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SUMMARY:Music Accessibility Webinar June 5th 10 AM Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Date: Youtube Premier On Saturday June 10\, 2025 at 10 am Pacific \n\n\n\nThe Music Accessibility Special Interest Group will host a Youtube Premier on June 5th at 10 am Pacific time. The primary focus is on discussing advancements in making music creation more accessible for individuals with disabilities\, along with updates and demonstrations from various organizations involved in this initiative. \nParticipants \n•   Haim Kairy – Arcana \n•   Mike @ AmeNote \n•   Tim Yates \n•   Jay Pocknell \n•   Leon (rwxMusic) \nAgenda Overview \n•   Introduction and updates from MASSIG \n•   Presentation by Tim Yates from Drake Music on the Sony Hackathon \n•   Jay Pocknell from RNIB discussing accessibility in music technology \n•   Haim Kairy’s presentation on collaboration with Better Maker \n•   Discussion on Arkana Strum\, an accessible music instrument \n•   Insights from Mike @ AmeNote on MIDI 2.0 and accessibility \n•   Q&A session \nChapters \n1.  Introduction by Haim Kairy (00:00:23) \nHaim Kairy welcomes everyone to the MIDI accessibility webinar hosted by the Music Accessibility Standards Special Interest Group. \n2.  Agenda Overview (00:01:15) \nHaim outlines the agenda\, introducing speakers and topics such as the Massey Group\, Tim Yates’ Sony hackathon\, and Jay Pocknell’s discussion on accessibility in music notation. \n3.  Tim Yates on Sony Hackathon (00:18:20) \nTim Yates from Drake Music discusses the Sony hackathon\, focusing on accessibility and collaboration between various groups to develop accessible instruments. \n4.  Jay Pocknell on Accessibility Developments (00:29:03) \nJay Pocknell shares highlights of accessibility developments in music technology and accessible music notation\, including insights from the Audio Developer Conference. \n5.  BetterMaker Collaboration (00:30:02) \nHaim discusses a collaboration with BetterMaker to create accessible audio gear\, demonstrating voice control and feedback features for visually impaired users. \n6.  Arkana Strum Presentation (00:42:50) \nHaim showcases the Arkana Strum\, an accessible instrument for individuals with disabilities\, detailing its features and the journey from concept to implementation. \n7.  MIDI Association Updates (01:00:13) \nMike from the MIDI Association discusses MIDI 2.0 and its impact on accessibility\, including bidirectional connections and new profiles for accessibility features. \n8.  Q&A Session (01:06:21) \nThe session opens up for questions from the audience\, discussing topics like the physicality of music creation and barriers to accessibility. \n9.  Closing Remarks and Resources (01:13:04) \nHaim concludes the webinar\, providing resources for further engagement with the Music Accessibility Standards Special Interest Group. \nMASSIG Introduction and Updates \n•   Haim Kairy introduced the webinar\, highlighting MASSIG’s role in advocating for music accessibility. \n•   Discussed biweekly and now weekly meetings\, collaborations with musicians\, producers\, technologists\, educators\, and engineers. \n•   Highlighted the initiative to create demos and standards for accessible music tools. \nSony Hackathon Overview by Tim Yates \n•   Tim Yates shared insights on the Sony Hackathon held in the UK\, focusing on accessible music instruments. \n•   The event involved six teams led by Para Orchestra musicians\, supported by Sony engineers and academics. \n•   Emphasized the importance of co-design in developing accessible solutions. \n•   Highlighted ongoing projects and collaborations resulting from the Hackathon. \nAccessibility Developments by Jay Pocknell \n•   Jay Pocknell discussed recent accessibility advancements in mainstream music technology and music notation. \n•   Shared video clips and demos featuring voice and Braille technologies. \nBetter Maker Collaboration \n•   Haim Kairy detailed a collaboration with Better Maker to create accessible audio gear. \n•   Discussed developing voice control and feedback for Better Maker hardware using MIDI and AI speech recognition. \n•   Highlighted the successful demo tested by Stevie Wonder. \nArkana Strum Presentation \n•   Haim Kairy presented the Arkana Strum\, an accessible music instrument designed for individuals with disabilities. \n•   Discussed the development process\, accessibility features\, and the impact on music education. \n•   Emphasized the goal of creating an inclusive instrument for various abilities. \nMIDI 2.0 and Accessibility by Mike @ AmeNote \n•   Mike discussed advancements in MIDI 2.0\, emphasizing bidirectional connections and discoverability of accessibility features. \n•   Shared ongoing efforts to develop MIDI specifications aimed at increasing accessibility in music. \nQ&A Session \n•   Addressed questions about the physical and non-physical aspects of music creation. \n•   Discussed the role of technology in overcoming barriers to music creation and the importance of accessibility in both hardware and software. \nLinks and Resources \n•   MIDI Association – MASSIG \n•   Drake Music \nThe webinar emphasized collaboration across various sectors to enhance accessibility in music creation\, with several projects and future initiatives highlighted to continue this important work.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/music-accessibility-webinar-june-5th-10-am-pacific
