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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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Brauch een Technologie fir Musek ze léieren?
Interview on Radio 100,7 / Opus 100,7 On Wednesday 18 October 2023, I was a guest at the national radio station Radio 100,7 / Opus 100,7 (Luxembourg) together with Luc Nijs, Associate Professor at the University of Luxembourg, to talk about the use of technology in music education. The occasion for the interview was the… read more
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Presentation at the University of Luxembourg
On 18 October 2023, at the invitation of Professor Luc Nijs from the Institute of Musicology and the Arts, I will give a public lecture at the University of Luxembourg as part of the DESW Lectures. In the presentation, titled Tech in my music class? Uh… – On technology integration in music teacher training, I will… read more
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Course ‘Contemporary Music Education with Technology’ launched
This month marks the start of the train-the-trainer course Contemporary Music Education with Technology. I developed this training together with Bert van Uffelen from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, commissioned by the MuziekOpleidersAkkoord: a 12-year collaboration between all Dutch primary general teacher training institutions (pabo) and music conservatoires. The course is aimed at music pedagogy trainers who not only… read more