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 * Approximately 80%** of grade 6-12 students are completely disenfranchised from music education. (2006) Looking at the way music programs are built, it is of little wonder why this number is so high. If you aren't a performer, you can't participate. We leave no room for the students who love to compose, edit, make "mash ups", or be otherwise involved in music. So why do we allow this to happen? Save them by saving yourself!

We know how much as young brain is capable of, so why not give them the tools. [|Attending to the"other 80%"]



Performanced based music education only appeals to a small minority of student bodies. It is old, outdated, and is very difficult to adapt to the diverse needs of students. Though new technology is intimidating, it has the capacity to build bridges that reach out to the students who were previously disinterested, or unable to participate in music.

Music technology allows students to create, record, edit, and publish their music.

Getting familiarized with all of the different music programs out there can be a headache. Lucky for us, there is SoundTree- a music technology website that offers free training in programs like ProTools online. [|SoundTree Web Training]

Here is their schedule for their February, March, and April Training: //Podcasting in the Music Classroom// ||= Thurs, Mar 4th: 8-9PM EST //Technology for Developing Music Skills// ||= Thurs, Apr 8th: 8-9PM EST //How to use Sibelius// //Composition// || //Essential K-8 Music Software for Education// ||= Thurs, Mar 18th: 8-9PM EST //Entry-Level Music Production Software for Windows Users// ||= Thurs, Apr 15th: 8-9PM EST //Using ProTools in Education// || //Writing Music Online with Noteflight Learning Edition// ||= Thurs, Mar 25th: 8-9PM EST //Entry-Level Music Notation Programs for Students and Teachers Alike// ||= Thurs, Apr 15th: 8-9PM EST //Using ProTools in Education// ||
 * = February 2010 ||= March 2010 ||= April 2010 ||
 * = Tues, Feb 2nd: 7-8PM EST
 * = Thurs, Feb 11th: 8-9PM EST
 * = Thurs, Feb 25th: 7-8PM EST

