Beyond new technologies essential tools in music education
The growing use of new technologies, and more recently, the use of new digital educational options, such as, the free on line courses, has open a new concept in teaching art. In the case of the music subject, we cannot forget that technology offers teachers and students something much more interesting than playing a traditional instrument. In fact, technology is affecting the skills needed in teaching any subject or students level. Nonetheless, it seems that art, and moreover art education, should be essential tools in teaching in this new era, maybe more than using technology. This paper aims to show the possibilities for embedding art and creativity into teaching, and understand the role of new technology related to music education.