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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SUMMARY:MIDI and Music Education: Expanding Access and Engagement Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:Event: MIDI In Music Education Working Group Presentation and Webinar \n\n\n\nThe MIDI Association will host an education-focused webinar\, bringing together music educators\, industry leaders\, and students to discuss new initiatives and expand engagement with MIDI in education globally. \n\n\n\nFeatured Participants\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lee Whitmore – Focusrite Group\, MIDI Association Executive Board Member\n\n\n\nJennifer Amaya – Riverside City College\, Coyle School of the Arts\n\n\n\nIsaac De La Mora – SAE Institute Mexico\n\n\n\nAthan Billias – The MIDI Association\n\n\n\n\nAgenda Highlights\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction of the new MIDI Association charitable programs\n\n\n\nLaunch of a MIDI education materials grant program\n\n\n\nShowcase of music education efforts at Riverside City College\n\n\n\nCall to action for deeper involvement in the Association’s working groups\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Chapters and Key Moments\n\n\n\n1. Introduction by Dr. Lee Whitmore (00:00:03)\n\n\n\nDr. Whitmore welcomed attendees and introduced the goals of the meeting\, emphasizing the importance of industry-educator collaboration. \n\n\n\n2. Webinar Agenda Overview (00:01:12)\n\n\n\nThe agenda focused on new MIDI education programs and projects like Riverside City College’s music tech initiatives. \n\n\n\n3. Launch of New Education Materials (00:02:58)\n\n\n\nNew MIDI education resources were announced\, developed in collaboration with SAE Institute Mexico\, aiming to increase accessibility and inclusivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Curriculum Development with Isaac De La Mora (00:04:30)\n\n\n\nIsaac De La Mora shared progress on a bilingual (English and Spanish) MIDI curriculum tailored for Latin American educators. \n\n\n\n5. A Global Distribution Platform (00:05:32)\n\n\n\nThe MIDI Association is partnering with Coursera to distribute these educational resources globally\, reinforcing the importance of multilingual support. \n\n\n\n6. Educator Engagement and Bilingual Access (00:08:16)\n\n\n\nFlexible integration into existing curriculums was discussed\, alongside strategies to reach educators and students in Latin America. \n\n\n\n7. Riverside City College’s NAMM Involvement (00:11:15)\n\n\n\nJennifer Amaya highlighted student participation in the NAMM Show and their upcoming associate’s degree in music industry studies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Student Roles and Real-World Experience (00:16:56)\n\n\n\nStudents took hands-on roles at NAMM\, including booth management and performance—providing invaluable industry exposure. \n\n\n\n9. Event Challenges and Coordination (00:18:40)\n\n\n\nJennifer described challenges in logistics and coordination with Yamaha and other partners—valuable learning moments for students. \n\n\n\n10. Reflections and Future Planning (00:22:46)\n\n\n\nLooking ahead\, the group discussed ideas for MIDI-related competitions and further integration of student engagement in future events. \n\n\n\n11. Global Perspective with Athan Billias (00:26:38)\n\n\n\nAthan shared the MIDI Association’s mission to democratize music education through global partnerships and open-access resources. \n\n\n\n12. Call to Action (00:27:10)\n\n\n\nDr. Whitmore and Athan closed the webinar with a call for broader involvement in MIDI’s educational working groups and outreach projects. \n\n\n\nGet Involved\n\n\n\nEducators\, developers\, and institutions are invited to contribute to MIDI’s educational mission. Whether through curriculum design\, language translation\, or local outreach\, your participation can help broaden the reach of music technology education around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit: MIDI In Music Education Special Interest Group to learn more and join the MIDI in Education community.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-and-music-education-expanding-access-and-engagement-worldwide
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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SUMMARY:MASSIG Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Host Haim Kairy from Arcana Instruments\, Jay Pocknell from Sound Without Sight\,  Tim Yates from Drake Music and others as they discuss the latest developments on music accessibility.  \nArticles from The MIDI Association on Music Accessibility
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/massig-webinar
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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SUMMARY:Able Assembly at Berklee College of Music
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open. \nThe conference registration fee is $125 and includes: \nIf You Attend In Person: \n\nSessions at Berklee College of Music in Boston\nAn opening reception on April 11\nLunch on April 12 and April 13\nAccess to recorded sessions and supporting materials after the event has concluded\nAdmission to the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education’s (BIAAE) Digital Learning Series\, 12 monthly webinars and workshops with hands-on teaching strategies that will be offered from May 2025 through April 2026; and\nThe opportunity to earn 18 professional development points(Opens in a new window).\n\nIf You Attend Online: \n\nLivestream access to keynotes and some workshop sessions\nAccess to exclusive curated pre-recorded sessions and supporting materials by luminaries in the field\nDay-ending synthesis discussions with opportunities to engage with the presenters\nAdmission to the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education’s (BIAAE) Digital Learning Series\, 12 monthly webinars and workshops with hands-on teaching strategies that will be offered from May 2025 through April 2026; and\nThe opportunity to earn 18 professional development points(Opens in a new window).\n\nSchedule\nFull schedules and session information are posted. You can access it with the drop-down menu. \nAccessibility\nSynchronous sessions will be live-captioned and American sign language–interpreted. Asynchronous sessions will be captioned. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/able-assembly-at-berklee-college-of-music
LOCATION:Berklee College of Music\, 1140 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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