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This website has reviews of several apps and hardware for the music teacher. Learn how to play guitar with an actual guitar, best digital recorder for on the field bands, and more.

I use tis online metronome in my rehearsals almost every day. Since it is web-based, students can use this for individual or group practice without any additional apps or hardware.

Recording students is an essential part of feedback, and is a great way to assess yourself as a teacher as well. Using this app, you don't have to buy expensive hardware and it can be used even for immediate feedback in class. This app is usually at a cost, but here it is free!

Music research at the CASS is concerned firstly with the design and construction of the hardware and software technologies associated with the production of music and sound and secondly, with the creative application of those technologies in current musical performance or sonic installations. The research includes a historical and theoretical perspective.

Digital audio workstation software for PC (or Mac with Bootcamp). The software comes in three versions: Home Studio, Recording Studio, and Pro Studio, each with increasing features. The DAW supports MIDI, digital audio and video, and has integrated VST and loop libraries. These products are highly rated in online reviews and comparisons, mainly for their combination of low cost, full features, and ease of use. The website also features a library of training videos for Mixcarft. Topics cover topics including basic software and hardware setup, virtual instruments and plugins, and software functions.

Another document from Dr. William Bauer about making music with an iPad created by Dr. William Bauer for the International Society for Technology in Education on June 24, 2013. A tremendous resource for creating performing, understanding and responding to music with an iPad. Also, there are links for general administrative and productivity apps which are useful for other academic disciplines.  Additionally, there is a lot of information that is useful about hardware and connecting the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. Great resource for using iPads in the music classroom, which is what is needed for me personally. 

This document comes from a Learning Station Session presented by Dr. William Bauer for the International Society for Technology in Education. The session centered around apps and tools that can be used on the iPad that match the music standards of creating, responding, and performing. The site contains a full list of apps and tools available for the iPad and they help make the iPad a music learning tool. 

Dr. Bauer provides a comprehensive list of programs and apps for the Ipad that can be used in the music classroom. These apps can provide ways to create music and transform the Ipad into an actual musical instrument. Dr. Bauer creates lists separated into apps that will create music, perform music, help with understanding music, ease administration, and other resources. This list cannot only help integrate technology into the classroom, but also show music in a different light.

Digital audio products including Cubase, VSTs, and USB audio interfaces.

The website for cheap A/V gear. I believe they are an Amazon.com affiliate. High quality stuff for the times you need to purchase 15 usb cables, 2 audio adapters, and a microphone.