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SUPERBOOTH ’26 for Music Educators – Part 3
One way to discover the latest developments in music technology is by visiting trade fairs and exhibitions dedicated to music technology. One of these events is SUPERBOOTH in Berlin — an international event for electronic music— which I attended to get inspired, get to know the latest music gear and meet the makers of so many inspiring electronic and digital…
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What is the right balance for technology integration in eduction?
Regarding technology integration, a major challenge for music teachers is finding the right balance between their investments in time and effort, and the value that the use of technology can add to their lessons. This post explores what the right balance should be. read more
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New Ableton Live Guide is Live!
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are now an integral part of the professional studio and music production world. They form the core of almost every computer-based music production. Even when recording acoustic music and orchestras, the DAW is an essential tool for sound engineers, producers and mixers.DAWs have also become so accessible that they are widely… read more
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What makes technology suitable for music education?
In my view, technology is suitable for education when it adds value to what you can already achieve without technology, while still leading to good music education that is meaningful for students. What exactly “good” and “meaningful” mean, and how much added value is needed to justify an investment of time, effort and money, differs… read more
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European Day of Music in School – 2024
Just like in the past two years, on March 15, 2024, the European Association of Music in Schools (EAS) has organised the European Day of Music in Schools (EuDaMuS). With EuDaMuS, music teachers, students, and other stakeholders from 24 countries across Europe highlight music in their education. This year, they showcase how music can make… read more
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Chapter for new EAS book in the making
Together with European colleagues who are all music educators specialising in the use of technology in music education, I am co-authoring a chapter for the upcoming volume in the EAS (European Association for Music in Schools) book series. The content of our chapter is based on the outcomes of the DigiTiME symposium, which we organised… read more
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Study day Technology in Music Education
On 9 December 2023, ArtEZ Conservatorium Enschede, in collaboration with the VLS professional association for music teachers, organised a study day. For ArtEZ, I coordinate this professional development programme in the field of technology-enhanced music education. The day was opened by Per Berlin Englund, a teacher at Rytmus Musik Gymnasium in Malmö, Sweden. This was… read more