MusicPLN.org -One Week In The Running
July 26, 2010 – 10:16 pm | View Comments

I recently posted a large article over at the MusicPLN.org (MPLN) about the state of the site.  I am very excited to say that, by ALL accounts, the site has been a smashing success.  Not …

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Music iPad App Review #3: DoReMemory
May 22, 2010 – 12:33 pm | Comments Off
Music iPad App Review #3: DoReMemory

Music iPad App Review #3: DoReMemory
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mDoReMemory is a music educational app created to teach early pianists where notes belong on the treble and bass clef staffs. This …

Monday Morning Mix, Blog Carnival, And Other Updates
May 10, 2010 – 10:18 am | View Comments
Monday Morning Mix, Blog Carnival, And Other Updates

As we move to the end of the school year some of the monthly/weekly features on MusTech.net will be moving to a less frequent schedule over the summer months.  This will mainly effect the Monday …

Two-Track Recording Session From NJMEA-TI-ME Conference -The Definitive Collection
February 25, 2010 – 1:04 am | View Comments
Two-Track Recording Session From NJMEA-TI-ME Conference -The Definitive Collection

The following is the definitive collection of resources for one of my sessions at the New Jersey Music Educators State Conference and the the Technology Institute for Music Educator’s National Conference held in February of …

Quite Possibly, The FASTEST Way To Set Up A Meeting Time For Busy People
September 26, 2009 – 11:07 am | View Comments
Quite Possibly, The FASTEST Way To Set Up A Meeting Time For Busy People

On Friday, I was teaching my Music Technology class  where the students present their annual findings with regard to EASY-TO-OPERATE and USABLE Web 2.0 applications.  This assignment deals with them going through the site http://go2web20.net and sifting through hundreds of Web …

Music Teachers -Must Have Downloadable Freebies For The New School Year
August 31, 2009 – 12:35 am | View Comments
Music Teachers -Must Have Downloadable Freebies For The New School Year

I’ve been wanting to compile a list of useful and free-to-use programs for the music teachers with “little-to-no budget” for some time now…  With the start of the school year upon us -I guess there …

Computer Organizational Secret #2: Qliner Hotkeys -Open Source
August 5, 2009 – 11:20 pm | View Comments
Computer Organizational Secret #2: Qliner Hotkeys -Open Source

A good deal of time has passed since I posted the first installment of my “mini-post series” related to computer/desktop organizational secrets.   The first post dealt with a great FREEWARE program entitled Copernic Desktop Search.  If …

Freeware App Allows You To Find Photos Based On Time, Color, Features, And Locations
July 15, 2009 – 10:39 pm | View Comments
Freeware App Allows You To Find Photos Based On Time, Color, Features, And Locations

You’ve all seen those really smart cameras that can tell when someone is smiling -right?  Even Google Image Search now allows you to search by color choices, faces, and clip-art criteria.  But, what about searching …

The Ultimate Free Open-Source Collaborative Video, Desktop, Conference Tool: DimDim
March 29, 2009 – 10:09 pm | View Comments
The Ultimate Free Open-Source Collaborative Video, Desktop, Conference Tool: DimDim

Wow!  I am beyond impressed with this online collaboration tool.  I’m also equally bewildered that I’ve not come across it before since it’s been out since 2007!!!   I intend to write a full review of it …

Computer Organizational Secret #1: Copernic Desktop Search -Freeware
January 6, 2009 – 12:00 am | View Comments
Computer Organizational Secret #1: Copernic Desktop Search -Freeware

I have a secret that is no longer going to be so after this post.  If you are a PC user, your desktop administration life is about to get wayyyyy easier.  For over two years I’ve …

MuseScore, A Free Open-Souce Music Composition And Notation Program
October 7, 2008 – 8:52 am | View Comments
MuseScore, A Free Open-Souce Music Composition And Notation Program

I’ve been an active proponent of Finale Notepad since its inception and “birth” into the computer world.  I was very disappointed by Finale’s self-reported “exciting news” about the product and their subsequent charge of $9.95-$19.95 US for …

Best Music Freeware: Launchy
September 4, 2008 – 1:40 pm | View Comments

Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit
Visit all of our Freeware Toolkit here:
http://www.mustech.net/category/freeware/

Title: Launchy
Description: A time saving tool to find and launch frequently used programs and files on your computer.
License: Open Source
Screen Snapshot:Tested On Which System (before posting): XP Professional
Platforms …

Best Music Freeware: PrintConductor
August 29, 2008 – 10:35 am | View Comments

Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit
Visit all of our Freeware Toolkit here:
http://www.mustech.net/category/freeware/

Title: PrintConductor
Description: Easily batch-print multiple files from within a GUI drag and drop environment.
Screen Snapshot:Tested On Which System (before posting): XP Professional

Drag and Drop!

 
Platforms Supported: All Windows

Best Music Freeware: VB Doodle
August 21, 2008 – 9:57 pm | View Comments

Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit
Visit all of our Freeware Toolkit here:
http://www.mustech.net/category/freeware/

Title: VB Doodle Screen
Description: Screen Markup, Highlighter, and Capture Program.
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Tested On Which System (before posting): VISTA 32
Platforms Supported: All Windows
Expanded Description: This software is easily used …

Best Music Freeware: Mixxx Open Source DJ Software
February 18, 2008 – 12:02 am | View Comments

Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit (Currently- filling our toolbox)
Title: Mixxx
Category: Open Source DJ Software
Description: Mixxx allows you to DJ live events using state of the art DJ software.
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Tested On Which System (before posting): VISTA

Best Music Freeware: Bryant McGill’s English Dictionary Of Rhyme With Verse Perfect
February 8, 2008 – 3:29 am | View Comments

Music Educator’s Freeware/Open-Source Toolkit (Currently- filling our toolbox)
Title: English Dictionary of Rhyme  -With Verse Perfect
Category: Lyrics, Writing
Description: A freeware title that will help you to create music lyrics easily.   This title will allow you to easily …

Best Music Freeware: Audacity Audio Editor
December 15, 2007 – 12:38 am | View Comments

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Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit (Currently- filling our toolbox)
Title: Audacity
Category: Freeware Audio Editor
Description: A freeware title that allows you record and edit audio files.
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Tested On Which System (before posting): VISTA

Best Music Freeware: trakAxPC, Audio Editor, Mixer, Splicer, Masher
December 12, 2007 – 1:04 am | View Comments

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Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit (Currently- filling our toolbox)
Title: trakAx PC
Category: Freeware Audio Editor, Mixer, Looper
Description: A freeware title that allows you to mix music and videos in a very elaborate, graphically pleasing, and fun environment.  …

Best Music Freeware: Tab Player -Guitar Editor, Player, And More
November 27, 2007 – 11:51 pm | View Comments

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Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit (Currently- filling our toolbox)
Title: Tab Player
Category: Freeware Guitar Tablature Editor and Player
Description: A freeware title that allows you to play any text tab, create and compose tab and includes useful guitar …

More Freeware Software To Be Listed In The Upcoming Weeks
November 25, 2007 – 10:56 pm | View Comments

Hello all,
I trust you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend!  There will be more of the “Best Music Freeware” & “Must Have Freeware” coming in the next couple of weeks.  I intend to finish up …

Best Music Freeware: JAM Chord Player
November 23, 2007 – 2:26 pm | View Comments

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Music Educator’s Freeware Toolkit (Currently- filling our toolbox)
Title: JAM
Category: Freeware Chord Player
Description: A freeware title that allows you to enter chords by simple text and hear them back in midi song format.
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Tested On Which System …