Artificial Intelligence and Music Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI), has the potential to significantly transform the landscape of music education. As new technology becomes integrated into school systems, it’s important for educators to understand the potential impact for their students and their classrooms. NAfME will continue monitoring developments in AI technology and provide our members with the latest information on AI policy, regulation, and its application for teaching and creating music.

Types of AI

Artificial Intelligence: General term for a digital computer or computer-controlled robot with the ability to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.
Generative Artificial Intelligence: A subset of AI systems designed to generate new content, such as text, images, or music.

Resources

National Association for Music Education

Music Educators Journal, March 2026 – Building AI Literacy: A New Era for Music Educators, Hyesoo Yoo
Resources developed by NAfME’s Society for Research in Music Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Research. Elizabeth Cassidy Parker interviews Dr. Peter Miksza.
- AI in PreK-12 Classrooms: Research to Practice Connections. Elizabeth Cassidy Parker interviews Sangmi Kang and Hyesoo Yoo. (Download the webinar bibliography)

NAfME Publication: Guiding Principles, Frameworks, and Applications for AI in Music Education (published July 29, 2025)
Blog: AI and Music Education by Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager
Blog: Make AI Your Personal Teaching Assistant by William I. Bauer, School of Music, University of Florida
Blog: State and National Policy Trends on Artificial Intelligence by Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager
Article: April 2024 Teaching Music – Challenges and Opportunities for Music Education in the Age of Generative AI by John Donaldson, NAfME Assistant Executive Director, Professional Development and Publications