Music Ed Tech Talk
by Robby Burns
Music Technology and Productivity for Educators
Section titled “Music Technology and Productivity for Educators”Music Ed Tech Talk is a podcast and blog hosted by Robby Burns, exploring the intersection of music education, technology, and personal productivity. Featuring guest interviews with leading developers, composers, and tech-savvy educators, the show offers highly practical advice on integrating software, tablets, and automation tools into daily teaching and studio workflows.
Key Focus Areas
Section titled “Key Focus Areas”- Tablet Workflows & Digital Sheet Music: Deep-dives into apps like forScore and Newzik to organize, annotate, and perform music digitally.
- Productivity & Studio Administration: Practical tips for using task managers (OmniFocus, Todoist), note-taking apps, and automations to streamline grading and email communications.
- Notation & DAW Tutorials: Guides on using modern engraving software (Dorico, Sibelius) and cloud-based collaborative DAWs (Soundtrap, BandLab) in classroom instruction.
- Hardware & Gear Reviews: Practical recommendations for microphones, speakers, audio interfaces, and digital instruments suitable for school music labs.