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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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Technology supporting formative learning in teacher training
EduFade is an approach to supporting formative practice using technology. This approach is central to my doctoral research into how interaction technology can be used to enhance teacher training in music pedagogy and, ultimately, improve music education in schools. The approach focuses on optimising formative evaluation and feedback processes in action-oriented teacher training through direct… read more
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In-the-box, out-of-the-box, hybrid? What’s the deal?
You have probably come across these terms before, but what exactly are they about? Let’s unbox the meaning of these terms! The “box” When it comes to producing music digitally, there are—roughly speaking—three options: in-the-box, out-of-the-box and hybrid. The “box” refers to a computer, more precisely: a personal computer such as a laptop or desktop… read more