This document discusses the benefits of integrating technology and music education. It notes that using technology can increase listening skills, sound discrimination, spatial awareness, teamwork and leadership. While computers and laptops are common in classrooms, music software is underutilized. The document recommends using recording software and technology more to create, perform, assess and improve student work in order to promote creativity and inclusion. Blogging and online resources like YouTube provide opportunities to connect, learn, and share music making. With free and easy-to-use tools, technology gives students and teachers new ways to listen, record, collaborate, and deconstruct music.