Music Education Technology Endorsements...

Reviewer David Ashworth wrote a glowing review of Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity (Oxford University Press) at the Teaching Music (UK) website:

"...a comprehensive work, highly readable and packed with good ideas. I cannot think of another single volume that does the job as well as this book. Highly recommended."

Read Ashworth's entire review here: www.teachingmusic.org.uk.


Music technology reviewer, Chad Criswell (August, 2011, MusicEdMagic.com), says of Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity (Oxford University Press):

"Scott Watson puts forth a wealth of information, lesson plans, and innovative ideas intended to get music teachers thinking of new and creative ways to use the technology they have at their disposal to increase the creative opportunities that they provide to their students...Scott Watson's innovative spirit and forward thinking attitude toward the use of technology in music education is refreshing and inspiring."

Read Criswell's entire review here: www.musicedmagic.com.


"I'd like to personally thank you for the very informative educational events you presented at our in-services this year. Even though you have held these workshops before for us in the past, we always walk away learning something new and useful. Our department had been looking forward to your visit for weeks and you surely didn't disappoint. As the school year continues, we feel confident that we will have something new to try with our students. Thank you again for helping our department. We hope you know how much we appreciate your instruction."

Sincerely, Mark S. Jonkman (Music Department Coordinator)
Northampton Area School District
(February 2011)


"Scott Watson is one of our best technology instructors receiving high marks from students, colleagues, and administrators alike. His courses consistently fill and his instruction earns the highest ratings. He is prepared, knowledgeable and patient with his students."

George Pinchock, Director
Villanova Univeristy Summer Music Studies Program
(February, 2011)


"Scott Watson is equally at home as a workshop clinician and as an author, presenting thoughtful, engaging, and up-to-date ideas in a compelling fashion in spoken and written word alike. I admire in particular the great amount of positive energy his brings to his presentations and publications. He wears his expertise well, empowering music educators of all walks to try out new ideas."

Norm Hirschy, Editor
Oxford University Press
(Spring, 2011)


"Dr. Watson's approach to composition is innovative yet practical. I believe teachers will find that his pedagogy is not only accessible to students, but also stimulating to their creativity and musicianship. I have observed him use his techniques with students and can attest to their effectiveness.
[From back cover of Watson's book, Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity (Oxford University Press).]

Linda Thornton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Music Education
The Pennsylvania State University
(Fall, 2010)


"Scott Watson presented a lecture, Unlocking Creativity with Technology, to the Berks County music teachers at an in-service session at the Berks County Intermediate Unit. Scott delivered a very interesting presentation - there was a wealth of information for which I'm sure many participants envisioned using personally to enhance instruction or with students, to further their own understanding of composition and theory. His examples were vivid and compelling - he skillfully set the scene for us to understand many of the situations surrounding the assignments and provided memorable vignettes about the students that all could relate to. His presentation was well paced. I like the way he varied it with examples and stories while maintaining a close connection with the audience by posing questions, using interactive techniques, and surveying for feedback. He has a lot of energy and enthusiasm - it is obvious that he is passionate not only about teaching music but also about finding new ways to incorporate technology into the music curriculum. I certainly hope that we can have him back again one day, either in the same capacity or perhaps in a small group situation in my home district."

Leslie R. Deatrich
Vocal and General Music Teacher, Muhlenberg School District
Lecturer, Albright College
(October 25, 2009)


"Why take a music technology workshop with Dr. Scott Watson? Good question, and I'm glad you asked. Let me explain it this way. In my family we like to get together often and there is always plenty of food. When I host, I am fond of saying "If you leave the table hungry, it's your own fault." Well, a workshop with Scott is the same - if you leave without having learned a new technique or a new teaching strategy, you weren't paying attention!"

Doug Bolasky, Music Department Chair
Southern Lehigh School District
(December, 2009)