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Introduction
I know many of you are interested in plugging a keyboard into your laptop so that you can play notes into your music software, but you’re not sure….
- what to buy
- how you would connect the keyboard to the laptop if you had one
- whether it will work if all you have is a Chromebook
- which software it will work with
- and what to do if you’ve connected it but you can’t get it to work
In this episode, we’ll cover all of those areas and more.
Links and resources
- Bingo Baker free bingo game generator
- Music Tech Teacher podcast episode about Bingo Baker: MTT109: DIY Music Puzzles and Games Part 1: Bingo
- Midnight Music Membership Community 14-day trial offer (just $1!)
- The Essential Tech Gear For Every Classroom Budget webinar replay is available inside the Midnight Music Membership Community for members (not a member? Join here)
- MIDI controller keyboard brands mentioned: Alesis, Akai, M-Audio, Novation
- Portable keyboard brands mentioned: Casio, Yamaha and Korg
- Midnight Music Community members: all past webinar replays can be accessed here
- Ultimate Free Music Tech Resources Guide (free download)
- Join the Midnight Music email list here
Looking for More Resources for Music Teachers?
Hello! I’m Katie Argyle – an Australian music technology trainer and consultant with a passion for helping music teachers through my business Midnight Music.
I’m a qualified teacher but no, I don’t currently teach in a school. I help teachers through my online professional development space – the Midnight Music Community– where there are tutorial videos, courses, links and downloadable resources.

I like to focus on easy ways to incorporate technology into what you are already doing in your music curriculum through a range of creative projects. I also run live workshops and have presented at countless conferences and other music education events.
If you want simple, effective ideas for using technology in music education, I would LOVE to help you inside the Midnight Music Community.





