Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity

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