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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-enriched music education without resources
“What if you don’t have the resources to start using technology in your teaching?” That’s a question I’m often asked by students and teachers when we talk about enriching music education with and through technology. Music technology does indeed come with a price tag, and that price can be higher than the budget your school has available. Still, there… read more
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How to use technology on a budget?
“How can you use technology in your music classroom if you have no, or only a few, digital instruments?“ That’s a question I get at least once a year from my first-year Music Teacher Education students. Usually, it comes with a remark that schools simply don’t have the budget for a classroom full of synthesisers… read more
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Lessons from Developing Educational Technology
Over the past fifteen years, I have been involved several times in the development of technology for music education. For example, I helped design a website featuring music education apps with accompanying lesson formats and activities, developed music games for an interactive outdoor play installation for playgrounds and schoolyards, explored how teachers might be encouraged… read more