My book, Music Technology and Education: Amplifying Musicality, published by Routledge, New York, explores the foundational principles of music technology and how these can be effectively integrated into music teaching and learning. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field, designed to deepen readers’ understanding and engagement with a wide range of music technologies. The book not only introduces tools and techniques but also connects them to broader educational and philosophical frameworks, helping educators make informed decisions about curriculum design and pedagogical strategies.
Throughout the book, I examine how contemporary technologies can enrich musical experiences across various domains, including performance, composition, recording, listening, and academic scholarship. These discussions are grounded in real-world educational contexts, making the content both practical and adaptable. The second edition has been thoroughly reorganised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, including the growing influence of networked and mobile computing, as well as the rapid expansion of online and remote learning environments. By addressing these trends, the book equips educators with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and harness the evolving digital landscape in music education. Order a copy online.
Chapter outline:
Context
- Possible futures for computers in music education
- Ways of making music with technology
- Philosophical considerations
- A brief history of music technology
Production
- Audio recording
- Music publishing
- MIDI sequencing
- Algorithmic music
- Sound synthesis
Presentation
- Synthesizer performance
- Live electronic music
- Interactive computer music
- Digitizing and visualizing music
- Music for visual narrative
- Rich media environments
- Music distribution in the age of the Internet
Reflection
- Computers and music research
- Music and sound analysis
- Aural and musicianship training
- Assessment
- Administration
Implementation
- Setting up a computer music system
- Distance education and e-learning
- Integrating new technologies