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Media Arts & Music in Education

There are plenty of tools that can play happily in Music & Media Arts programs. Here’s a list of our top picks for 2025, to help your programs run smoothly. 

Software for Media Arts & Music

For music notation software, Sibelius is easily #1. Likewise, when it comes to music recording and song creation software, ProTools (another AVID product) is top of the tree, and what students will use once they leave school, should they pursue a career in the music creation or film-making.  Factory Sound has institution pricing and teacher/student pricing available for both ProTools and Sibelius. We can even take care of site licences and subscription updates. See here for more information about Avid software for education.

Computer Interfaces & Music Stands

There are a huge range of interfaces used for audio inside the classroom. Many interfaces have a volume control and headphone jack (removing the need for external monitoring speakers), and all good quality interfaces will have ultra-low latency – so that students can layer new tracks on top of what they’ve already recorded. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, get in touch with Factory Sound. All staff are experts in pro audio.

Podcasting & Content Creation

It could be as simple as a portable recorder to record an ensemble rehearsal, through to an ultra-compact wireless lapel mic system to help record interviews. There are many forms of content creation and podcasting, and Factory Sound staff all understand which are the right tools for the job. 

Microphone & Hearing Safety

Even though we’re largely ‘post-Covid’, we’ve all learned so much since the worldwide alert. Enter… the microphone disinfector from Li.Lac – it’s simply the best way to keep microphones clean in between users. You can read more about this Li.Lac, with our deeper dive and FAQ information page here.

Speakers & Stage Microphones

If you’re looking for speakers to help with sound reinforcement, or microphones that haven’t been included on this page, check out our Speakers & Mixers page, or our Headphones & Microphones for Schools page.
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Music and Media Arts in Education

The value of music education in schools cannot be understated – but chances are, you already know that. Also know, that we know. All staff members at Factory Sound were, at some stage, helped by music or media arts education during secondary school – and some went on to study at a tertiary level too. It’s a subject near and dear to us all.

Need support for a bigger project?

If your school needs more serious infrastructure, such as outdoor speakers as part of an EVAC system, or a bespoke Bell System upgrade, turn to our Projects Team, who have helped a vast number of schools achieve their long-term infrastructure goals.
Our entire team are pro audio specialists, so get in touch if you’re not sure of the best gear to fit your school. Use the form below for more comprehensive assistance from our Projects team.