Reflections on teaching the aesthetics and sociology of music online more

Discusses recent music technologies and the rise of online graduate programs in music, providing reflection on the pioneering experience of teaching online courses in sociomusicology and the aesthetics of music. Three key topics are considered, including effectiveness and outcomes, quality assurance, and international collaboration. While distance education technology may be used, an innovative 'blended learning' approach—utilizing both traditional instruction and online learning—is advocated as an effective program format for international collaboration in graduate music education.