Author: muzketier

  • What is the right balance for technology integration in eduction?

    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.

  • Apple Garageband for iOS

    Apple Garageband for iOS

    GarageBand for iOS/iPadOS is a touch-based music production app that turns an iPhone or iPad into a complete music creation environment. Its intended purpose is to enable users to create, record and arrange music quickly, without requiring prior technical knowledge.

  • Korg Volca series

    Korg Volca series

    The Korg Volca series is a family of compact, battery-powered electronic music instruments. It is designed for hands-on exploration of sound, pattern-based composition and live performance. Despite their small size, all Volca instruments feature built-in sequencers, tactile controls and sync options.

  • Dato Duo

    Dato Duo

    The Duo is an electronic music instrument developed by Dato Musical Instruments with a strong focus on accessibility, collaboration and play. The Duo is designed for Children and beginners aged 3-99 and beyond

  • Ableton Note

    Ableton Note

    Ableton Note is a mobile music-making app designed for creating musical sketches using clips, samples and MIDI patterns. The interface centres around a grid-based clip launcher, complemented by a built-in sampler, drum racks, synth instruments and audio effects.

  • New Ableton Live Guide is Live!

    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 […]

  • Technology supporting formative learning in teacher training

    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 […]

  • What makes technology suitable for music education?

    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 […]

  • In-the-box, out-of-the-box, hybrid? What’s the deal?

    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, […]

  • Technology-enriched music education without resources

    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 […]