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THE DIRECTOR OF USC’S POPULAR MUSIC PROGRAM SHOWS HOW CAKEWALK SONAR X2 HELPS HIS STUDENTS MAKE THE GRADE
As a founding director of the Popular Music program at the USC Thornton School of Music, incorporating technology into my teaching has become less of an option and more of an expectation…
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MODERN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS OFFER MANY UNIQUE ADVANTAGES OVER ACOUSTIC PIANOS
Whether you’re playing Chopin’s scherzos or the intro to “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano has the ability to excite, move, and inspire…
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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…
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DIGITAL PIANO
Entry-level digital piano with SuperNATURAL® Piano sound engine, Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement, and iOS connectivity at a breakthrough price…
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DIGITAL HAND PERCUSSION
Powerful hand percussion instrument with 850 ready-to-play sounds, SuperNATURAL® sound engine, 13 ultra-sensitive pads, and WAV import via USB…
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| EDUCATIONAL THOUGHTS |
Welcome back to the educator! We had a great Summer on the road with the ultimate traveling music camp tour, Camplified. But now that sing-alongs and s’mores have given way to booster meetings, field shows, and a crop of new students, we are eager to share the latest stories from educators and the tools they’re using to make the most of the 2013–14 school year.
Our Spotlight in this issue features a teacher of the instrument we all have—the voice! Berklee’s Darcel Wilson has some great ideas on how training it can benefit not only singers, but instrumentalists as well.
Chris Sampson, professor at USC’s Thornton School of Music, has used a variety of recording platforms in his teaching over the years. Now he’s sharing his experience and secrets to increasing student success. You can also get more recording tutorials and tips from teachers in our Hear From Your Peers article.
Piano lessons are a great starting point for many music students and rightly so. But did you know that there are advantages to getting technology involved from day one? Check out the Six Benefits of Learning on a Digital Piano, and the latest student piano from Roland—the new F-20.
We also have some great resource articles that apply to all students and teachers in the age of “apps” and an exciting new electronic percussion product—the HPD-20 HandSonic!
Fall is the season for education and we wish you a fruitful harvest!
Enjoy,
Corey Fournier
Market Development Manager
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| RESOURCES |
Music educators around the world rehearse, perform, record, and burn like never before…
Roland electronic drums are known for their incredible playability, extremely expressive sounds, and overall quality…
Roland’s new CUBE JAM app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch provides unbeatable possibilities when it comes to practicing and learning music…
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