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Book SynopsisThis book offers a new practical blueprint for teachers wanting to teach music technology to secondary age students. Authors and veteran music educators Will Kuhn and Ethan Hein give readers all the practical tools they need to open their own electronic music programs.
Trade ReviewFeaturing a creative workshop model that goes beyond our traditional music education pedagogy and curriculum, Kuhn & Ethan Hein shape new trends for music teachers to support their own students as successful electronic music makers in multiple settings. Whether learning in PK-12 settings, in school, at home or in the community, Electronic Music School is a must read guide for all worldwide. * Elise Sobol, Director of Music Education, NYU Steinhardt Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions *
In today's world, the presence of technology in teaching there has never been more essential tool for connecting, creating, and capturing student work. The integration of technology into the music classroom is no longer a fringe endeavor by a small group of tech geeks - the coming of age of technology in the music classroom has arrived. What Kuhn & Hein have put together in this publication is magnificent - an essential guide to not only how to build a technology-rich learning environment for music - what they call an Electronic Music School - but a well-crafted guide to how to teach in this new environment, why this type of learning is relevant, and practical strategies for continuing to engage students for years to come. Any music educator interested in incorporating more music technology into their instruction should add this book to their professional library immediately. * Jim Frankel, Director, MusicFirst *
Table of ContentsPreface: The Music Class at the End of the World Acknowledgements To the Reader Part One: What You Need to Start Your Own Electronic Music School 1. Towards a Creative Music Curriculum 2. An Art Class for Music 3. Understanding What a School Really Wants 4. Tech You'll Need For Your Program 5. Ableton Live And Push Part Two: Creative Electronic Music Projects for the Masses 6. Designing Creative Music Projects for All Types of Students 7. Teaching Recording and Sampling with Audio Projects 8. Teaching Songwriting with MIDI Projects 9. Teaching Creativity with Outside-the-Box Projects 10. Common Issues For Students In Music Lab Lessons 11. Assessing Music Lab Projects 12. Futureproofing, Extending and Moving Beyond Music Lab Projects Part Three: Community Music Culture and Extracurriculars 13. Live Performing and Afterschool Groups 14. Understanding Student Led Groups 15. Virtual Electronic Music School 16. A Rising Tide Index
