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Demonstrating ways to effectively integrate Korg’s Nano series into existing curricula

Wayne Splettstoeszer

Director of Instrumental Music/Music Technology at Torrington High School, CT



I had the honor of presenting at the Maine Music Educators All-State Conference, where I led two packed and engaging sessions focused on enhancing music education through technology and creativity. During the presentations, I shared a variety of practical and innovative lesson ideas, including strategies for incorporating podcasting, remixing, sampling, and cross-curricular projects into the music classroom. These approaches not only help develop students’ musical and technical skills but also encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and connections across subjects like history, language arts, and digital media.

I also demonstrated ways to effectively integrate Canva for Education and Korg’s Nano series—including the NanoPad, NanoKey, NanoFold, and NanoStudio—into existing curricula. These compact, budget-friendly tools are intuitive and powerful, making them ideal for both in-person and hybrid learning environments.



With educators facing increasing demands on their time and resources, it was exciting to see such enthusiasm for tools and ideas that are both accessible and impactful. The sessions sparked great conversations, and it was truly rewarding to connect with fellow music educators who are committed to evolving their practice and inspiring their students.


Wayne Splettstoezer is in his 22nd year as Director of Instrumental Music/ Music Technology at Torrington High School. His music technology program has been nationally recognized and featured at All-State conferences in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Texas. Most recently, THS was featured as a Best Practice for Music Education at the 2018 Audio Engineering Society High School Educators Conference. WSplettstoeszer@torrington.org

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