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

Jay Dorfman's model of 'technology-based music instruction' (TBMI) forms the foundation for this text, which is filled with practical examples for the practicing or pre-service teacher. The profiles of practice, lesson plans, and insightful critical analyses constitute a useful resource, advancing our understanding of the role of technology in music learning.