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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