Five Towns College in Dix Hills is entering an exciting new chapter, further establishing itself as a leader in contemporary music, audio technology, and creative media education. During a recent visit to campus, I had the opportunity to meet with department heads Kristi, Filipe, and John, three dedicated professionals helping shape the college’s academic vision and technological direction.

Before I ever worked in product development, I spent more than a decade in music education. I taught one‑on‑one lessons, ran group seminars, and even helped students start bands, rehearse, and book their first gigs. What that experience taught me — very quickly — is that good gear can make or break a learning environment. When equipment is reliable, intuitive, and quick to set up, students stay focused on what really matters: learning their instrument, exploring new software,

EARLIER THIS YEAR, the In Tune Teachers Edition began publishing profiles of the work being done by KORG SoundTree to bring technology resources to classrooms. The first story was about the renaissance of KORG SoundTree products and services and followed up with one about “teaching with labs.” The piece you’re now reading is a third in the series, this time focusing on the evolution of keyboard labs into “music creation stations” with feedback from educators on what this has

The first of a four-part series on keyboard labs sets the table for a discussion of their role and utility as facilities that can attract more students to musical instruction.

In the early 1980s, as synthesizers and electronic keyboards crept into American schools, music education found itself caught between excitement and uncertainty...

Taconic Hills High School recently unveiled its cutting-edge Music Technology Lab