TiME UK and TI:ME USA have announced a new transatlantic partnership designed to expand music technology opportunities for inclusive music making.
The partnership will create an international platform for sharing best practices in music technology, inclusion, digital and adaptive instruments, professional development and classroom implementation. TiME UK was created in 2019 to help educators embrace new music technology and connect product developers with real-world classroom use.
With a membership of about 1,000, TiME UK works with music technology brands including Ableton, Yamaha, Sontronics, Woojer, Digit Music, Robkoo, Soundbeam and Arcana Instruments. The organization said the partnership with TI:ME USA will support educators and young creators in both the United Kingdom and United States.
“Music tech companies need trusted routes into education,” said Kate Rounding, executive director of TiME UK. “We’ve seen great success in putting products in front of teachers, music services, SEND practitioners and young people, while feeding real-world classroom insight back to industry. This exciting new partnership strengthens the bridge between industry, classrooms and young creators in both the UK and US.”
Richard Llewellyn, CEO of TiME UK, said music technology has become central to how young people create music, but many educators need more training, equipment knowledge and sector connections to use it meaningfully.
TI:ME USA has been active since 1995 and works to help music educators apply technology to improve teaching and learning in music. The memorandum of understanding between the two organizations includes professional development, research and knowledge exchange, advocacy, shared resources and international networking.
For more information, visit ti-me.org.