Author Description
Are You A Music Teacher Searching For Sanity In The Midst Of All Your Chaotic Responsibilities? Music Teachers Have To Do So Much More Than Teach Music. They Have To Be Master Musicians, Educators, And Conductors, All While Balancing Other Professional Disciplines Like Arranging, Composing, Trip Planning, Financing, And More. The Parts Of The Job That Take Our Sights Off Of Great Teaching Must Be Managed So That We Can Focus On What Counts: The Music. If You Are Feeling Overwhelmed By The Logistics Of Your Job, You Are In Luck- There Is An App For That! Actually, A Lot Of Apps. And Digital Organization Tips For Music Teachers Is Here To Tell You All About Them. Whether You Can Barely Turn Your Computer On Or If You Are Just Looking For Tips On How To Make Your Work More Efficient, There Is Something In Store For You. The Technologies In This Book Are Presented In Bite Sized Descriptions Of Desktop And Mobile Apps, Followed By Applications Of How They Can Solve Specific Problems That Music Teachers Experience Every Day. Each Chapter Covers A Different Type Of Data That Music Teachers Have To Organize, Ranging From Notes, To Tasks, To Scores And Audio Recordings.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates how music educators can utilize digital tools and mobile applications to streamline administrative tasks and regain focus on musical instruction. Robby Burns, an experienced music educator, draws upon his own professional practice to present a framework for managing the multifaceted responsibilities of teaching, conducting, and composing. The text argues that by systematically organizing data—such as scores, schedules, and recordings—teachers can reduce logistical friction and improve their overall efficiency.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated list of desktop and mobile applications tailored for music educators.
- Methodologies for organizing diverse data types including notes, tasks, musical scores, and audio files.
- Practical, bite-sized applications of software to solve common classroom and administrative problems.
Scope Limits
- The book does not provide in-depth technical tutorials for complex music production software or advanced hardware configuration.
- It focuses primarily on organizational productivity rather than pedagogical theory or music curriculum development.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this text as a practical, accessible resource for those looking to modernize their workflow without feeling overwhelmed by technology. Experts highlight the book's specific focus on the unique administrative burdens faced by music teachers as a primary strength.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190261021
ISBN-13:
9780190261023
Professional Development
Productivity
Music Education
Education
Technology
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