#29 - Develop Performance Skills with Cloud Software
Robby explains how he uses Noteflight, Soundtrap, and Flipgrid to create engaging, asynchronous, assignments for students in his performing ensembles. Show Notes Develop Performance Skills Remotely...
View Article#30 - Apps for Research and Remembering, with David MacDonald
Composer and teacher, David MacDonald, returns for a discussion about the apps we use for notes, research, writing, and clipping data to find later. Other topics: What kinds of work goes in which kinds...
View Article#31 - forScore for the Mac, with David MacDonald
Robby and David talk about forScore for the Mac and its new syncing feature. But also, lots of music theory. Also included: Loop-based music theory GoodNotes for the Mac Transcribe Apps Tech podcasts...
View Article#32 - The Prime Directive, featuring Will Kuhn and Ethan Hein
Ethan and Will join the show to talk about their book Electronic Music School, the Prime Directive, writing apps, and the future of the iPad. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:25 - Sponsor: DMV...
View Article#33 - 3 Soundtrap Projects Your Students Will Love
Thanks to this week’s sponsor, the DMV Percussion Academy. Learn more and register here. Description Robby overviews his three most successful Soundtrap projects in 2021. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro...
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#34 - New Software Coming from Apple (And What You Can Do With It), with...
Robby and Craig break down the announcements from Apple’s Word Wide Developer Conference and discuss how teachers might use the upcoming features to their latest software updates. Support Music Ed Tech...
View Article#35 - It’s a Floor Wax. It’s a Dessert Topping. Stop! You’re Both Right!...
Composer Alex Shapiro joins the show to talk about a little bit of everything!--> getting young students to compose, the importance of composing repertoire for young musicians, writing...
View Article#36 - Smart Speakers and Their Assistants, with David MacDonald
Robby and David compare smart speakers, their assistants, and their smart home ecosystems. This episode covers the HomePod, Google Nest, Amazon Echo, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, Sonos speakers, and...
View Article#37 - Dorico for iPad, with Daniel Spreadbury
Dorico is out for iPad! Daniel Spreadbury (Product Marketing Manager) joins me to talk about it. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast |...
View Article#38 - What Do We Keep?
Robby discusses the practices and technology we should TAKE, LEAVE, and use to TRANSFORM teaching next year. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts |...
View Article#39 - Ukulele Makeover, with Chris Russell
Robby is getting ukuleles to teach general music this year. Chris Russel (tech and ukulele specialist) joins the show to talk about how to get the best use out of them. We also talk about the state of...
View Article#40 - Making Tunable, with Seth Sandler
Seth Sandler, maker of the poplar mobile tuner app Tunable, joins the show to talk about the process of making a tuning app, developing for iOS/Mac, and more! Subscribe to Music Ed Tech Talk: Subscribe...
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#41 - Sibelius for iPad, with Joe Plazak
Joe Plazak (Principal Software Engineer and Designer) joins the show to talk about Sibelius for Mobile and their new iPad app. This episode is sponsored by Blink Session Music: Because Virtual Lessons...
View Article#42 - Pass the Baton, with Theresa Hoover
Theresa returns to talk about career changing, COVID practices worth bringing into this school year, productivity apps, and empowering student creativity! Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter...
View Article#43 - iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, with Paul Shimmons
Paul Shimmons returns to the show to talk about the features in Apple’s new operating system updates, and how we plan to use them. Patreon subscribers get a bootleg version of the recording, without...
View Article#44 - Rehearsal Tech, with Dr. Peter Perry
Dr. Peter Perry joins the show to talk about the software and hardware we use in rehearsals, his book Technology Tips for Ensemble Directors, and our recent favorite music, apps, and tech tips....
View Article#45 - Music Tech Holiday Gift Guide, with Dr. David MacDonald
David MacDonald joins Robby to share their favorite books, hardware, apps, services, and musical gift ideas. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts |...
View Article#46 - Christopher Bill
Christopher Bill joins the show to talk about the musicianship, hardware, software, and creative process behind his viral YouTube channel, Classical Trombone. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email...
View Article#47 - Craft for Music Educators, with Dr. David MacDonald
David rejoins the show to talk about how we use Craft, an extremely versatile, elegant, and powerful app for the web, iOS, and macOS devices. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to...
View Article#48 - Holiday Special 2022, featuring Will Kuhn, Craig McClellan, David...
Friends of the show join to answer burning questions about music, education, and technology in 2021 (and beyond). Patreon subscribers get some extra discussion about Dune and Foundation. Thanks to this...
View Article#49 - Teaching Intonation with Tonal Energy, with Ben Denne
Learn how to teach your students to play in tune by taking advantage of the features of the Tonal Energy tuning app. In this episode, my colleague Ben Denne joins to talk about a comprehensive...
View Article#50 - Communication and Collaboration Apps for Music Teams, with Ben Denne
Ben Denne returns to talk about apps we use to communicate and collaborate with our music team. Where to Find Me Subscribe to the Blog...RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in...Apple...
View Article#51 - Teacher Spotlight! - Krystal Williams
Krystal Williams joins the show to talk about all of the diverse tools, instructional, and organization strategies she uses to teach a variety of content areas ranging from band to music theory....
