Jam+Studio

Jam Studio 8.1.8.A.3 8.1.4.A.3 ||
 * = ==General Description == ||= JamStudio.com is an Adobe Flash-based website that allows users to create music. The site allows users to mix different instruments with simple clicks to create music. There is a good amount of variety of the instruments that the user is able to use. The tool can also be used as a practice tool for other instruments. What a better way to practice your guitar with having a back up band. Makes the learning process much more interesting and engaging. This program makes the songwriting and music creation available to all students by simply going on line. The site has a beta version of Jam Recorder that can be used to have students import there own voices and/or instruments to the track and have it mixed. This site is a little more basic then Soundation. (//also reviewed)// ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||= This site is like many that I have reviewed previously, in the sense that it is an easy program and user-friendly. (//I think that is my theme) //Students can maneuver the site without much pre-planning. Also, there is a help tab at the top of the site that can direct students. I know some of the teachers that I referred this site too were concerned about there ability to use the site (they are not musicians). But, the site takes that step into consideration and does a good job with support. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||= This is a free site that offers an upgradeable version for about ten dollars a month. The free site only gives limited instruments. Also, you cannot save or import any other music. But, (//To the creators credit) // the site offers an Educational Grant that gives students and teachers an unlimited “all access pass” to the site for the specific use of the program in the classroom. Also, in our district this site is web-sensed for students. So, I would seek permissions prior to attempting to use the site or applying for the grant. ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||= 8.1.4.B.1

WM 05/22/11