Opinion

MU column: recognising the cross-disciplinary nature of the music industry

Dr Richard Lightman, Chair of the Education Committee of the Musicians' Union and Head of Music and Audio Technology at the University of Kent, reflects on the importance of music education in our modern ecosystem
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The career prospects for a musician in today's music business are more complex than ever. Many now have portfolio careers that include technology in a big way, whether in composition, performance or recording, and teaching has become an important adjunct to this, not least because it keeps practitioners abreast of new trends and techniques. As teachers, they must be fleet of foot, and refresh their delivery on a regular basis in order to meet the needs and expectations of their students – regurgitating the same content isn't an option. This requirement has become even more pronounced in the higher education sector that I inhabit.

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