Music making and production has become something that almost anyone can do nowadays with the countless programs available on the Internet! We recently had an assignment to create either an original composition or a recreation of a song on GarageBand. GarageBand is a software preloaded onto Apple computers and laptops and is easily purchased on the App Store to be transferred to Apple Tablets. It's a software easy to understand for all ages, and the loops of prerecorded material makes"original" compositions something accessible to all ages.
Another way to incorporate music making technology in the classroom is the various instrument apps available on the App Store! Recently I downloaded a keyboard app for my ear training class that allows me to not only record my playing, but records my voice as well. This is incredibly helpful to me when learning different parts of a song, and it can be helpful to students across the board.
The technology we have available today really inspires musical creativity and I feel it should be encouraged.
You're right; it IS easy to understand for all ages! My parents even know how to use it! I also agree with the fact that it is helpful for learning songs. It's also fun just messing around with the Apple Loops and seeing what funky tunes you can come up with!
ReplyDeleteGarageband is a very useful tool. I agree that it is easy to use and anyone can use it. Plus the app store opens up so many possibilities!
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