Discover essential tips for music majors to start the semester right. Learn how to optimize your time, create a restful dorm space, and master the art of balancing practice and relaxation, just like a professional athlete.

Studying music technology or audio engineering in college is an exhilarating journey filled with creativity and innovation. As you prepare to embark on this adventure, balancing academic responsibilities with your passion for music is crucial. In this guide, we provide practical tips to help you manage pre-college anxiety, set up an efficient dorm room studio, and navigate the challenges of your first year. Learn how to stay organized, engage with your community, and maintain your mental health while staying updated with the latest industry trends. Here's to a successful and fulfilling first year!

Musicians face a high risk of noise-induced hearing loss, particularly during loud events like 4th of July fireworks. This article explores the dangers of high-decibel sounds, the value of ear protection, and the role ear plugs play in maintaining auditory health for musicians.

Making learning fun is a top priority for educators and using new technology can help achieve that goal. One great tool for making learning more engaging is the Makey Makey, which allows students to use everyday objects to create interactive projects. A Makey Makey is a k-12 educator's dream come true. It is a simple, easy-to-use tool that can make any project more interactive and engaging.

In audio education, one of the challenges is teaching music to largely non-music majors. Teaching the components of music like rhythm, melody, and structure to those with little or no musical training is problematic. How do you teach music technology to those without musical backgrounds? What do music and non-music majors have in common?

Internships are not free labor. Internships are supposed to be for educational purposes and extension of the classroom. An intern should be at a facility to experience the day-to-day operations of how to do a job. Interns should not be roadies, coffee baristas, servers, and janitors.

Selecting the right microphone can be overwhelming whether you are recording a band, singer, or podcast. This article teaches you important microphone concepts to think about when choosing the right microphone for the task.

Do you do your job for money or for passion? At a recent job, the CEO of a company forced me to evaluate my reasons for working in the field of audio and video production.

Working with virtual guitars requires additional processing in order to get a more natural sound.

Pokémon Go has captured the hearts of technology-hungry Millenials. Is this the start of a revolution or is it a passing fad?