BRACING MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (SOFTWARE) IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study focuses on the relevance of music technology to primary music teaching and learning. The tertiary institutions offering music in Delta State were the focus of the study. This study aimed to investigate music technology on primary music teaching and learning, as it enhances general music education and can assist in achieving the set objectives of music education. It also featured some views and contributions of some scholars and musicologists on some concepts and empirical findings that are relevant to this study. The methodology used was a survey; the target population was made up of lecturers and students. It is observed that the majority of the students and lecturers are not exposed to music technology. The students were overwhelmingly willing to be exposed to music technology. The study concludes that we are now in the new age of knowledge development. Tertiary institutions in Delta State should place music education into a platform where music creates revenue and attracts development to the institutions, and creates economic empowerment to the students.