This week we had a look at the maker movement and the implications it has on activities in the classroom. We experimented with different pieces of equipment and quite literally went back to school and just played with all the different gadgets and gizmos our wonderful lecturer and mentor Dr Humberstone had brought in for … Continue reading WEEK 7: The Maker Movement and Synthesiser Experimentation
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WEEK 4A: Audio Formats, Editing Software and The Classroom
In Week 4 we, as a class, had an open discussion about different audio formats. We also discussed what specific audio file types mean and how the type of audio file can effect what mastering you can do to the sound. In addition to this we also discussed different software that can be used to … Continue reading WEEK 4A: Audio Formats, Editing Software and The Classroom
Step 6 – Writing Your Song and Reflection on Process
Baby Step 6 - Writing a SongDownload https://youtu.be/lqtbg8RvgCg Reflection Process Baby Steps ReflectionDownload
Step 5 – Transferring your Ideas to Instruments
Transferring your Ideas to InstrumentsDownload https://youtu.be/jztwnPvn9NQ
Step 4 – Combining different versions of your motif
Baby Step 4 - Combining different versions of your motifDownload https://youtu.be/O-HFhzfLMzM
Step 3 – Developing your Ostinato
Baby Step 3 - Developing your Ostinato through Motivic DevelopmentDownload https://youtu.be/pTSs3ECy8Vg
Step 2 – Writing a Basic Accompaniment
Baby Step 2 - Writing a Basic AccompanimentDownload https://youtu.be/LsniJvAdGTk
Step 1 – Writing your Ostinato
Baby Step 1 - Writing Your OstinatoDownload https://youtu.be/rBRdPjHOEK0
Project Spiel: T.I.M.E – Developing a ‘how to teach composition’ eBook
For one of the courses I am currently undertaking at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, I am required to create anything that has to do with technology - LITERALLY ANYTHING. So... After recent thought I have finally landed on a decision to develop a informative style of eBook for teachers in both the primary and … Continue reading Project Spiel: T.I.M.E – Developing a ‘how to teach composition’ eBook
Student Synth Satisfaction
Synthesizers in the classroom??? Last week our wonderful lecturer Dr. James Humberstone presented to us a discovery oriented class on synthesizers. By experimenting in groups with miniature synthesizers and synthesizer packs we were able to discover how synthesizers worked, which was a very new experience for most members in the class, myself included. Through this … Continue reading Student Synth Satisfaction
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