Name
From Music to Social Media: Designing Interdisciplinary Live Streaming Programs for Music Education
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Description
This study examines how knowledge-based live streaming facilitates music education and proposes interdisciplinary design approaches for such programs. It focuses on key aspects such as program planning, script development, media operation, and the integration of knowledge presentation. Building on these explorations, the study aims to offer both theoretical frameworks and practical strategies that bridge music education with digital communication.The target audience (TA) of the live streaming initiative comprise adult learners from non-music academic or professional backgrounds, aiming to bridge the gap between formal music knowledge and general public accessibility. Drawing on interdisciplinary fields—such as statistics, history, French, rhetoric, physics, chemical engineering, and environmental sustainability. The program leveraged these diverse domains as entry points to spark curiosity and introduce key music concepts including music theory, organology, compositional techniques, rhythm, and stage performance practices.The researcher first identified the core music knowledge to be conveyed, then mapped relevant interdisciplinary content to support these key concepts. Real-world issues and current events were subsequently integrated as engaging entry points to spark audience interest and contextualize the material. Together, these elements formed the structural backbone of the program design.Following each episode, the researcher collected and analyzed multiple forms of data, including observer field notes, streamer self-reflections, and viewer interaction metrics. These findings informed an ongoing script revision process that continually refined both the program structure and audience engagement strategies. Through this iterative process, the content’s clarity, pacing, and interactivity were progressively enhanced. Real-time prompts, timing of interactions, and audience cues were adjusted to maintain viewer attention and improve retention. As a result, each episode demonstrated increased engagement, contributing to a robust, knowledge-driven live streaming experience.In an era increasingly shaped by digital platforms and live streaming, this study proposes a timely and forward-looking model that reimagines music education through interdisciplinary integration and media-based delivery. By connecting core music concepts with diverse academic fields and real-world events, the program design demonstrates how music education can transcend traditional classroom settings and foster more dynamic, relevant learning experiences. This approach not only enhances learner engagement and creativity, but also addresses the growing demand for flexible, accessible, and media-integrated pedagogies. It is hoped that this model may inform broader applications in adult education, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and community-based music learning.
Location Name
510B
Full Address
Palais des Congres - Montréal Convention Centre
1001, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal QC H2Z 1H2
Canada
Session Type
Paper Presentation
Presenting Author(s)
Ming-Hua Wang