I fully agree! The invention of the phonograph isn't so much about the invention but about what it led to. The radio is definitely my primary source of hearing music (maybe not a good thing). The only time I have to myself during the course of a day is my drive to and from school or work. During that time I like to dance, think, and just relax with some not-so-thought-provoking music (hence why I love popular music so much). The radio has more become my way of having fun between the hours and hours of work we all have to do.
I'm always amazed at how much the music I write is influenced by the music I'm performing and studying at the time. I've been studying composition privately with Professor Sedek (strange to call him by his formal name!) and the biggest influences on my writing are the chorale music, organ music I'm studying, music themed to places I'm traveling (most often Ireland), and the music I hear on the radio. The radio acts as inspiration to me, allowing me to hear so many different sounds I wouldn't normally study.
Additionally, the radio is my connection to real time. I only rarely turn on the news and the only thing I watch on TV (besides using Netflix) are reruns of Family Guy and Lost. Having a connection to something that is being broadcast live almost makes me feel connected to the world, something music majors struggle with every day due to our busy schedules. I think the radio is definitely one of the most educational music technologies, mainly for exposure purposes.
First, I love your picture which shows how a phonograph was developed untill modern era. I always wish that I can listen to LIVE recordings of great composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, etc. At least I can listen to real composers playing their music because of phonograph's invention. I will definitely use many recordings in my teaching. And I also listen to many recordings at home. It is a great invention and a very useful tool for both teachers and students in learning and teaching. Thank you for sharing!
My choice of technology is the phonograph, and it relates to schooling because without the invention of it, important things like the radio would not exist today. The radio had a huge impact on education, but without the phonograph- it wouldn't exist, or at least I'd like to think that it wouldn't.
Phonograph also stands on it's own in terms of importance in the world of music education.
I never thought about what led to where we are today. Definitely a good point that if it wasn't for the phonograph, CDs wouldn't exist. Kinda makes me feel stupid for choosing CDs in the first place. You win, Janet! :)
I fully agree! The invention of the phonograph isn't so much about the invention but about what it led to. The radio is definitely my primary source of hearing music (maybe not a good thing). The only time I have to myself during the course of a day is my drive to and from school or work. During that time I like to dance, think, and just relax with some not-so-thought-provoking music (hence why I love popular music so much). The radio has more become my way of having fun between the hours and hours of work we all have to do.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at how much the music I write is influenced by the music I'm performing and studying at the time. I've been studying composition privately with Professor Sedek (strange to call him by his formal name!) and the biggest influences on my writing are the chorale music, organ music I'm studying, music themed to places I'm traveling (most often Ireland), and the music I hear on the radio. The radio acts as inspiration to me, allowing me to hear so many different sounds I wouldn't normally study.
Additionally, the radio is my connection to real time. I only rarely turn on the news and the only thing I watch on TV (besides using Netflix) are reruns of Family Guy and Lost. Having a connection to something that is being broadcast live almost makes me feel connected to the world, something music majors struggle with every day due to our busy schedules. I think the radio is definitely one of the most educational music technologies, mainly for exposure purposes.
First, I love your picture which shows how a phonograph was developed untill modern era. I always wish that I can listen to LIVE recordings of great composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, etc. At least I can listen to real composers playing their music because of phonograph's invention. I will definitely use many recordings in my teaching. And I also listen to many recordings at home. It is a great invention and a very useful tool for both teachers and students in learning and teaching. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJanet, interesting photo. Can you help me understand your choice of technology and how it relates to schooling?
ReplyDeleteMy choice of technology is the phonograph, and it relates to schooling because without the invention of it, important things like the radio would not exist today. The radio had a huge impact on education, but without the phonograph- it wouldn't exist, or at least I'd like to think that it wouldn't.
DeletePhonograph also stands on it's own in terms of importance in the world of music education.
I never thought about what led to where we are today. Definitely a good point that if it wasn't for the phonograph, CDs wouldn't exist. Kinda makes me feel stupid for choosing CDs in the first place. You win, Janet! :)
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