View Article#52 - Dorico Updates! with Daniel Spreadbury
Daniel returns to the show to discuss the release of Dorico 4 for desktop, Dorico 2 for iPad, Steinberg licensing, and other updates! Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the...
View Article#53 - Get Organized Digitally! with Dr. Frank Buck
Dr. Frank Buck returns to the show to talk about digital productivity and his new book Get Organized Digitally! Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts...
View Article#54 - PlayScore, with Anthony Wilkes
Anthony Wilkes joins the show to talk about PlayScore 2, a sheet music scanning app. Anthony is the CEO of PlayScore, and in the conversation we talked all about what it can do, the challenges of...
View Article#55 - MuseClass, with Bob Chreste
Bob Chreste joins the show to talk about MuseClass, a free musical assessment management platform from MuseGroup. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple...
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#56 - New Software Coming from Apple, with Tim Chaten
Tim Chaten, host of the iPad Pros podcast, joins the show to talk about the announcements at Apple's WWDC Keynote earlier this month. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the...
View Article#57 - StaffPad, with David William Hearn
David William Hearn (composer, arranger, producer, and creator of StaffPad) joins the show to talk about StaffPad, how teachers can use it, and the thought process behind designing great iPad software....
View Article#58 - Building a Second (Music Teacher) Brain, with Dr. Cory Meals
Dr. Cory Meals joins the show to talk about building a second brain, personal knowledge management apps, and how to keep it all together! Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the...
View Article#59 - Managing a Private Teaching Studio
An overview of how I manage my private teaching studio and the tools that assist me. Subscribe to the Blog... RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in... Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro |...
View Article#60 - What’s On My Desk?
Robby reviews all of the tech on his desk(s). Subscribe to the Blog... RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in... Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS Support Music Ed Tech...
View Article#61 - Music Technology 101, with Heath Jones
Heath Jones (author of Music Technology 101 / Executive Editor and Founder of MuTechTeacherNet) joins the show to talk about teaching music technology, apps we love, and formative musical experiences....
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#62 - macOS Ventura, music notation software compatibility, iPad updates
Robby does hot takes on macOS Ventura, iOS and iPadOS 16.1, and new iPads. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS...
View Article#63 - YouTube and Composition Workflows, with Dr. Scott Watson
Dr. Scott Watson (Professor of Music at Carin University, band director, composer, and YouTuber) joins the show to talk about his favorite technology, tips for rehearsing honors ensembles, his favorite...
View Article#64 - Holiday Gift Guide 2022, with David MacDonald and Craig McClellan
Show regulars Craig McClellan and Dr. David MacDonald join the show to talk about stuff we like. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast |...
View Article#65 - ChatGPT, Mastodon, and New iPad Apps... with Dr. David MacDonald
David MacDonald joins the show to discuss ChatGPT, Mastodon, new creative iPad apps, and more. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast |...
View Article#66 - Mark Connor
Mark Connor (composer, music educator, host of The Everything Band podcast) joins the show. We stay up way past our bedtime to talk about teaching music, music theory, composition, podcasting, our...
View Article#67 - Back to School, with Theresa Hoover
Theresa returns to talk about going back to school, research tools and workflows, general productivity, and Obsidian. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple...
View Article#68 - Sponge Cousin, with Dr. David MacDonald
David returns to discuss Apple Music Classical, new updates to Farrago and forScore, and other music tech news. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts...
View Article#69 - I Don’t Want a Valuable Life Lesson, I Just Want an Ice Cream... with...
Jaye returns to the show to talk about AI, robots, mechanical keyboards, analog habits, Bluey, and focus modes. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple...
View Article#70 - Robby Is In The Phantom Zone, with Will Kuhn and Dr. David MacDonald
Will Kuhn and David MacDonald return to discuss Logic and Final Cut for iPad, the Ableton Push 3, Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, and the Apple Vision Pro. Robby struggles with his internet...
View Article#71 - Adrian B. Sims
#71 - Composer Adrian B. Sims Composer Adrian B. Sims joins the show to talk about his career, musical journey, and favorite tools. Learn more about Adrian and check out his upcoming music catalog...
View Article#72 - Secrets to Sustainable Careers, with Elisa Janson Jones
Elisa Janson Jones joins the show to talk about self-care, social media, and our favorite apps for being productive and healthy. Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast...
View Article#74 - Holiday Gift Guide 2023, with Dr. David McDonald
Robby and David discuss their current computing devices, favorite gift ideas, and lament the use of Microsoft Teams. Subscribe to the Blog... RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in......
View Article#75 - Music Ed Tech Year in Review 2023, with Jim Frankel
Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS Support Music Ed Tech Talk Become a Patron! Buy me a coffee Thanks to my...
View Article#76 - Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers, Revisited
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View Article#77 - Apple Vision Pro / Practical Projects for Your Elective Course
Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS Support Music Ed Tech Talk Become a Patron! Buy me a coffee Show Notes:...
View Article#78 - Teaching Intonation with Tonal Energy, with Ben Denne
Resources Hal Leonard Intermediate Band Method Beat Elimination as a Means of Teaching Intonation to Beginning Wind Instrumentalists, The Journal of Research in Music Education, Winer 1972 The...
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