Experiencing Music Technology (3rd Ed Update) by David B. Williams and Peter R. Webster Internet support for the textbook published by Schirmer: Cengage Learning. Experiencing Music Technology is one of the leading college textbooks for music technology courses. ISBN 0-495-56554-7

Here's what they are saying about the four editions of EXPERIENCING MUSIC TECHNOLOGY:

• "Experiencing Music Technology offers me and my students everything we need in one place. It is concise yet replete with up-to-date information; a rare feat for any textbook, a near impossibility for a technology textbook. It is an invaluable part of our music technology offerings." Adam Gaines, University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
  
  
• "I have been using your text for our mandatory music technology class now for 4 or 5 years and have enjoyed working with it. It is a great resource." Christoph Both, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
  
  
• "Experiencing Music Technology is a seminal book in music technology. I use it as a reference and with my graduate classes in music technology. I highly recommended it." Thomas Rudolph, University of the Arts, PA
  
  
• “When teaching technology classes for current and future music educators, I want to focus on the pedagogical applications of technology as opposed to the facts and figures, knobs and buttons. By adopting EMT, I have been able to maintain the education focus of my classes, while being assured that my students are getting up-to-date information in the text, and well-designed, practical tutorials to help them learn about hardware and applications. Drs. Williams and Webster have consistently provided resources, both in print and online, that allow me the freedom to design my class around my students’ needs, and the kinds of solid information that will serve as a valuable reference for the students once they complete the class.” Jay Dorfman, Boston University
  
  
• "Experiencing Music Technology is written by two of the most informed colleagues in music education and music technology. Its content and structure makes it readily usable as a course text or a reference resource that one would want to consult often. The authors commitment to keeping it updated with the latest developments in music technology and its comprehensive scope make it invaluable for collegiate music majors and course instructors who are incorporating music technology in their teaching."
  Fred Rees, Music and Arts Technology, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  
  
• "Experiencing Music Technology is unmatched in its clarity and breadth. David and Peter take full advantage of their experience as master educators to present complex topics in ways that students with various backgrounds can understand. Additionally, they cover all the important topics that any musician using technology needs to have within their grasp. The updated edition’s web resources are conveniently accessible and very useful." Scott L. Phillips, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  
  
• "EMT is THE book for addressing what every music student should know about music and technology, especially for those in music education. It covers the conceptual knowledge base students need as well as exposing them to current and creative applications." Marc Max Jacoby, West Chester University
  
  
• " I am using your EMT text in my music technology class this spring semester. This new edition is the best yet. As I completely rewrote my class notes from your previous edition, I was not a happy camper as I tried to fit what I had with your new text, but now that I am over that, I am pleased with the outcome." James Payne, University of Nebraska at Kearney.
  
  
• "I am just writing to you both at present to let you know, as we near the "half way point" in the summer session, that the new edition (3rd) of your Experiencing Music Technology text is *incredible*!! I really appreciate the effort that went into revising this edition, with the substantial rearrangement of pre-existing content and updating of new material. I have selected several of the projects on the DVD for students to complete and submit to me ... these have proven highly successful at providing guided, hands on experience for students as they learn a variety of valuable techniques and become familiar with important music technology software. Kudos to you both for the fine job you have done ... what a *terrific* contribution!! Scott Lipscomb, University of Minnesota
  
  
• Syllabus Editor's Choice for Curriculum Software! Experiencing Music Technology and Practica Musica were their two picks for fine arts software in 1997.
  
  
• "The mother of all music technology books." Music & Computers
  
  
• "The most important music education book of 1996." Music Educators Journal
  
  
• "Every music student should have this book as required reading." Fred Hofstetter, University of Delaware
  
  
• "This is a much needed book!" Ken Pohlmann, University of Miami, School of Music Emeritus
  
  
• "I am very impressed by the wealth of information covered, as well as with the included historical information (rarely found in books on computers) and the unique personal approach.... The illustrations throughout are excellent." Gary Wittlich, Indiana University, School of Music Emeritus
  
