Access Quote by Jon Appleton
“Nowadays, all students have access to and indeed most own computers and are comfortable with the software used to compose music. There are probably too many musical options for them now and the trick is to limit the number of musical ideas so as to develop structure and continuity in their work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing music technology education, date unspecified
Highlights abundant tech access for students and need for focused creative constraints
In simple terms: Students have many tools but need structure in music creation
Encourage limiting ideas to build coherence
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music composition classes
- digital art workshops
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many ideas is too many?
- What structures aid musical continuity?
Too much restriction may stifle innovation