Evaluating the Integration and Educational Impact of Pro Tools Technology in Digital Music Production Curricula: A Case of B University in Hu Bei Province, China

Abstract

This study investigated the integration and educational impact of Pro Tools technology in digital music production curricula at B University in Hubei Province, China. The purpose of this study is 1) to examine the impact of the Pro Tools technology on students' digital music production education; 2) to investigate how Pro Tools technology enhances students' learning achievements in digital music production education;3) to study whether using Pro Tools in digital music production courses demonstrates greater student self-efficacy in digital music production education. This study adopted the quantitative research method. There were 322 valid questionnaires. The student's learning achievements and self-efficacy tests in digital music production education consist of pre-test and post-test items. This study focuses on Class 1 (33 students) and Class 2 (35 students) of the 2023 intake in the Music Production major at B University in Hubei Province, China. It compares the impact of integrating Pro Tools technology into teaching (experimental group) with that of traditional teaching methods (control group) on students' achievement and self-efficacy. This study finds that 1) Pro Tools technology positively impacts students' digital music production education; 2) The Pro Tools technology enhances students' learning achievements in digital music production education;3) Students using Pro Tools in digital music production courses demonstrate greater student self-efficacy in digital music production education. This research contributes to understanding technology integration in music education and provides practical recommendations for institutions implementing digital audio workstations in their curricula. The findings affect curriculum design, instructor professional development, and student engagement strategies in digital music production education.