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Latest Blog Posts from Off the Beaten Path

  • Harmonizing Technology with Tradition: Electronics in Concert Band Music 
    This article about electronics in concert band music was originally published in The Woman Conductor Journal, February 2024 issue. In the ever-evolving landscape of music, the integration of technology and electronics into the concert band setting marks a significant shift from traditional performances. This not only expands the sonic possibilities but also…
  • Seven Google Add-ons and Extensions for Music Teachers
    January 2024 – This post has gotten another much-deserved update! Seven add-ons and extensions isn’t enough anymore – we’re up to ten! This post continues a back-to-school series about tech tools for the music classroom. One useful feature of Google Chrome is the ability to customize your browsing and creating…
  • Three Tips to Organize Your Google Drive
    This post got a much-needed update January 2024! This is the time of year when many of us notice holes in our digital organizational methods. What started with good intentions has turned into nothing short of a mess! While feels like no small task to tackle the problem, the longer…
  • Optimize Your Chrome Browser With These Three Tips
    This post got a much needed update January 2024! As a Google Trainer and Innovator, it’s no surprise that I work almost exclusively within the Google platform. My recent post, Three Tips to Organize Your Google Drive, received great feedback and has inspired this post about Google Chrome! Many people…
  • From Theory To Practice: Inspiring Books for Music Educators
    Reading is something I have enjoyed since the time I was young and would sneak a flashlight under the covers to read after bedtime. Although I read a lot of research articles these days, there are several books I read over the last few months that I really enjoyed! As…
  • An Overview of AI in Music Education
    Artificial intelligence has become a hot topic recently and many people, educators included, are wondering, is this something we could and should be using? While that’s a loaded question, in this blog post I’ll share some popular AI tools along with a couple of suggestions for how music educators might…

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