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The purpose of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI) is to improve music instruction and learning through the integration of current emerging technologies to improve music learning.

A great website for step-by-step theory instruction, exercises, and quizzes. This website would be great to offering out-of-class instruction or assistance to students who may need extra help. The instruction is organized by concepts (ex. key signatures, chords, etc) and gives helpful tips and tricks to understand the concept being taught.

This website is a site that is useful to music educators by providing them ideas of creating differentiated instruction through the use of technology. This was developed by a group of music educators who felt the need to create such a resource.

This is an article about the implementation of technology in music instruction to reach the other 80% of students who are not enrolled in traditional music ensembles. It offers so great suggestions as to how to get started. IT provides a number of helpful resources.

(a) The purpose of the resource is to have interactive activities for instructional use and possibly free-time in the music classroom.(b) The specific musical content the resource deals with Note identification, note reading (c) I would use this site for both instructional and free-time activities.

"Although technology is sometimes intimidating, it will give you capabilities that will set you apart from your competition. Do not shun technology, embrace it and it will open new opportunities for you and your students. Remain current on the latest trends and incorporate them into your studio and instruction, your students will appreciate it and you will be a better musician for it.Although technology is sometimes intimidating, it will give you capabilities that will set you apart from your competition. Do not shun technology, embrace it and it will open new opportunities for you and your students. Remain current on the latest trends and incorporate them into your studio and instruction, your students will appreciate it and you will be a better musician for it.

Concise list of free apps for music educators, broken down into categories (Tuners, Metronomes, Theory, etc.).

This blog provides information specifically related to the use of iPad's and other apple products to enhance the music education experience. The blog author reviews apps in great detail, and often showcase screenshots and step by step instructions/demonstrations for how to use the app and its relation to educational outcomes.

This blog provides information specifically related to the use of iPad's and other apple products to enhance the music education experience. The blog author reviews apps in great detail, and often showcase screenshots and step by step instructions/demonstrations for how to use the app and its relation to educational outcomes.

(a) The purpose of the resource is to have interactive activities for instructional use and possibly free-time in the music classroom. (b) The specific musical content the resource deals with Note identification, note reading  (c) I would use this site for more free-time activities.

(a) The purpose of the resource is to have interactive activities for instructional use and possibly free-time in the music classroom. (b) The specific musical content the resource deals with Note identification, note reading  (c) I would use this site for more free-time activities.

NAFME (National Association for Music Education) gives a background on the pull out band lesson program in many schools around the United States.

NAFME (National Association for Music Education) gives a background on the pull out band lesson program in many schools around the United States.

The Instrumentalist is a great resource for all music teachers. Most teachers have a subscription to the magazine paid through their membership to their state's music education association. However, you can purchase a subscription through the website for the standard subscription as well as students/groups subscription. You can also subscribe to two other magazines, Flute Talk and Piano Explorer. All of three magazines have articles written by music educators assist instructions and tips for instrumental pedagogy.

The Instrumentalist is a great resource for all music teachers. Most teachers have a subscription to the magazine paid through their membership to their state's music education association. However, you can purchase a subscription through the website for the standard subscription as well as students/groups subscription. You can also subscribe to two other magazines, Flute Talk and Piano Explorer. All of three magazines have articles written by music educators assist instructions and tips for instrumental pedagogy.

This is the website for the Instrumentalist Magazine where you can read the articles online if you are a subscriber.  Links to other magazines and summer music camps are also provided.

This is a website of user submitted articles on a variety of subjects regarding instrumental music instruction. This includes ensemble rehearsals, individual and group lessons, classroom management and many more. There are subscription options available as well as directories and indexes for further research.

This is a website for the University of Florida Masters of music in Music Education. UFMUE

110 free music education apps, available on the App store, and are organized into multiple folders ranging from listening and sound exploration to instruments and ear training. Great resource for a wide range of music technology to use for classroom instruction!

110 free music education apps, available on the App store, and are organized into multiple folders ranging from listening and sound exploration to instruments and ear training. Great resource for a wide range of music technology to use for classroom instruction!

This website has just about everything a band director would ever need. From resources about administration and fundraising, to sight-reading, theory, and ensemble skills, this is a tremendously beneficial resource for all band directors.

This blog contains many posts that would be helpful for novice and experienced band directors alike. Of particular interest are the posts about improving the sound of particular instruments or exercises to help develop a stronger swing feeling in a jazz band.

Band Directors Talk Shop is a website devoted to helping band directors become better teachers. Posts on the site are from current and former band directors, as well as private lesson instructors. The website allows band directors to share suggestions and ideas on how to improve instruction so that students will have a better learning experience.

This article provides several ways to integrate technology in the music classroom. To aid in administrating, the article suggests Google Drive using Google Docs and Google Forms. I personally am a huge fan of Google Classroom. The article also provides software such as SmartMusic for instructional use.

This site contains lessons, worksheets, and quizzes for young music students. In addition, there are links to other music tech related resources and suggested reading materials and other supplies

Amazing resource for lesson plans, worksheets, and games to teach students about a wide variety of music topics. This website would be great for creating lesson plans for subs and would also be a great resource if you can't find printed worksheets that address theory. The games are also fun and educational, asking students to identify instruments, tempos, etc. and can act as quizzes that can be scored and printed out. Great resource!

Music Tech Teacher is an open resource offered by Karen Garrett as an extension of her own music classes she had previously been teaching. Ms. Garrett offers free lessons, worksheets and assessments that can be downloaded as .pdfs and used by any teachers looking for materials that could be used within their own classrooms. Ms. Garrett's resources also have a strong focus on teachers looking to specifically make use of technology in their classes.

Project Based Learning is an excellent strategy for increasing motivation and excitement through instruction. This article details the steps for designing a PBL unit.

This site is a collection and review of multiple music technology resources. There are also curriculum, rubric and assessments designs to help music educator develop instructional design.

Several Resources and Ideas for use in schools especially for Alternative Music Programs. Informational for both traditional and non-traditional instruction classes including band, orchestra, alternative programs, and composition sites. In addition, there are publications provided from research to support the need for the variety of programs in school.

Several Resources and Ideas for use in schools especially for Alternative Music Programs. Informational for both traditional and non-traditional instruction classes including band, orchestra, alternative programs, and composition sites. In addition, there are publications provided from research to support the need for the variety of programs in school.

"Rational Funk" quasi-satirical music instruction series of 61 youtube videos by jazz percussion Dave King (Bad Plus)

This is a blog by Beth Jahn, an elementary music teacher who wanted to explore more ways to incorporate technology in her classroom. Although it has not been updated in some time, the resources she lists for iDevices are very helpful. She also goes into detail about her lesson plan ideas and how you could use apps with them.

Here is as blog that discuss ways to in corporate music technology in the elementary music classroom. There are various low cost and free apps teachers can download for classroom usage for practice and instruction.