What is it about?
The book lays out principles of music technology and how they can be used to enhance music teaching and learning. It discusses relevant educational and philosophical concepts that guide the use of music technologies in education and provides a framework for curriculum design. It outlines ways in which contemporary technologies can assist learning and teaching across a wide range of musical activities including performance, composition, recording, listening, and scholarship.
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Why is it important?
Electronic and digital technologies are increasing prevalent in all areas of music making and this book provides a guide to the use of computers and other electronic technologies in the music classroom. Many educators did not have extensive music technology training during their studies and this book helps them get up to speed with relevant tools and techniques.
Perspectives
The focus of this book is on enhancing musicality - it normalizes music technologies as just another set of musical tools and instruments. It provide a balance between a philosophical approach, practical information about digital technologies, and curriculum ideas.
algorithmicmusic@gmail.com Andrew R. Brown
Griffith University
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This page is a summary of: Music Technology and Education, December 2014, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.4324/9781315857862.
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