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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.
Music Education and Technology applying technology and instructional strategy to music learning
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Hard work and happy accidents: why do so many of us prefer ‘difficult’ analogue technology?
by Michael Beverland and Giana M. Eckhardt on April 18, 2024 at 2:26 pm
I finally locate the legendary Schneiders Buero, a shop selling analogue synthesizers in Berlin’s Kotti neighbourhood. Up two flights of stairs, the …
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Forget PowerPoint: This is the AI presentation app of the future
by JR Raphael on April 4, 2024 at 1:56 pm
It’s tough to think of two words that seem more at odds with each other than “beautiful” and “presentation.” I mean, have you seen a PowerPoint slide deck lately? That disconnect is something Mitch Grasso’s been grappling with for years. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to describe it as motivating …
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The Power of Music on Cognitive Arousal
by Neuroscience News on March 30, 2024 at 11:58 pm
A new study explores the influence of personalized music on cognitive arousal and performance, drawing on the Yerkes-Dodson law's inverted-U theory. …
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This MIDI Controller for kids turns your toddler into a bedroom Coachella headliner
by Sarang Sheth on March 27, 2024 at 10:04 pm
It gives Tiny Desk Concerts a run for their money! They say that your creativity is probably the highest as a child, and the world introduces you to …
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How I gave my audio recordings an instant quality boost with this handy tool
by Jack Wallen on March 17, 2024 at 3:47 pm
If you're looking for a reliable and flexible way to record audio, the Tascam DR-60DmkII has nearly every feature you'll need. ZDNET's key …
Music Education Works Collecting, summarising and sharing evidence of the impact of music education
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Your Music Education Works enews – which format do you prefer?
by anitanee on April 5, 2024 at 3:44 pm
You may not know, but as well as subscribing to updates direct from this website, you can also subscribe to a very occasional enews –
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Participation in extra-curricular arts activities is associated with long-lasting benefits [England, 2024, 10,500 students]
by anitanee on March 18, 2024 at 1:43 pm
A new report examines which students are accessing extra-curricular activities and the long-term outcomes of students who do participate.
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Music can be key to breaking down social barriers and creating connection and bonding
by anitanee on March 18, 2024 at 11:18 am
A team of social neuroscientists from Bar-Ilan University and the University of Chicago developed a model of the brain that focuses on what happens when
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A lifetime of being musical may improve our brain health [England, 2024, 1,107 participants, 3 years]
by anitanee on January 30, 2024 at 6:43 pm
A new study by the University of Exeter has found a connection between brain health in old age and playing a musical instrument.
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Study looks at benefits of music education through a ‘Positive Youth Development’ lens
by anitanee on January 22, 2024 at 4:07 pm
A study published by the University of Southern California (USC) explored the impact of music education programmes on middle school students (teens), including a programme of extra-curricular online popular music education. The study examined the impact of music on the five key areas of Positive Youth Development (PYD).