Creative Solutions For Inspired Learning
MenuStay current with emerging methods in music education with Spotlight. The following articles offer creative ways of using technology to cultivate musicianship and also highlight music educators who use music technology in their teaching environment.
Visit the Roland/BOSS booth in room 300A/303A on Level 3 of the convention center to see our newest products and custom solutions for music education. »
When the Roland VT-12 Vocal Trainer was introduced a couple years ago, it was something new for vocalists and voice teachers. »
Available for iOS and Android devices, the Piano Designer app showcases the power and versatility of Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology. »
Students ranging in age from 7 to 17 were selected from over 200 applicants to perform with international piano phenom Lang Lang. »
We hope you made it to the recent NAMM show to check out the latest innovations in music technology for education. If you weren’t able to see them in person, take a look below to see what we had at the show. »
Since its introduction, the GAIA SH-01 has become an international platform for teaching not only synthesizer programming, but sound design, mixing, signal flow, and music production as well. »
The Lang Lang International Music Foundation knows exactly how vital an education in music is to the academic success and general well-being of children, and they’ve stepped forward to take a leading role. »
Celebrity vocal coach Roger Love was kind enough to invite us to his studios in Hollywood to tell us about his teaching method and introduce us to a couple of his students. »
Want to make your drum practice more effective? Then you’ll need to change it up, and that means breaking any bad habits. »
Combining powerful practice resources with a fun and engaging visual learning environment, DigiScore motivates and assists pianists of all levels to improve their skills. »
Preview the latest instruments, products, and tools relevant to today’s music classrooms, and attend special music educator events! »
Whether you’re playing Chopin’s scherzos or the intro to “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano has the ability to excite, move, and inspire. »
Darcel Wilson is assistant professor of eartraining and voice at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, as well as a professional singer with a long list of performing and recording credits. »
Roland’s new CUBE JAM app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch provides unbeatable possibilities when it comes to practicing and learning music. »
In its 12th year of providing musical entertainment and education to summer camps across the country, Camplified is powering their 2013 tour with Roland gear. »
Roland electronic drums are known for their incredible playability, extremely expressive sounds, and overall quality, but did you know that they also include great practice tools? »
The director of USC’s Popular Music program shows how Cakewalk SONAR X2 helps his students make the grade. »
Music educators around the world rehearse, perform, record, and burn like never before. »
Can’t make it to TMEA this year? Don’t worry, we’ll bring it to you! »
Joe Nebistinsky is an educator who “thinks out of the box” when it comes to teaching tools. »
Dr. Ruth Holmes, Ph.D., Professor of Music at Lubbock Christian University in Texas, was recently asked to share her thoughts on the Roland C-30 Digital Harpsichord. »
From music school to home, from recording studio to backstage dressing room, the pocket-sized VT-12 is your ultimate traveling vocal coach. »
Bob Barboza, president and CEO of Kids Talk Radio recently interviewed Roland Senior Product Specialist and Education Clinician Steve Fisher. »
Common Core State Standards are the new buzz in education. Learn more about the CCSS call for a paradigm shift in education at an instructional level. »
Meet Roland’s newest music tools that make learning and practicing fun. »
Take a look at Roland's latest line of educational products. »
Centered in Denver, Colorado, RhythmVision serves at-risk youth, offering drum-making, drum circles, and recording sessions as a gateway to critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership. »
Meet Roland’s most playable V-Drums to date. »
Learn more about the V-Drums kit that’s a hit with private and group percussion instructors alike. »
Roland continues to partner with educators to boost student skills via current in-class curriculum. »
Thanks to technology, applying concepts and skills in the classroom is easier than ever — especially with new apps from Roland. »
The age-old debate is still in play in many music studios: Should students learn by ear (Suzuki) or by notation (Traditional)? »
Learn how music education using Roland’s state of the art education technology transforms the lives of students. »
Lessons based on the summer camp model are an alternative to “regular” weekly music lessons. Give them a try. »
In this concert series, classical music and modern digital technology combine to produce a new approach to an old tradition. »
Greg Center always knew music should be his life path, but it was his desire to make piano students better note readers that became his inspiration. »
With Roland’s new R-MIX software, you not only see sound, you can play with it, interact with it, and use it to learn. »
As part of the GRAMMY® Museum’s Instruments of Art exhibition, Roland LIVE gives visitors a chance to participate in the music making process »
Wheaton High School takes music education seriously. As they see it, their job is to provide access to quality materials and equipment. »
Prairie Vista’s new music program is opening up musical opportunity for 6th-8th graders. »
Learn to match Roland products with effective strategies and resources in music education. »
Drawing on his own experiences studying drums, Ulf Geist, General Manager of the Modern Music School in Pasadena, CA, stresses the importance of keeping children interested in music. »
A self-described “technology ignorant” piano teacher, Susan Uibel used the Roland Piano Festival as an exciting way to inspire her students. »