Each month, we solicit short blog posts from our members. Read what they have to say below. If you would like to contribute to the blog, please fill out the Blog submission form HERE or contact our blog editor, Rachael, for more information.
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Informally Educated vs. Formally Educated Musicians in Music Institutions: A Sense of Belonging
March 27, 2025
A sense of belonging is imperative to the creative growth of a music student and can enhance academic success by providing a supportive environment where one feels safe, valued, accepted, and connected (Morieson et al. 2013). Music educators must strive to foster this sense of belonging across all learning styles and create a holistic learning…
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Navigating AI in Popular Music: Production, Sound Design, and Ethical Creativity
February 25, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Today, it is an integral tool reshaping how we create, learn, and innovate in popular music. From generating reference tracks to producing entire arrangements, AI offers vast potential to democratize music production and sound design, expand creative possibilities, and even teach us more about…
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Re-framing Composing in the Classroom Using the Craft of Film Scoring
October 29, 2024
Many years ago I worked as a music orchestrator for film and television in both Los Angeles and Melbourne, Australia. For the last 15 years I have been teaching film scoring to high school students. My background in the industry gave me an insider’s view of the practices of professional film composers, and I began…
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