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10 Audio Technology Blogs To Follow
A list of Music Technology blogs to follow created by Pulse College:https://www.pulsecollege.com/10-audio-technology-blogs-follow/ ” LOOKING ONLINE FOR EXTRA GUIDANCE TO MASTER AUDIO TECHNOLOGY? The world of audio production and music technology moves quickly, and keeping up with the latest techniques, equipment and software…
NEW REPORT PROVES DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS | Music Education Works
“Following a pilot project – Connect: Resound– which involved 71 children from seven primary schools across North Yorkshire, music education in rural areas could soon be getting a digital boost. The seven-week pilot project explored low-cost methods of providing online instrumental…
It Starts with the Standards – Advocacy for Elementary Music | Make Moments Matter
This article first appeared on MakeMomentsMatter.org, author David Row. “A few years ago I was in the hallway after school fumbling with butcher paper, bulletin board border, and a freshly laminated set of posters based around the National Standards for…
Standards For Educators – ISTE
“The ISTE Standards for Educators are your road map to helping students become empowered learners. These standards will deepen your practice, promote collaboration with peers, challenge you to rethink traditional approaches and prepare students to drive their own learning. Connect…
Resources for Teaching Remotely – DigitalMusicLessons
Resources for Teaching Remotely:http://digitalmusiclessons.weebly.com/resources.html “Have you been asked to teach music lessons remotely or through a digital platform? I know that many of us are scrambling for ideas about what we can teach, how to share that with students, how…
Great Music Technology Programs in High Schools
A big topic in music technology, particularly audio education communities is the wave of high schools now looking to incorporate music technology into their programs. Question: What about the high school programs that have already had success in their music…
Music Technology Dictionaries
Rick music technology dictionaries filled with all the terms you would expect. Do you know of a music technology dictionary that we should share with the community? Write to us. Music Repo (Full and Advanced): https://www.musicrepo.com/music-technology-glossary-of-terms/ PodComplex (Basic): https://www.podcomplex.com/blog/music-technology-glossary/ ContinuumMusicStudio…
Types of Audio Connectors
This is a fantastic post on the importance of audio connectors. “When many people think of musical equipment, they think of shining guitars and the hulking amplifiers that blast the music. While these elements are certainly important, the often overlooked…
Music Technology Resources
DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) Ableton Live Apple Pro Logic Adobe Audition Apple Logic (MAC only) Anvil Studios (basic midi piano) Avid: M-Audio (daw), Digidesign (Pro Tools) Aviary Myna Audio DAW ClubCreate: with Dubstep, the Music Studio, Charles Ives Music Lab…
How To Use A Mixer – WikiHow
An audio mixer, also known as a mixing board or a soundboard, is used to control the levels of multiple inputs so you can balance the sounds correctly. Mixing is an important process when you record music or perform live so one…
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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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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 …
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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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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 talks with Erin Johnson-Williams and Caz Creagh from the Arts & Humanities Research Council.
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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