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Break beats, not budgets: affordable music technology

Music tech expert Bradley Smith provides some sensible options, from free web-based apps to hardware and software licenses.
 Chrome experiments: Song Maker
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As music subject leaders gear up for the start of the new academic year, so the search for affordable yet effective music technology begins. The world of music technology offers numerous options to enhance learning and accessibility, and there are cost-effective solutions for both educator and learner if you know where to look.

When it comes to bringing music technology to the classroom on a budget, web-based apps can be an ideal place to start. There are countless free options available and these can run on low specification computers, inside a web browser. This means no installation and no involvement from colleagues in the IT department. This level of access is excellent for schools but also for young people continuing to use these free tools outside of school.

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