Technology Resources for Collaborative and Creative Music Making
Te potent combination of access, affordabil- ity and agency offered by digital technology is creating a generation of musicians who can consume, create, and collaborate outside of traditional structures. Keen observers of indus- try trends will note the number of artists who have turned to the ‘cloud’ to acquire production skills, learn an instrument, refine their sound, cultivate an audience, interact with their fan base, and (in some cases) catapult themselves into the public consciousness. Developments in music technology might be leveraged by music educators seeking to expand opportunities for a wider range of students. Tis is especially salient considering that as students advance through grade levels, the majority will fall away from school-music engagement (Elpus & Abril, 2011; Williams, 2012).
For special needs students, music technology can be an empowering tool, providing a means to transcend cognitive and physical challenges towards realizing their musical visions. Music technology can thus extend the reach, rele- vance, and rationale for public school music education. In addition to these considerations, music technology can be a catalyst for musical creativity, differentiated instruction, post-sec- ondary study, professional possibilities, and lifespan engagement.
Music technology can act as a medium for cross-genre collaborations (e.g. live processing or looping of an acoustic instrument) as well as interdisciplinary partnerships (e.g. film-makers and sound designers). Te following list offers a sampling of well-designed, intriguing, and use- ful resources that should be of interest to those seeking to integrate music technology into and across their course offerings.
References
Elpus, K., & Abril, C. R. (2011). High school music ensemble students in the United States: A demographic profile. Journal of Research in Music Education, 59(2), 128- 145.
Williams, D. B. (2012). Te non-traditional music student in secondary schools of the United States: Engaging non-partici- pant students in creative music activities through technology. Journal of Music, Technology & Education, 4(2-3), 131-147.
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) BandLab
• Link:
https://www.bandlab.com/ • Pricing: Free (No tiers) • Platform: Cloud-based, cross platform (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Tablet, Chromebook)
BandLab is a web-based digital audio work- station (DAW) with strong collaborative and social media components. It is a cross-platform offering that can be accessed and used on a variety of operating systems and devices. Mul- tiple individuals can work on a shared project without being in the same space. Tere is no tiered payment system (all features are available for free) and it offers unlimited storage.
Soundtrap
• Link:
https://www.soundtrap.com • Pricing: o Basic: Free (limited samples and sounds / limited to 5 projects) o Pro: $3.99 monthly o Premium: $7.99
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