Role of Learning Management Systems for Music Education

Abstract

This article gives an insight into how the technology of learning management system (LMS) is implemented in the process of teaching and learning the traditional performing art form like the Hindustānī classical music, Khayāl. Khayāl is an evolved form of music that encompasses intricate elements of improvisation. The lack of standardisation in the existing teaching systems poses a challenge to bring this genre of classical music to a common platform with the purpose of institutionalisation. Besides this, the world has gone through a technological revolution with the use of the internet in different walks of life including education. While the adaptation to the changing world has been possible with many individuals and organisations teaching online, it is important at this juncture to examine the quality and effectiveness of the distance learning online format used in music. This study is carried out by choosing, as a model, the Shankar Mahadevan Academy, a pioneer institution in the field of imparting Indian classical music education mainly online, through their SeekLMS platform and an overview of what the LMS platform brings forth to aid the learning of music.