Music education in digital economy: the prospects and strategies of teaching music through electronic media at the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State

Abstract

 The proliferation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in educational settings has been remarkable globally over the past decade. The Digital Age is characterized by the widespread dissemination of vast amounts of information through computer technology. Concurrent with music pedagogy, the utilization of electronic means for teaching and learning beyond traditional classroom settings may facilitate the economic optimization of music education. Consequently, advancements in computer music research and the expansion of the music industry have influenced the digital realm of music education. This study explores the various modes through which music education is facilitated digitally at Nigerian tertiary institutions, as well as the economic advantages of such an approach. The study focuses on Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), and data were collected using descriptive methods, observation, interviews and library resources. The paper investigates the evolving trends and reforms in music education within the context of digital media, emphasizing how digital communication tools transform and reshape the techniques, methods, and conceptions of contemporary music education at ACU. The findings demonstrate the efficacy and proficient application of Information and Communication Technology, as it facilitates rapid learning and assimilation for students, providing them with opportunities to work and teach music, as well as practice it as a performing art. Consequently, this endows them with digital presence and economic benefits.