Dani Nur Saputra, Agus Cahyono, Udi Utomo, Eko Raharjo, Oriana Tio Parahita Nainggolan
Integrating technology into traditional music education presents new opportunities for preservation and creativity. This study examines the application of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) as an educational instrument for instructing and conserving traditional music, specifically within the setting of Cisaat Village, Subang, West Java. The study involved 25 young participants from the village, aiming to evaluate how DAW-based learning could enhance their engagement with traditional Sundanese music. The study illustrates how DAWs connect old musical traditions with contemporary digital approaches through workshops and instructional activities, allowing kids to engage with traditional music in more innovative and accessible manners. The research conducted used a type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques are observation, interviews, and literature studies. The research adopted Miles and Huberman's analysis approach, including data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusions. The results indicate that DAW-based learning cultivates creativity, increases student engagement, and facilitates a profound comprehension of musical legacy among younger generations. This technique facilitates the recording, adaptation, and widespread dissemination of traditional music, thus assuring its preservation in the digital era. The study indicates that integrating tradition and technology via Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) signifies a viable avenue for the future of music instruction and preservation, especially in rural regions. © 2023 The Author(s).
Music Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia; Arts Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Music Education Department, Faculty of Performing Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Indonesia
