live 12.1 is in public beta, and it’s a huge release for Live
by Peter Kirn on July 4, 2024 at 2:29 pm
Live 12.1 just hit public beta, bringing more than you might expect: major Push additions, new ways of working more quickly with keyboards (and …
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Logic Pro gets some serious AI—and a version bump—for Mac and iPad
by Nate Anderson on June 8, 2024 at 11:55 pm
Logic now goes to 11. If you watched yesterday's iPad-a-palooza event from Apple, then you probably saw the segment about cool new features coming to …
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MUSIC FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING PODCAST – WITH JAMES DICKINSON, HEAD OF HULL MUSIC SERVICE AND HUB LEAD
by anitanee on July 1, 2024 at 4:24 pm
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with James Dickinson, head of Hull Music Service, which is part of the local authority and also lead for the new music education hub covering Hull, East Riding, north and northeast Lincolnshire.
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How an afterschool music programme became a strategic tool for addressing educational challenges
by anitanee on June 11, 2024 at 6:24 am
Consistent exposure to music, like learning to play a musical instrument, or taking voice lessons, strengthens a particular set of academic and social-emotional skills that are essential to learning, says Holly Korbey.
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MUSIC FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING PODCAST – WITH PROFESSOR BEATRIZ ILARI, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
by anitanee on June 6, 2024 at 8:54 am
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with Beatriz Ilari, a Professor at the Center for Music, Brain and Society at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
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MUSIC FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING PODCAST – WITH JAMES McPHERSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MUSIC LEADERS UK
by anitanee on May 8, 2024 at 4:15 pm
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with James McPherson, Managing Director of Music Leaders UK, about a new music course and award for secondary school age students.
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Advocacy – music in schools latest news & campaigns
by anitanee on April 30, 2024 at 1:54 pm
[LATEST UPDATE: 25/7/2024] This post featuring the latest news and reports on music education and music education advocacy will be updated each time we add news and campaigns about music in schools. Please comment below if there's anything you think we need to add.