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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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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).