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Music Technology
Resources
Alfred's Music Tech 101 (A Group
Study Course in Modern Music
Production Using Audio Technology)—
Brian Laasko. A perfect approach for
students with a passion for music outside
of traditional programs, Alfred's Music
Tech 101 covers the basics of music
technology in plain English without heavy
technical reading. No musical experience
is required, and classroom-tested course
material has been developed through
years of student feedback. Includes
correlating interactive media to stream
or download plus a corresponding
website with teacher resources and
updates. Part 1 of this book can be used
to teach a beginning survey course on
music technology: each unit contains
background reading, student worksheets,
answer keys, and a project or two. Part
2 can be used to teach a beginning
songwriting and multimedia course on
music technology and consists of more
hands-on interactive projects. Part 3 is
designed for more experienced students
who are capable of a high level of
independent study. Students create their
own learning goals and map out a plan to
achieve them.
10500243 Paperback Book . . . . . . 21.99
Broadcast to Podcast (Lessons from
Radio for an Online Music Education)—
Patrick Cooper & David Cooper. Ideal for
use in music technology classes, this
book gives readers the knowledge they
need to understand, appreciate, and
create the art of radio production from
broadcast to podcast. The book includes
30 lesson plans about formatting and
organizing your own show based on the
type of listening experience you are trying
to create. Craft your skills, put your DAW
and recording devices to use, and learn
to make professional-quality broadcasts
and podcasts with this incredibly
helpful resource!
11688920 Paperback Book . . . . . . 24.00
11688943F Book Download . . . . . . . 24.00
Electronic Music Elements I (2026-2027)
—Are your students interested in making
beats and composing original songs?
Are you looking to bring modern music
production into your classroom but aren't
sure where to start? This turnkey project-
based curriculum helps music teachers
confidently guide students as they create
original music they're proud of. Students
in grades 4-12 learn to make beats and
create chords, bass lines, and melodies
using devices they already have, including
Chromebooks, Macs, Windows computers,
and iPads. No musical training or music
technology experience is required, as
teachers are guided through every
lesson with lesson plans, presentation
slides, connection activities, rubrics, and
differentiation strategies.
11691953 Subscription: Online. . . 800.00
Empowering Ensembles with Technology
(Using Music Technology to Promote
Student Ownership)—Theresa Hoover.
Ideal for either the new or seasoned
educator, this book is a one-stop shop for
music teachers looking to get started or
expand their experiences with technology
in the classroom. From assessment tools
to digital portfolios, music notation software
to DAWs, this book will help your students
see themselves as musicians both inside
and outside the music room by empowering
them in the ensemble setting.
11688915 Paperback Book . . . . . . 20.00
11688938F Book Download . . . . . . . 20.00
The Music Tech Student—Elias James. A
compendium of information covering every
major music technology topic, this book is a
thorough resource for the high school music
tech student who might be considering
a career in the industry. Topics include
careers, the nature of sound, acoustics,
recording studios, DAWs, electronic music,
audio processing, live sound, and marketing.
11688916 Paperback Book . . . . . . 20.00
11688939F Book Download . . . . . . . 20.00
Production Through Performance
(2026–2027)—Put the power of music
creation directly in the hands of your
students with this flexible piano, music
tech, and modern band curriculum! Highly
engaging, this online course teaches basic
piano skills and music theory through
the playing, writing, and recording of
popular music within the Soundtrap DAW.
Students learn to play and record drum
grooves, chord progressions, bass lines,
and melodies using the MIDI keyboard
as their primary instrument. Powered by
Shedthemusic's suite of learning apps,
skill acquisition and ear training become
engaging through finger-drumming
challenges, interactive ear-training quizzes,
structured skill-building modules, and
creative sandboxes.
11691952 Subscription: Online. . . 400.00
Start to DJ Level 1—DJ Hapa. Ideal
for students in middle and high school,
this mixed-media course includes
professionally led technique videos by
DJ Hapa, workbooks to keep students on
track, exploration of music fundamentals,
and training in how to use DJ equipment
effectively. Culminating in a student-
created six-song mix, the eight sequential
lessons teach students how to use DJ
equipment and controls; map song
elements to get the desired mix; add filters,
color, and beat FX; create loops; and
minimize distortion in the equalizer. Purple
workbooks will guide students using iPads,
iOS phones, Android tablets or phones,
or Chromebooks with touchscreens using
the free DJay App. Green workbooks are
for use with Windows or Mac laptops and
desktop computers using the free Serato
DJ Lite software. On-site coaches set
the scene for success by facilitating the
equipment and software access, pacing
the lesson with the video content, and
helping students find success. Coaches
are certified through the self-guided ten-
hour training course for Level 1.
11597075D Multimedia Lessons &
Level 1 Coach
Certification Bundle . . . 999.00
11597080 Workbook for Mobile
& Tablets- Purple . . . . . . . 9.99
11597085 Workbook for Laptops
& Desktops- Green . . . . . 9.99
11623654 Workbook for
Chromebooks- Blue. . . . . 9.99
Start to DJ Level 2—DJ Hapa.
A continuation of Level 1, this Level 2
course, perfect for middle and high school
students, asks students to use their own set
of music to build even more sophisticated
mixes using more advanced techniques. In
addition to the equipment and software used
in Level 1, students must also have access
to Canva software. Including professionally
led technique videos by DJ Hapa, this
project-based mixed-media course
requires the Start to DJ Level 2 student
workbooks and the Level 2 Campus Coach
online training for the adult leader. Purple
workbooks will guide students using iPads,
iOS phones, Android tablets or phones,
or Chromebooks with touchscreens using
the free DJay App. Green workbooks are
for use with Windows or Mac laptops and
desktop computers using the free Serato
DJ Lite software. As with Level 1, Level
2 coaches facilitate the equipment and
software access, pace the lesson with the
video content, and help students develop
their unique DJ style. Coaches are certified
through the self-guided ten-hour training
course for Level 2.
11597077D Multimedia Lessons &
Level 2 Coach
Certification Bundle . . . 999.00
11597084 Workbook for Mobile
& Tablets- Purple . . . . . . . 9.99
11597223 Workbook for Laptops
& Desktops- Green . . . . . 9.99
Thank You
"Thank you, J.W.
Pepper, for being there
for me and many other
musicians. I use choral
selections, and "Editors'
Choice" is my favorite—
the selections fit my
searches exactly. I look
for catchy melodies, age-
appropriate language,
and suitable vocal
challenges. The music is
so well-organized for all
seasons of the year."
Victoria
