Music Learning and New Media in Virtual and Online Environments more

The recent shift, seen now in much of the world, from a traditional Eurocentric curriculum (typically emphasizing Western classical music) to one that embraces a wider diversity of musical practices is generally based upon an interrelated set of foundational arguments, many of which are quite relevant to the theme of online and virtual music learning. One impetus springs from the recognition that in many nations, the voices and
 histories of minority groups have tended to receive less attention in educational settings, leading to an undesirable reification of systemic cultural alienation. Through free and “user friendly” technologies, many contemporary youth are creating and sharing music online with personal websites and online networks of peers that celebrate shared musical interests. The use of such technologies for music learning enables lessons to be delivered
 in ways that are attractive to the new generation of students.