Watson, Scott - Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity

It has never been easier or more fun for students to compose, improvise, arrange, and produce music than with today's technology. Perfect for pre- or in-service music educators, Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity offers both a pedagogical framework and a description of the technology tools for engaging students in creative musical projects.

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CONTENTS

Preface
Acknowledgements
PART 1: Philosophical and Pedagogical Underpinnings
1 Technology, Musical Creativity, and This Book
2 Thoughts on Creativity
3 Allow Students to Share Themselves
4 Offer Compelling Examples to Imitate and Inspire, Preferably by Other Students
5 Employ Parameters and Limitations That Remove Distractions and Help Students Focus
6 Remove Parameters and Limitations That Stifle Creativity and Lead to Contrived Expression
7 Facilitate Improvisation
8 Engage in Coaching Interaction as Part of the Project Plan
9 Foster Opportunities for Offering and Receiving Feedback and Critique
10 Employ Performance and Recital
PART 2: Curricular Materials
11 Two Paths
12 Creativity With Keyboards
13 Creativity With Sound Recording Applications
14 Creativity With Multi-Track Music Production Applications
15 Creativity With Computer Music Notation Applications
16 Creativity With Instructional Software and Other Music Applications
17 Curriculum Integration
18 Various Implications
APPENDIXES
Appendix 1: Computer Music Workstation
Appendix 2: How Digital Audio Works
Appendix 3: Music Education Technology Glossary
References
Index