The Music Ed Tech Talk Holiday Gift Guide, featuring Dr. David MacDonald

David MacDonald joins Robby to share their favorite books, hardware, apps, services, and musical gift ideas.

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Show Notes:

• METT #43 - iOS 15 and macOS Monterey with Paul Shimmons
• Scoring Notes - Music notation software, macOS Monterey, and Apple Silicon M1 Macs
• Scoring Notes - Use Shortcuts to quickly create score templates on macOS and iOS | Robby Burns
• Noteflight Blog - Connecting the Strands: Teaching Melody and Harmony Writing with Ukulele, Noteflight, and Soundtrap | Robby Burns
• David's last appearance on this show to talk about smart speakers
• Chris Russell's recent appearance on this show to talk ukuleles
• Musician's Friend Stupid Deal of the Day

Books

• Scott L. Phillips - Beyond Sound
• V.J. Manzo - Foundations of Music Technology
• Will Kuhn, Ethan Hein - Electronic Music School
• Jorge Variego - Composing with Restraint
• Peter Perry - Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers
• Robby Burns - Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers
• Ronald Kearns - Recording Tips for Music Educators
• The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy edited by Lee VanHandel
• Kathryn Finch, Theresa Hoover - Pass the Baton
• Sarah Urist Green - You Are An Artist: Assignments to Spark Creation

Hardware

• HomePod mini
• iPad mini
• MacBook Pro
• AirPods
• Elgato Stream Deck

More Hardware

• Scoring Notes Podcast
• Notation Central Stream Deck Profiles
• AT2020
• AKG P 420
• Røde Lavalier Go
• Røde Wireless GO II
• Scarlet Focusrite Audio Interfaces
• Twelve South StayGo | USB-C Hub
• Amazon Basics Studio Headphones

Software

• Rogue Amoeba Apps - Fission | Audio Hijack | Loopback | SoundSource | Farrago - Offers educator discount
• Drafts
• Craft - Offers educator discount
• OmniFocus - Offers educator discount
• Things
• Dorico - Offers educator discount
• StaffPad
• An evening with StaffPad - YouTube

Services

• Headspace for Educators
• Calm Schools
• Peloton Digital Teacher Discount
• Nebula

Misc

• Anker Nebula Capsule Projector
• Whoosh
• Nintendo Switch Online Subscription
• Atoms Shoes
• Bombas socks
• MacSparky Field Guides
• Paperless Field Guide
• Mac Pro Video
• Dorico Course - Leo Nicholson
• Skillshare
• Lamy Safari Fountain Pens
• Lush
• The Four Hour Chef
• Momofuku Cookbook

Music of the Week

Robby - Sarah Jarosz

David - Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Tech Tip of the Week

Robby - Focus Modes

David - CopyChar.cc

Where to Find Us:

Robby - Twitter | Blog | Book

David - Twitter | Website | Blog

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🎙 METT Episode #26 - Featuring Katie Wardrobe

Technology trainer and speaker, Katie Wardrobe, joins the show to talk about producing technology training and resources for music teachers. (And way more)

Topics include:

• Katie's exceptional website: Midnight Music
• Free vs. paid software
• Teaching facing / student facing software
• M1 and Intel Macs
• Tools Katie uses to make content
• Canva
• File Management on iPad
• Podcasting
• Managing big projects
• Our recent favorite tech tips, albums, and apps

Show Notes:

• Midnight Music: Simplifying technology for music teachers
• Rogue Amoeba
• Music Ed Tech Talk Episode 23 - Rogue Amoeba Audio Apps, with Paul Kafasis
• Loopback
• MusicFirst
• Noteflight Learn
• Soundtrap
• M1 Macs
• Canva
• Pixelmator
• Affinity Designer
• Affinity Photo
• WeVideo
• Working with Files on the iPad
• Syncing a File Between Logic and GarageBand (iOS) Through iCloud
• Katie's podcast: Music Technology Teacher Podcast
• Profile Pic Maker
• Upgrade Podcast
• Mac Power Users
• Libsyn Podcast Hosting
• Music Ed Tech Talk Episode 14 - Empowering Performing Ensembles at a Distance, With Theresa Hoover Ducassoux
• OmniFocus
• OmniFocus Project Templates
• Music Ed Tech Talk: Never Miss a Task, with Project Templates
• My appearance on LearnOmniFocus.com
• Asana
• Trello
• Todoist
• Loom
• Screenflow
• Screencastify
• Music Ed Tech Talk: Hyper-Charging Online Classes with Open Broadcaster Software
• Broadway Is Closed, But Ratatouille the Musical Is Cooking on TikTok | Vulture
• Ben Thompson: Stratechery
• World Time Buddy
• Calendly
• Doodle
• @_Davidsmith
• Widgetsmith
• Dirty Loops
• Scary Pockets
• The Third Story Podcast, with Leo Sidran - Cory Henry Interview

Katie's Home Screen

Robby's Homescreen

App of the Week:
Robby - CalZones
Katie - DaVinci Resolve

Album of the Week:
Robby - Tye Tribbett Apple Music Essentials Playlist
Katie - The Arcadian Wild | Cory Wong & Metropole Orkest

Where to Find Us:
Robby - Twitter | Blog | Book
Katie - Twitter | Website

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