  
• "A comprehensive guide to music technology. An excellent textbook for an university-level introductory music technology course. Software and step-by-step explorations are provided on the CD-ROM." Reginald Bain, University of South Carolina, School of Music
  
  
• "Congratulations on the fine work you have done, and especially in producing the book Experiencing Music Technology. I have been teaching Music Technology ever since I invented the Midi Merger in 1985. I have been looking for a good textbook ever since, and finally I have found one. Thank you very much for giving the community of Music Technology Education a fine starting point!" PJ Noxon, Indiana University, School of Music
  
  
• "Congratulations on the publication of your book. Received my copy today and cannot put it down!" John Deal, Dean, University of North Carolina Greensboro
  
  
• "Bravo! I just returned from a mini-vacation in Santa Cruz, where I spent four days hiking in the mammoth Henry Cowell State Park. A wonderful place for exercise, meditation, and -- in this case -- sitting under the spreading redwood trees and reading "Experiencing Music Technology" from cover to cover. My what an experience! I went into it having a rough idea of which viewports and modules I wanted to emphasize in my upcoming fall course for our music majors. I came out of it with an overview that just won't stop. I need FOUR upcoming courses in the future -- More Bravo! Got home to find the new CD-ROM . . . This is indeed exactly what I needed to know, in terms of the types and sequences of activities you have developed for the students. I can now plan the course activities . . . EMT is so impressive I'm at a loss for words. Your work will have tremendous influence on my students -- what more could a teacher ask for? Many thanks and best wishes. Denis Moreen, College of Notre Dame, Visual and Performing Arts
  
  
• "Carol and I received your book just today and send our congratulations for an excellent production. We especially appreciate the depth of information, the photos and graphics, and the focus on people. This should help minimize the fear many people have when approaching technology. You have provided an important gift to the profession of music education. Thanks for all the work you put in on the project. I agree with Fred Hofstteter that all music students should read this book, but go on to urge all music teachers to read it too! Carol and Kirk Kassner, noted music educators in Seattle, Washington
  
  
• "Over the last month I have enjoyed reading your Experiencing Music Technology. It is a truly definitive document. I am especially impressed by the book's effective combination of historical perspective broadly discussing all of the related subjects with enough detailed information to excel as both a text and a reference work. The Acoustics Primer in Module 9 was the clearest introduction to the subject I have read yet, and it will be very useful in discussing a topic I have found difficult introducing to music students. There are so many outstanding sections and aspects of your book that I will not try to list them, but I do want to express my enthusiasm for your work. You must have received a great number of positive responses, and they are certainly well deserved. Congratulations on such a fine and important work!" Sigmund Rothschild, free-lance conductor and composer
  
  
• "I have just begun our new Music Business III - Computer Applications course. I am using your textbook EMT as one of the 2 main texts. Never did I dream that such a book existed for use in a course. But now we have a brand new curriculum for our Associate in Science degree in Music Business and I've chosen EMT as a main text in the first semester. I'm also going to use sections of the CD-ROM." Barbara S. Eder, Miami-Dade Community College, Music/Humanities Lab
  
  
• "Very informative for beginners in the Music Technology field. My Music Technology class used this for last semester. It has a broad overview of the technology for Music Engineering ranging from MIDI to running the Macintosh OS. One of the best things about it is the fact that it uses mostly simple language to explain the topics it covers. Any student would be advised to purchase this book. Many music ed majors I know also use this book. It covers how to utilize computer software in music theory classes and composing classes." Anonymous reader from Pennsylvania
  
  
• "Great Resource. This is a great resource for a lot of people. Whether you are a music teacher looking to enhance your music teaching with some technology, or you are a professor wanting a textbook for a music technology class you are teaching, this book has something worthwhile. David B. Williams and Peter R. Webster are veterans in the field with many years' experience." Trevor Teuscher, software developer
  
  
• "Awesome Book! I think that this book is amazing. It's probably the easiest reading textbook I have ever had. I don't get bored when I read this book like I do other textbooks. This is a must have for music tech students!!" Michael Quinn, music technology student

Experiencing Music Technology by David B. Williams and Peter R. Webster

Modified: Jan-2010