High School Music Technology

High school music technology is a class that teaches students how to use computers and musical instrument digital interface to compose and record music.

Requirements

While most schools don't require a formal musical background, basic knowledge of music notation and form as well as a background in recording equipment will be an advantage.

Time Frame

High school music technology classes are often only one semester. Some schools will offer a yearlong option, often as part of a vocational program.

History

When the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) was invented, this allowed computers and musical equipment to communicate. This brought about rapid innovation in digital music and as a result, classes were formed to teach this.

Misconceptions

Some students enter a high school music technology course hoping to learn how to write better songs. This type of course will teach you only how to use a computer to work with existing music.

Cost

Most classes such as this require students to purchase a book and sometimes software packages at a discounted rate. Prospective students should talk to the teacher about the financial requirements.

References

• NYU Strinhardt Website

Resources

• Music Technology Issues