Youtube in Music Education

The first complete music educators' guide to harnessing the power of YouTube for students YouTube in Music Education teaches instructors how to tap into the excitement of YouTube with students by creating, posting, and promoting videos on the most popular media service in the world. Written by two proven experts in the field of music education and technology with a combined 50 years of classroom and instrumental experience, the book explains how to record and edit videos, add effects, and upload content. Dr. Tom Rudolph and Dr. James Frankel describe everything from the basics of video production to advanced applications for use in classroom, instrumental, and vocal settings. The book also shows how to join the YouTube community, create playlists, participate in groups, and subscribe to channels. The authors explain how teachers can use YouTube privately with their students and integrate it with websites and blogs. Educators can use YouTube for applications that include creating instrument and software tutorials, evaluating group and individual performances, sharing content with students, and other uses. Also included is information on alternate video channels such as TeacherTube and Active.com. HIGHLIGHTS * More than 50 strategies for integrating YouTube into the music curriculum * Tutorials on video and audio production and preparing and uploading content