Links
Here we have listed a selection of online resources (mostly free or low-cost) which you may find useful in your music education journey! Feel free to share this list with any young musician or music educator you know.
Note: These external resources are neither created nor endorsed by Music Generation Cork City, but have been compiled as members of our team have recommended them based on their own personal use.
Happy music-making!
Music Theory Support
- musictheory.net
- ABRSM – Apps and Practise Tools
- https://practicesightreading.com/
- A State of Play – List of Resources
Guitar Resources
- ultimate-guitar.com(App and Website)
- Guitar Tuna (App)
- sheshredsmag.com
Recording and Composing Software
- audacityteam.org
- https://www.reaper.fm/index.php
- https://learningmusic.ableton.com/
- GarageBand (Only iOS)
Songwriting tools:
- https://www.rhymezone.com/
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1815/5223/products/Song_Generator_Poster_1000x1500.JPG?v=1547760493
iPad Apps for Music Making
Traditional Music
- https://thesession.org (online traditional music repertoire site)
- Tunepal (App for identifying traditional tunes)
General Music News and Releases
General Music Education
- USA-based inclusive music education programme:
https://www.littlekidsrock.org/
Music-Related Podcasts:
www.songexploder.net
A very interesting podcast where musicians and composers take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made.
www.switchedonpop.com
A podcast about the making and meaning of pop music that breaks down pop songs to figure out what makes a hit and what is its place in culture.
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510019/all-songs-considered?t=1568387640597
The week’s best new music discoveries, including conversations with emerging artists, icons and more.
Youth Supports
Just for Fun!
- incredibox.com
- instagram.com/sashabefluting/
- Generate your new rap name: https://www.name-generator.org.uk/rapper/