To provide a well-rounded music education for music students they should have exposure to music software as this is now an integral part of most functional areas within the music industry whether this be audio recording, MIDI sequencing, notation, music theory, arranging or a practice tool.
These functional areas assist teachers in delivering the musical curriculum areas of performing, composing, music production, notation, aural training and music theory.
The following list of music software may assist teachers in providing a well-rounded music education. Click on the product name to link to additional pages about each product.
| Product Name | Function Areas Covered |
|---|---|
| Auralia | Music Theory |
| Band-in-a-Box | Arranging |
| Cubase | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing, Notation |
| Essentials of Music Theory | Music Theory |
| Finale | Notation |
| Garage Band | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing, Notation, Arranging |
| Groovy Music | Music Theory |
| Logic | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing, Notation |
| Mastering Music | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing, Notation, Music Theory |
| MiBAC Music Software | Music Theory, Arranging |
| Midisaurus Music | Music Theory |
| Music Master Professional | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing, Notation |
| Musition | Music Theory |
| Pro Tools | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing |
| SmartMusic | Practice Tool |
| Sibelius | Notation |
| Sonar | Audio Recording, MIDI sequencing |