The music teacher must determine whether the content supports systematic learning when selecting these programs. Too many games have no basis in learning and are simply fun to use. Such materials probably do not belong in the music classroom. Programs that simulate a musical environment are very useful for guided practice. Musical problem solving is key to many music curriculum planners intent on developing musical independence for students.
Students quickly identify the structure of music as it applies to the quality of performance.
Teachers can identify short-comings of any music program, based predominately on the limited amount of time available to them and their students for music instruction. Areas that cannot be covered because of lack of time or resources or student preparation should be considered for music software supplements. Students can learn, through individualized instruction, without additional teacher time or in-class involvement. The first software purchase a teacher should make is remedial or basic music software, which covers information in areas that they have little time to cover. Intermediate and advanced software titles can reinforce and expand the music curriculum even further.