Music Technology in Education: New Perspectives on Teaching, Learning, and Research

What is it about?

This special issue looks at how audio and music technology are being used and taught in different educational settings. It brings together a range of new ideas and research from various fields, showing how technology affects how we learn, create, and even connect with each other through sound and music. We explore innovative teaching methods, how technology shapes creative practices, and the ways people engage with music online. Ultimately, the articles in this issue help us understand the many ways music and audio technology are changing education, offering new possibilities for teaching, learning, and artistic expression.

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Why is it important?

This special issue is particularly timely because it addresses the continually growing body of research on audio and music technology, highlighting its expanding influence across various educational settings. It's unique in bringing together diverse perspectives from fields such as acoustics, artificial intelligence, electroacoustic composition, machine learning, pedagogy, signal processing, and sound studies to offer a broad and deep exploration of Music Technology Education (MTE). The work makes a difference by providing new insights into how technology can encourage reflective practice, redefine the roles of technology and culture in creating music, and enhance learner engagement through online performance. By exploring innovative teaching models and collaborative approaches, it offers valuable guidance for educators and researchers navigating the ever-changing landscape of music and audio technology in education. Ultimately, this collection serves as a foundation for building new research ideas, teaching methods, and fostering creativity within music technology and education.