Acknowledgements
Introduction - Modern Music Education
Chapter 1 - Creativity in Music Education
Chapter 2 - Technology in Music Education
Chapter 3 - The Informal Learning Approach
Chapter 4 - Digital Audio Workstations
Chapter 5 - Notation Software
Chapter 6 - Other Online Tools for Fostering Creativity
Chapter 7 - Makey Makey and Coding for Creativity
Chapter 8 - Electronic, Digital, and Virtual Instruments
Chapter 9 - Tech for Facilitating Creativity with Small
Ensembles
Chapter 10 - Other Considerations
Conclusion
Appendix
Steve Giddings has been a long-time advocate for creative musical
practices, popular music education and a conduit for pushing the
envelope in music education in Canada and across the world. He is
owner and operator of StevesMusicRoom.com and is active as a
performer, workshop facilitator, and writer. He is a regular
columnist in the Canadian Music Educator Journal, and has two
previously published books for music teachers: Rock
Coach and Creative Musicking.
Not only has Steve provided an extensive overview of the most
useful creative educational tech tools, he has included practical
lesson ideas throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for
music teachers at any level.
*Katie Wardrobe*
Technology for Unleashing Creativity: Practical Tips and Tools for
Music Educators is a fantastic resource for any music teacher
trying to integrate tech into their curriculum. Steve Giddings
features an exhaustive resource list for almost every possible
interest and ability level. Crucially, he keeps creative
musicianship in focus throughout, detailing the paradigm shift from
teaching performance to teaching creativity in music. This book
belongs on the shelf of every music teacher who wants to tap into
the creative potential of their students.
*Will Kuhn, Music Coordinator, Lebanon City Schools, and President,
TI:ME (Technology in Music Education)*
This invaluable resource offers practical guidance for a wide range
of music education contexts: not just 'music tech' classes, but
ensemble performances, composition, improvisation, online learning,
and STEM, all within a framework of informal learning and
creativity.
*Ethan Hein, Doctoral Fellow in Music Education, New York
University*
Creativity is the heart of music education! And, when you merge
creativity with technology, everyone in your classroom will be
engaged in the learning process. Steve Giddings has made the case
for increasing creativity in every music classroom through
practical, fun, ready-to-go lesson ideas for grades K-12. This book
is a must-have for all music educators!
*Shawna Longo, music teacher and co-author of Integrating STEM with
Music*
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