Learning with Purpose Multitrack Session Analysis: A Framework for Building Popular Music Literacy 2015 APME Conference University of Miami – Frost School of Music Daniel A. Walzer Assistant Professor of Composition and New Media University of Massachusetts Lowell

Learning with Purpose Shared User Networks Businesses Must Adjust Rise of the Internet Buying Habits Change Global Media Expansion Changes Reflected in the Music Industry Promotion and DistributionPhysical and Digital Products

Learning with Purpose Digital Audio Workstation USB Microphone and Interface Nonlinear Editing Mobile Technology High Speed Internet Access Social Networks with Creative Interests Accessible for All Levels Using and Remixing Content Role of Digital Technology Production Tools and Open Access Culture

Learning with Purpose Global network allowing musicians to collaborate on multitrack sessions from anywhere in the world. Entire culture of users that define the company’s brand and mission. Proprietary interface and session management software and partnered with Creative Commons for licensing purposes. Frequent collaborator with mainstream artists for remix contests – make multitrack sessions available for download. Indaba Music A Brief Overview Image courtesy of Indaba Media LLC Creative Commons 3.0 License

Learning with Purpose Modern Musicality Recording Techniques Collaboration Via File Exchange Native Language of Millennial Generation Networking and Promotion Democracy of Gender and Race User and “Indie” Friendly Shared Connection Via Technology The Online Network Curricular Model Musicianship – Culture – Entrepreneurship

Learning with Purpose Critical Listening Exercises Survey Courses– Identifying Broad Music Characteristics Applied Lessons – Identifying Musical Characteristics of Tracks for Informal Emulation Sound Engineers – Identifying Sonic Characteristics Music Theory – Transcription, Notation, Formal Structure, Arranging and Analysis Creative Exercises Group Work – Co-writing a Song to “Pitch” Remix– Using Tracks to Create a New Work Mix Emulation– Mixing “In the Style Of” Historical Media Analysis – Video Blog, Tutorial, Biographical Presentation Multitrack Sessions and Digital Audio Workstations Applications in Popular Music Education

Learning with Purpose Millennial Learning Outcomes Multimodal Literacy Analytical Cultural & Creative Technological

Learning with Purpose Use Affordable and Accessible Tools Allow Time for Tech Remediation if Necessary Consider Supplementing with Music Business Discussions and Case Studies Helpful in Distance Courses, Blackboard/Moodle Etc. Encourage Creativity and Discovery Gradual Implementation Works Well Encourage New Media Reflexive Exercises Group Projects! Have Fun and Tailor As Needed for Each Course Final Issues to Consider Pedagogical and Philosophical

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