Jay Dorfman is an Assistant Professor in Music Education at Boston University, where he teaches courses in music technology, instrumental music and research. He holds degrees in music education from Northwestern University (PhD) and the University of Miami (MM, BM). Dr. Dorfman has extensive experience teaching technology-based music at K-12 and university levels.

• Preface ; Acknowledgments ; Chapter 1 - Introducing Technology-Based Music Instruction ; Chapter 2 - Models of Music Pedagogy and their Influences on Technology-Based Music Instruction ; Chapter 3 - Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations ; Chapter 4 - Materials for Technology-Based Music Instruction ; Chapter 5 - Teaching Methods and Teacher Behaviors ; Chapter 6 - Lesson Design in Technology-Based Music Instruction ; Chapter 7 - Assessment and Technology-Based Music Instruction ; Chapter 8 - Accountability Concerns ; Chapter 9 - Teacher Preparation Considerations ; Chapter 10 - Future Considerations ; Appendix ; Index

Finally a book that takes a critical look at the real life practice and application of technology in the music classroom - a much-needed resource in a time of widespread technology adoption. What impresses me the most about what Dorfman has done with Technology-Based Music Instruction is his presentation of case studies, including models of assessment and reflections on the successes and shortcomings of the integration of technology. This book gets right to the heart of what is actually being done in classroom - truly fascinating. This is a must-read for any music educator or administrator with an eye on the future of music education.