The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

436: What’s Your Favourite Music Teaching Tech?


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There’s no shortage of amazing apps and tech tools for music teachers—but which one would you keep if you had to give up all the rest? For this fun and collaborative episode, I asked a group of creative, tech-savvy teachers from around the world to share their number one, can’t-live-without music teaching tool. You’ll hear their real-life tips, use cases, and why these tools are making a difference in their studios.
  • Tim introduced October's tech focus across TopMusic, including blogs and magazine issues.
  • The value of practical, studio-tested tools was emphasized through real teacher examples.
  • Bec Stewart recommended Tonality for understanding chords and transposition.
  • Samantha Coates praised Vivid Practice for organizing digital student notes and resources.
  • Rebecca Singerman-Knight shared how she uses iReal Pro for backing tracks and improvisation.
  • Amy Chaplin explained how Spotify supports chord chart work and jam sessions.
  • Jennifer Fox recommended Practice Space for streamlined assignments and student motivation.
  • Laura Kahar highlighted the power of the simple Voice Memos app for student reflection.
  • Noreen Wenjen discussed how the Apogee HypeMic improves sound for online lessons.
  • Tim encouraged listeners to try these tools and discover what could become their new favorite.
  • The importance of experimentation, simplicity, and creativity in tech adoption was reinforced.

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