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Education Media Design & Technology MS Program, Full Sail University
As a producer/engineer, I have worked with artists like Boyz II Men, Luther Vandross, Johnny Gill, Phyllis Hyman, Keith Sweat, and more. Prior to graduating from Delaware State University, my R and B band, "Final Mixx", won the 1989 National Budwieser Showdown Band Competition, which resulted in a recording contract with Motown Records. During my time at Motown, I was able to build my career in recording, engineering, and the technology of music. I am currently employed at Delaware State University where I serve as the Music Technology Specialist. In addition to working at the university, I also own a private recording studio where I work with DSU student interns seeking additional hands on experience in the production and recording environment.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

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As I began to research articles for my literature reviews, I came across many sources that appear to be saturated with strategies and techniques that tie closely to my Action Research Project. Specifically, I was very intrigued with MusTech.net because it had a great article related to college music education majors. The article provided clear indication that software called Functional Ear Trainer is a training program for prospective and current music education majors. The article stated this software program is simple and highly functional. The article gave examples of the functionality of the software and said that one feature is that users were given a starting reference cadence, and then had options to select different variables. The variables given were the options to select the key, octave range, and notes that users want to test with.

As I read further through the article, I saw many additional techniques and strategies that will also be quite conducive to the construction of my literature reviews. All of the ideas and documented information within the article directly appertain to college music majors. Pisano (2009) stated, “I highly recommend this program and others like it for all music students and musicians alike.”

Pisano, J., (July 10, 2009). Prospective, upcoming, and current music majors: Here is a great little, free, ear training program. Retrieved September 28, 2010, from http://mustech.net/2009/07/10/prospective-upcoming-and-current


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