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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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Billboard’s 2024 Top Music Business Schools
by Cathy Applefeld Olson, Thom Duffy on October 29, 2024 at 2:36 am
Options abound for students seeking an education to join the next generation of industry leaders. This has been a season of milestones at the colleges …
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Why college students are struggling to read full books
by Theara Coleman, The Week US on October 15, 2024 at 1:52 pm
College students skirting around doing assigned readings is not necessarily a new phenomenon, but lately, that problem has evolved into a more …
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How to Digitize Your Analog Music Using Free Software
by Jack Mitchell on September 27, 2024 at 10:16 pm
I digitize my analog music to play it on my devices and as a backup to protect my record collection from excess wear and tear. Here's how to do it …
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You can now download over 33,000 sound effects from the BBC archive
by April Clare Welsh on September 25, 2024 at 2:48 pm
The BBC's sound effect library is now stocked up with over 33,000 samples to download for free. The extensive archive has been open to the public …
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The Home Studio Setup Guide: How To Get The Best Sound Out Of Your Room
on September 16, 2024 at 3:33 am
Creating a home studio setup that produces professional sound quality can be a serious issue for many musicians and audio engineers. The acoustics of …
Music Education Works Collecting, summarising and sharing evidence of the impact of music education
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The long-term impacts of early musical abilities on academic achievement
by anitanee on November 5, 2024 at 3:27 pm
This Hungarian study emphasises the benefits of early music training, especially rhythmic training, for all children in the early years and, specifically, for disadvantaged children.
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Does music training improve inhibition control in children?
by anitanee on November 5, 2024 at 3:23 pm
Research conducted in Montreal, Canada, confirms the skill transfer from music training to inhibition control in 3-11 year-old children.
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MUSIC FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING PODCAST – WITH PROFESSOR MARCUS SMITH, CO-FOUNDER, CLEM BURKE DRUMMING PROJECT
by anitanee on September 26, 2024 at 7:30 am
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with Professor Marcus Smith, co-founder of the Clem Burke Drumming project, which is researching the physical, mental and health benefits of drumming. They discuss the research, including the impact of drumming for young people with additional needs including those who are autistic.
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Five research and advocacy podcast episodes for music education advocates
by anitanee on August 27, 2024 at 12:49 pm
At Music Education Works we’re always interested to hear researchers talking about their findings – and we interview them from time-to-time over on the Music
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MUSIC FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING PODCAST – WITH NIKKI-KATE HEYES MBE, FOUNDER, soundLINCS
by anitanee on August 23, 2024 at 10:21 am
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, talks with Nikki-Kate Heyes MBE, who was the founder, and until recently, CEO of soundLINCS, a community music organisation that’s been working with people from all walks of life through music, for 26 years.