Researching Music Education Technology
Researching Music Education Technology
My Master’s thesis explored alternative interface paradigms for digital audio mixing, creating prototype iPad and iPhone apps that move beyond traditional fader-based designs to use images and motion sensors for more intuitive control.
An interdisciplinary literature review examining rhythm research from ethnomusicology, music perception, psychoacoustics, neuroscience, and music education perspectives, exploring meter, subdivision, polyrhythm, stylistic nuance, and groove.
A literature review examining research on SmartMusic’s impact in the music classroom, covering integration strategies, use as a practice tool, assessment capabilities, and the learning curve for teachers and students.
Research exploring music education technology use and integration within Hispanic American communities, examining access, adoption patterns, and culturally responsive technology integration.
A descriptive study investigating differences in microtiming discrimination between dancers, percussionists, and non-musicians, exploring how rhythmic perception relates to movement experience and music education.
A survey study documenting K-12 music teachers’ opinions and experiences regarding professional development, investigating how the needs of experienced teachers differ from newer teachers to inform the development of authentic online professional development programs.